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Dr Colin Rubenstein is executive director of the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council.

Canberra’s Gaza comments have contributed to antisemitism in Australia

Canberra’s Gaza comments have contributed to antisemitism in Australia

Misplaced attacks and the constant blaming of Israel for civilian deaths have contributed to an atmosphere permissive of the sharp rise in antisemitism since October 2023.

  • by Colin Rubenstein and Jamie Hyams

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Peace won’t be achieved through speeches like Penny Wong’s

Peace won’t be achieved through speeches like Penny Wong’s

Without the pre-conditions for peace, prematurely recognising Palestinian statehood would not strengthen forces for peace and undermine extremism. It would do the exact opposite.

  • by Colin Rubenstein
A year into the Abraham Accords shines a light into future

A year into the Abraham Accords shines a light into future

The Middle East, so often in the news for its problems, has, during the past year, pioneered a major historic breakthrough likely to have enduring effects, in the form of the Abraham Accords.

  • by Colin Rubenstein

Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/by/colin-rubenstein-p535u0