Statement on Hamas Attack on Israel
As the details of the barbaric acts against Israelis become clear, the leadership of Hamas, the Iranian Regime, and the Hamas paymasters, the Qatari Regime, are guilty of carrying out and supporting a pogrom, and actually celebrating these unspeakable crimes.
Forget the Jews
Antisemitism globally is displaying an alarming upward trend, a trend that is coincidental with, and likely lubricated and accelerated by, increasing polarization within western style democracies. As is painfully obvious, the latter is a phenomenon from which Israel is not exempt.
David Bernstein on Woke Antisemitism
David Bernstein speaks about the ideological shift in western societies towards critical race theory or ‘wokeism’, which has accelerated antisemitism on the left.
Charles Small: Antisemitism in Higher Education
Dr Charles Small, founder of the Institute for the study of Global Antisemitism and Policy, reveals that many universities are being funded by the Muslim Brotherhood, an extreme Islamist group.
Jonathan Spyer on Law Reform, Loewenstein
Jonathan Spyer discusses Israel’s law reforms, the way the West views the Israel/Palestinian conflict and comments on Anthony Loewenstein’s recent book.
Indigenous Friends of Israel, Australia Press Release 10.8.23
Indigenous Friends of Israel (IFI) co-founders Norman and Barbara Miller have condemned the decision by the Albanese government to “throw Israel under a bus” by calling its holiest sites including the Temple Mount and Western Wall “occupied territories.”
Loewenstein’s Utopian Delusion
Loewenstein’s view appears to be that all weapons are evil, even those that are designed to protect civilians. However, he has nothing to say about the weapons used by terrorists, who kill indiscriminately. The glaring hypocrisy and double standards seriously undermine the credibility of his argument.
Wellington Councillor pushes false Palestinian narrative
The proposal to establish a city sister with Ramallah, casts Wellington into the midst of a highly contentious and divisive conflict. The proposal is opposed by a significant portion of the Wellington constituency. In addition, the original motion makes clear that its proponent, Nikau Wi Neera has adopted a false Palestinian narrative that does not align with historical reality.
Full Interview with Yoseph Haddad
Dr Sheree Trotter interviewed Yoseph Haddad in Auckland, New Zealand on 28 February 2023.
Exploring the Kiwi Connection - 75 years on
As we celebrate Israel’s 75th birthday, Dr Sheree Trotter reflects on the connections between Israel and New Zealand and recent developments.
Is Terrorism Ever Justified?
Is Palestinian terrorism against Israel ever justified? Dr Sheree Trotter spoke with Arab Israeli Yospeh Haddad.
Has Israel Stolen Palestinian Land? An Arab Response
Arab Israeli Yoseph Haddad addresses the accusation that Israel has stolen Palestinian land.
Israeli Genocide and Ethnic Cleansing? An Arab Responds
Arab Israeli Yoseph Haddad speaks to Dr Sheree Trotter
Rocket Attacks Against Israel
Press statement from Israel support groups condemning rocket and terror attacks on Israel and Israeli civilians.
Celebrating Waitangi Day in Israel
On February the 6th, ‘Waitangi Day’ was celebrated in Israel for the first time. Waitangi Day is New Zealand’s Yom Ha’atzmaut. The event at the Begin Center in Jerusalem brought together Israeli Kiwis and Israeli fans of New Zealand to connect and to celebrate this distant South Pacific country.
Temple Mount Visit an Assertion of Indigenous Rights
For some reason, the world has no compunction in restricting the religious and cultural practices of one particular people group. This is surely unbridled antisemitism.
Kia Ora and Shalom: Celebrating Indigenous Language Revival
While not connected by time or place, the journeys of te reo Māori and Hebrew resonate with each other and speak of the universal yearning to discover and preserve identity. Even their most common greetings, shalom and kia ora, carry similar sentiments of wishing peace, health, and completeness for one another.
Our history is their heritage: the Israel/NZ connection
Hon Alfred Ngaro discusses the significance of New Zealand’s relationship with Israel.
Why there is no peace in Israel: Defining Indigeneity
Dr Sheree Trotter discusses the indigeneity of the Jewish people and why it matters.
The Israel-New Zealand Economic Ecosystem
Dr Sheree Trotter joined Josh Brown of the New Zealand Israel Innovation Hub in a podcast with Solution Nation’s David Wanetick, discussing the NZ Israel relationship.