Joshua Dabelstein is the Australian liaison to the Movement Against Antizionism (MAAZ) and a freelance writer based in Sydney. His work features in the AFR, The Australian, SBS,  Australian Jewish News, Sydney Morning Herald, and the ABC.

Besides telling us about distinctions between antizionism and antisemitism, Joshua also expressed his views about the Jewish Council of Australia and The Jewish Independent publication. 

Joshua Dabelstein&nbsp;is&nbsp;the Australian liaison to the&nbsp;<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tb/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxODAyNjczNTUwNjA4MzE2MzgsXCJyXCI6MTgwMjY3MzY2NDA4NTIxNDQwfSIsInMiOiI3MTRiY2M0NDAzODk2OTE1In0" data-link-id="180267355060831638" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">Movement Against Antizionism&nbsp;(MAAZ)</a>&nbsp;and a freelance writer based in Sydney. His work features in the AFR, The Australian, SBS,&nbsp; Australian Jewish News, Sydney Morning Herald, and the ABC.
Besides telling us about distinctions between antizionism and antisemitism, Joshua also expressed his views about the Jewish Council of Australia and The Jewish Independent publication.&nbsp;

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In collaboration with experts from all walks of life, who specialise in various aspects of Israel’s political life, arts and culture you can hear in depth interviews delving into issues affecting Israel, on topics to do with Israelis and their involvements around the world.

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The Israel Connexion

For analysis and insight into important stories about Israel, tune in to The Israel Connexion, hosted by David Schulberg.

In collaboration with experts from all walks of life who specialise in various aspects of Israel’s political life, arts and culture, you will hear in depth interviews delving into issues affecting Israel, Israelis and their involvements around the world.

For analysis and insight into important stories about Israel, tune in to&nbsp;The Israel Connexion, hosted by&nbsp;David Schulberg.
In collaboration with experts from all walks of life who specialise in various aspects of Israel&rsquo;s political life, arts and culture, you will hear in depth interviews delving into issues affecting Israel, Israelis and their involvements around the world.

Movement Against Antizionism (Joshua Dabelstein)

Movement Against Antizionism

Israel's Strategy (Dr Martin Sherman)

Lebanon Security Situation

ABC inflaming antisemitism

Dr Martin Sherman spent seven years in operational capacities in the Israeli defence establishment. He is the founder of the Israel Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), a member of the Habithonistim-Israel Defense & Security Forum (IDSF) research team and a participant in the Israel Victory Project.

We discuss Israel's strategy in its multi-faceted war involving Iran, Lebanon and Gaza. (0:31-31:17)

You will also hear commentary from Prof. Kobi Michael (37:39-44:15) and from one of Israel’s foremost security analysts, who unpacks the military developments and the diplomatic road ahead with Lebanon. (31:17-37:39)

The icing on the cake will be more revelations of the ABC's systemic anti-Israel bias in the media, which is fuelling antisemitism in Australia.(44:21-54:53)

Dr Martin Sherman&nbsp;spent seven years in operational capacities in the Israeli defence establishment. He is the founder of the Israel Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), a member of the Habithonistim-Israel Defense &amp; Security Forum (IDSF) research team and a participant in the Israel Victory Project.
We discuss Israel's strategy in its multi-faceted war involving Iran, Lebanon and Gaza. (0:31-31:17)
You will also hear commentary from&nbsp;Prof. Kobi Michael (37:39-44:15) and from one of Israel&rsquo;s foremost security analysts, who unpacks the military developments and the diplomatic road ahead with Lebanon. (31:17-37:39)
The icing on the cake will be more revelations of the ABC's systemic anti-Israel bias in the media, which is fuelling antisemitism in Australia.(44:21-54:53)

Israel's Strategy (Dr Martin Sherman), Lebanon Security Situation (Prof. Kobi Michael), ABC anti-Israel bias

Israel strategically

The Israeli Ambassador Speaks

Coping with the War

Israel's new ambassador to Australia Dr Hillel Newman has hit the ground running and seems determined to give the Australia-Israel relationship a fillip. Today he addressed the National Press Club in Canberra much to the consternation of the Greens and their anti-Israel allies. (0:32-31:00)

Deborah Danan is an Israeli journalist and communications consultant who gives us a sanguine perspective on Israelis coping with having to spend a lot of time in bomb shelters during this current war with Iran, Hezbollah and now the Houthis. (34:07-56:07)

Israel's new ambassador to Australia&nbsp;Dr&nbsp;Hillel Newman&nbsp;has hit the ground running and seems determined to give the Australia-Israel relationship a fillip. Today he addressed the&nbsp;<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tf/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxODM0NTgxMzk3NzA3MTc4NTksXCJyXCI6MTgzNDU4MTU2ODU3MjYzMTI5fSIsInMiOiI4ZDI3MWY0ZjQ2ZDAyM2IzIn0" data-link-id="183458139770717859" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">National Press Club</a> in Canberra much to the consternation of the Greens and their anti-Israel allies. (0:32-31:00)
Deborah Danan is an Israeli journalist and communications consultant who gives us a sanguine perspective on Israelis coping with having to spend a lot of time in bomb shelters during this current war with Iran, Hezbollah and now the Houthis. (34:07-56:07)

Israel's Ambassador Speaks (Dr Hillel Newman),  Coping with the War (Deborah Danan)

Israel's Ambassador Speaks,  Coping with the War

ASMEA and SPME held the webinar "The Arab Case for Israel" that was led by Hussain Abdul-Hussain, a research fellow at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies (FDD). He is the author of the book The Arab Case for Israel. He champions immediate, unconditional, and comprehensive peace between every Arab nation and the Jewish state. 

Before the State of Israel emerged, Arab nationalism and Islamism rejected the European-crafted state boundaries in the Middle East, including the concept of Palestine. Instead, these nations aspired to forge a unified Arab or Muslim nation. This grand vision, however, never materialized. The notion of Palestine as a distinct entity emerged in 1964, largely driven by inter-Arab rivalries rather than a historical reality. Since then, Palestinians have cultivated a narrative of a lost state that, in truth, never existed as a sovereign entity. Their collective aspiration for a “return” is less about reclaiming a physical homeland and more about yearning for a time when Israel did not exist. This imagined past fuels a vision that, if realized, risks creating yet another unstable state, given the challenges faced by many Arab nations today, including neighboring Syria and further away Iraq, where peace is always tenuous and civil war haunting these countries and their failing states.

According to Hussain Abdul-Hussain a more pragmatic path forward lies in recognizing Israel’s existence as an opportunity rather than a threat. Israel’s robust economy, technological innovation, and regional influence make it a valuable partner. Arab states that have embraced peace with Israel, such as those in the Abraham Accords, have unlocked significant economic benefits proportional to their level of normalization. These agreements demonstrate that cooperation can yield mutual prosperity, fostering stability and growth across the region.

ASMEA and SPME held the webinar "<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/ty/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxODI3ODk2NjEzNTcyNDU0NTcsXCJyXCI6MTgyNzg5NjcyMTM4NzA0NDgwfSIsInMiOiIwOGFkN2NiZTBiMGNkZTJmIn0" data-link-id="182789661357245457" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">The Arab Case for Israel</a>" that was led by&nbsp;Hussain Abdul-Hussain, a research fellow at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies (FDD).&nbsp;He is the author of the book&nbsp;<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/ty/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxODI3ODk2NjEzNjE0Mzk3NjIsXCJyXCI6MTgyNzg5NjcyMTM4NzA0NDgwfSIsInMiOiI5OTk2ZjQ4NDA1MDRlOWU2In0" data-link-id="182789661361439762" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">The Arab Case for Israel</a>.&nbsp;He champions immediate, unconditional, and comprehensive peace between every Arab nation and the Jewish state.&nbsp;
Before the State of Israel emerged, Arab nationalism and Islamism rejected the European-crafted state boundaries in the Middle East, including the concept of Palestine. Instead, these nations aspired to forge a unified Arab or Muslim nation. This grand vision, however, never materialized. The notion of Palestine as a distinct entity emerged in 1964, largely driven by inter-Arab rivalries rather than a historical reality. Since then, Palestinians have cultivated a narrative of a lost state that, in truth, never existed as a sovereign entity. Their collective aspiration for a &ldquo;return&rdquo; is less about reclaiming a physical homeland and more about yearning for a time when Israel did not exist. This imagined past fuels a vision that, if realized, risks creating yet another unstable state, given the challenges faced by many Arab nations today, including neighboring Syria and further away Iraq, where peace is always tenuous and civil war haunting these countries and their failing states.
According to Hussain Abdul-Hussain a more pragmatic path forward lies in recognizing Israel&rsquo;s existence as an opportunity rather than a threat. Israel&rsquo;s robust economy, technological innovation, and regional influence make it a valuable partner. Arab states that have embraced peace with Israel, such as those in the Abraham Accords, have unlocked significant economic benefits proportional to their level of normalization. These agreements demonstrate that cooperation can yield mutual prosperity, fostering stability and growth across the region.

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