Colonel Michael Scott CSC has had a thirty-year career as a professional soldier with the Australian Defence Force.  From July 2019 to September 2021, he served with the United Nations Truce Supervision Organisation in the Middle East, living with his wife in Jerusalem. His mission encompassed Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Egypt. He was recognized with a Conspicuous Service Cross, citing his outstanding devotion to duty in non-warlike operations during a period of increased regional frictions and COVID challenges. 

The October 7 and 9 events at the Opera House profoundly affected him. In July 2024, he founded The 2023 Foundation, dedicated to combating antisemitism, and is committed to partnering with others who share his mission.

Colonel Michael Scott CSC has had a thirty-year career as a professional soldier with the Australian Defence Force.&nbsp;&nbsp;From July 2019 to September 2021, he served with the United Nations Truce Supervision Organisation in the Middle East, living with his wife in Jerusalem. His mission encompassed Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Egypt. He was recognized with a Conspicuous Service Cross, citing his outstanding devotion to duty in non-warlike operations during a period of increased regional frictions and COVID challenges.&nbsp;
The October 7 and 9 events at the Opera House profoundly affected him. In July 2024, he founded&nbsp;<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/ty/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxNTE3ODYwMDI3ODYwMjcwMDMsXCJyXCI6MTUxNzg2MDE2MDgwOTIxOTQ5fSIsInMiOiJjODVlMTczODg0OTQ3OTNmIn0" data-link-id="151786002786027003" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">The 2023 Foundation</a>, dedicated to combating antisemitism, and is committed to partnering with others who share his mission.

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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 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.

The 2023 Foundation (Col Michael Scott CSC)

The 2023 Foundation - full interview

Christopher Allen is the national art critic for Culture at The Australian and has been writing for the newspaper since 2008. He is an art historian and educator, teaching classical Greek and Latin. He has written an edited several books including Art in Australia and believes that the history of art in this country is often underestimated.We discuss his article that was published in The Australian "How a plague of antisemitism revealed a crisis of self-loathing in Australian culture".

Christopher Allen is the national art critic for Culture at The Australian and has been writing for the newspaper since 2008. He is an art historian and educator, teaching classical Greek and Latin. He has written an edited several books including Art in Australia and believes that the history of art in this country is often underestimated.We discuss his article that was published in The Australian "<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tl/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxODE1OTk1MDUzMjU0OTE1OTUsXCJyXCI6MTgxNTk5NTE3MDIxMzA4MzQ4fSIsInMiOiJiNzlkNWJmMTYyMjVmYjFmIn0" data-link-id="181599505325491595" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">How a plague of antisemitism revealed a crisis of self-loathing in Australian culture</a>".

Western Self-Loathing (Christopher Allen)

Western Self-Loathing

ABC's Misinformation (Senator Sarah Henderson)

Christopher Allen is the national art critic for Culture and has been writing in The Australian since 2008. He is an art historian and educator, teaching classical Greek and Latin. He has written an edited several books including Art in Australia and believes that the history of art in this country is often underestimated.We discuss his article that was published in The Australian "How a plague of antisemitism revealed a crisis of self-loathing in Australian culture". (0:28-37:36)

Senator Sarah Henderson is the shadow minister for communications and we speak about the role that the ABC has been playing in the media that has had a significant adverse affect on our Jewish community, with many feeling that the ABC has contributed to the current spate of antisemitism in Australia. (37:41-57:42)

Christopher Allen is the national art critic for Culture and has been writing in The Australian since 2008. He is an art historian and educator, teaching classical Greek and Latin. He has written an edited several books including Art in Australia and believes that the history of art in this country is often underestimated.We discuss his article that was published in The Australian "<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tl/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxODE1OTk1MDUzMjU0OTE1OTUsXCJyXCI6MTgxNTk5NTE3MDIxMzA4MzQ4fSIsInMiOiJiNzlkNWJmMTYyMjVmYjFmIn0" data-link-id="181599505325491595" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">How a plague of antisemitism revealed a crisis of self-loathing in Australian culture</a>". (0:28-37:36)
Senator Sarah Henderson is the shadow minister for communications and we speak about the role that the ABC has been playing in the media that has had a significant adverse affect on our Jewish community, with many feeling that the ABC has contributed to the current spate of antisemitism in Australia. (37:41-57:42)

Western Self-Loathing (Christopher Allen), ABC Misinformation (Senator Sarah Henderson)

Western Self-Loathing, ABC Coverage Concerns

Dr. Einat Wilf is the co-author of “The War of Return: How Western Indulgence of the Palestinian Dream Has Obstructed the Path to Peace” and a leading intellectual and original thinker on matters of foreign policy, economics, education, Israel and Zionism. She was a member of the Israeli Parliament from 2010-2013, where she served as Chair of the Education Committee and Member of the influential Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. She is considered one of Israel’s most articulate representatives on the international stage.

Dr Wilf has founded Israel’s newest political party, Oz. She began considering establishing the Oz Party as an independent movement after the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas onslaught on Israel.

Dr. Einat Wilf&nbsp;is the co-author of &ldquo;<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/ty/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxODA3ODE2Nzg2NjIyNTY0MDIsXCJyXCI6MTgwNzgxNjg5OTg2ODc3MDg1fSIsInMiOiI0NTcyN2I3ODRjYTFiYTJkIn0" data-link-id="180781678662256402" data-outlook-id="82b9b1e4-28a9-43a0-a830-f479d74dd9cb" data-linkindex="2">The War of Return: How Western Indulgence of the Palestinian Dream Has Obstructed the Path to Peace</a>&rdquo; and a leading intellectual and original thinker on matters of foreign policy, economics, education, Israel and Zionism. She was a member of the Israeli Parliament from 2010-2013, where she served as Chair of the Education Committee and Member of the influential Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. She is considered one of Israel&rsquo;s most articulate representatives on the international stage. Dr Wilf has founded Israel&rsquo;s newest political party, Oz.&nbsp;She began considering establishing&nbsp;<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/ty/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxODA3ODE2Nzg2Njk1OTY0MzgsXCJyXCI6MTgwNzgxNjg5OTg2ODc3MDg1fSIsInMiOiIyMTg2ZWIzNmUzMWI4MDU1In0" data-link-id="180781678669596438" data-outlook-id="8fc84074-1d9a-4675-8fbe-cb62861bbb28" data-linkindex="3">the Oz Party</a>&nbsp;as an independent movement after the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas onslaught on Israel.

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