The carefree use of the charge of genocide against the Jewish state threatens to undermine the valued safeguards established in international law against this greatest of crimes, and also reveals the duplicitous motives of those who seek to malign Israel. Genocide is rightly called the “crime of crimes.”
The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (Australia Branch) is deeply horrified and in mourning following the mass shooting terror attack on the Jewish community at Bondi Beach. As of the time of this statement, at least 12 people have been reported killed, and 29 injured. This was an unconscionable tragedy that has devastated the Jewish community and shaken our nation to its core.
ICEJ Australia would like to extend its warmest wishes to the Jewish community ahead of Hanukkah. May the Festival of Lights bring you joy, peace, and a blessed time with family and loved ones.
In the vibrant mix of Israeli society, its Arab citizens are a unique and often overlooked segment of the population. From bustling cities to quiet villages, Israel’s Arabs are not merely residents, but an integral part of the nation’s cultural, economic and social fabric, making up some 20% of the Israeli people.
Behind every door is a story unfolding. Many women arrive guarded and fearful, carrying deep emotional wounds. But through consistent care in an atmosphere of warmth and safety from the dedicated team, they gradually open to building friendships and take courageous steps toward rebuilding their lives.
In a small hospital room in Jerusalem, a young Israeli mother cradles her newborn son. Her eyes are tired, her body weak, but her heart is full. Just a few months earlier, she had been alone, afraid, and moments away from choosing abortion. Today, she is a hopeful woman who chose life in the face of despair.
As the world continues to feel more unstable, and as antisemitism grows louder in the world, our residents’ words are a reminder: this is not just a political crisis, but a deeply personal one for those who have already lived through the darkest chapters of Jewish history.
SOLU’s journey began in Jerusalem at Succat Hallel, a 24/7 house of prayer. There, spiritually hungry teenagers gathered weekly to worship and cry out to God.
Kristallnacht marked a dark turning point in Germany, as discrimination turned to violence with impunity. It signalled to the Nazis that they could act violently against the Jews with little consequence or public opposition, ultimately paving the way for the Holocaust.
Since the modern reconstitution of Israel, the Jewish people’s claim to the land has been consistently questioned and challenged – just as it was in biblical times. Yet, God has made it clear that He will restore the Jewish people to their ancestral homeland, in line with His unconditional promise to Abraham.
“After 738 days of war and so much pain and uncertainty, Monday was a truly historic moment for Israel and all who love this nation,” said ICEJ President Dr Jürgen Bühler. “With the safe return of all the remaining live hostages to Israel, and the visit of US President Donald Trump to Jerusalem, we witnessed what hopefully will be the end of the war in Gaza! This is a significant occasion, and we approach it with deep gratitude, relief and rejoicing before the Lord.”
Since the modern reconstitution of Israel, the Jewish people’s claim to the land has been consistently questioned and challenged – just as it was in biblical times. Yet, God has made it clear that He will restore the Jewish people to their ancestral homeland, in line with His unconditional promise to Abraham.
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