AFIC Strongly Denounces Inflammatory Remarks by AJA and Calls for Unity

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AFIC Strongly Denounces Inflammatory Remarks by AJA and Calls for Unity

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The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) unequivocally condemns the recent comments made by the Australian Jewish Association (AJA) on social media, which portray the Muslim population in inflammatory and Islamophobic terms. The tweet in question has been viewed by thousands of people and is an outrageous statement from a body that purports to represent …

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AFIC Expresses Disappointment Over Former Australian Prime Ministers’ Statement on Palestine

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The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) is disappointed with the obvious bias that six of the seven former Australian Prime Ministers showed in their statement yesterday. This statement provides no value to the local community other than to demonstrate the influence and desperation of the Zionist Lobby in Australia. In an astonishing show of …

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AFIC Welcomes Australia’s Aid to Gaza but Deplores UN’s Failure to Call for Ceasefire

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The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) commends the Australian Government’s announcement of an additional $15 million in aid for Gaza. This funding, disbursed through UN agencies and trusted partners, will address urgent humanitarian needs. We trust that the Australian Government will continue to monitor the situation and provide further aid as necessary. However, AFIC …

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AFIC Calls Aus. Government to Meet International Obligations and Prevent Genocide

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Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) stands firmly behind the statements of the Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres. The Secretary General expressed deep concern about the clear violations of International Law in the recent conflict in Gaza, and renewed calls for a ceasefire and for all hostages to be released. ‘It is …

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Call for a change in Australian Government Rhetoric on Israel-Palestine Conflict

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The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) and its member societies raises strong objection against the prevailing narratives surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict, emphasising the need for a more accurate, nuanced, and humane portrayal in both media and political discourse. First and foremost, we believe that all life is sacred, and the loss of any life …

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AFIC Urges Fairness in Pro-Palestinian Protests

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The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) has called on the NSW government to exercise fairness in its approach to pro-Palestinian protesters today. Expanding the powers to search individuals without cause at legally permitted gatherings can be perceived as a provocative act and undermines trust in the government. Many in the Muslim community, and indeed …

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AFIC calls on the Australian Government to exercise its responsibility to ALL Australians in conflict zones

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AFIC is responding to the reports in numerous media outlets that Australia is planning to repatriate Australians that are stranded in Israel. “I have written to the Australian Prime Minister, the Opposition Leader and Leader of the Greens pleading for the Government to act for all Australians stranded overseas… This planned repatriation should include real …

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AFIC Welcomes Kamalle Dabboussy as New CEO

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President of AFIC, Dr Rateb Jneid and the Executive Committee are pleased to announce the appointment of the new CEO Kamalle Dabboussy gaicd as the new Chief Executive Officer. Kamalle Dabboussy, with his decades of experience in various community settings and the public sector, brings a wealth of expertise in addressing disadvantage, stakeholder engagement, project …

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Response to the Unfolding Violence in Gaza

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Press Release – Unfolding Violence in Gaza The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) continues to follow the unfolding developments between Palestinians and Occupying forces overnight.  We note the reportedly high deaths, and the deaths of children and non-combatants will not further the cause of peace.  We ask that all sides show restraint. We note …

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AFIC offers its condolences to the First Mufti of Australia and New Zealand, Sheikh Taj

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Press Release – First Mufti of Australia and New Zealand, Sheik Taj Passes It is to Allah we belong and to Allah we return The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils mourns the passing of the former Mufti of Australia, Sheikh Taj Eldeen Hamed Al Hilali. He became Imam at Lakemba Mosque in NSW (Ali bin …

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