Synagogues breaking International Law??

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I was at the Victorian Labor Conference yesterday. I was invited last minute to attend two panels (both will be uploaded here:   https://youtube.com/@apilaustralia)
and to be available for people to speak to as an Israe|i citizen who supports
Pa|estine.

While sitting down after the panels I noticed that Jacinta Allan (the Premier of Victoria) was walking past me. And I realised that I had a perfect opportunity to ask her something.

Thing was....WHAT DO I ASK???

It had to be something relevant to Victoria. I knew she could too easily dismiss something that was an "international issue."

Inspired by the brilliant panel I had attended about International Law earlier in the day, I walked up to Jacinta and introduced myself and asked:

"Are you aware that a Synagogue here in Melbourne hosted a real estate expo earlier this year selling illegal land?"

She wasn't aware.

"And those who attended are frequently emailed more opportunities to buy this land which breaks International Law."

She looked appropriately surprised. 

And as predicted, she then handballed my question to other politicians who would be more suitable to talk to.

"My main reason for asking you is to make sure you are now aware that Synagogues are being used here in Australia to promote an agenda that breaks International Law. Can you please confirm that you are now aware of that?"

She nodded and confirmed and asked me my name.

I doubt our exchange will even be remembered.

But in the context of this Royal Commission where antisemitism is being hyperfocused on...I think it's critical that our leaders understand that Judaism in Australia has become weaponised.

We need more conversations that highlight this and despite the current propaganda to blur the lines of antisemitism and anti-zi0nism...our leaders have a moral obligation to educate themselves on the difference between the two.