Peter Dutton visits Israel on the AIJAC Rambam study program
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council has organised Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s visit to Israel as part of its Rambam study visit program.
AIJAC Executive Manager Joel Burnie, guide Roley Horowitz, Peter Dutton’s Chief of Staff Alex Dalgleish, Peter Dutton, Isaac Herzog, Jan Rubenstein, Director of the Pacific Department at Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs David Levy, AIJAC Executive Director Dr Colin Rubenstein.
AIJAC Executive Director Dr Colin Rubenstein and Executive Manager Joel Burnie are accompanying Mr Dutton.
Colin Rubenstein said, “This is a time when Israel needs the support of its friends more than ever, so we are very grateful that Mr Dutton has taken the time and shown the courage, commitment and moral clarity to visit Israel to show his solidarity. Mr Dutton has met with Israel’s President Isaac Herzog, Foreign Minister Israel Katz and Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana, and there are further important meetings scheduled.”
Joel Burnie, who administers the Rambam program, added, “The only way to fully appreciate the magnitude of the horrors of the October 7 atrocities and the challenges Israel is facing is to visit the country. It is important in this context to visit the actual sites of the attacks in Israel’s south, as Mr Dutton has done. His visit demonstrates the importance he places on Australia’s relationship with our Israeli allies.”
Good on you, Peter Dutton. Much appreciated indeed. Never thought I’d find myself penning a message like this, not being a Liberal fan at all. Labor’s behaviour has changed that.