Thanks, Julie
The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) has expressed its deep gratitude to former Foreign Minister Julie Bishop who will retire at the next federal election.
During her time as a member of Parliament and most notably, during her tenure as Foreign Minister, Ms Bishop was a staunch friend and supporter of Israel and the Jewish community in Australia.
President of the ZFA, Jeremy Leibler, said, “Throughout her parliamentary career, Ms Bishop has been a firm advocate of the close, 70-year diplomatic ties between Israel and Australia. As Foreign Minister, Ms Bishop served the Australian public with great distinction and moral clarity by continually opposing biased anti-Israel resolutions at the United Nations, withdrawing direct foreign aid to the Palestinian Authority for their Martyr (terror) Fund and continually advocating for a peaceful two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict”.
As the first female Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party and Foreign Minister, Ms Bishop has been a trailblazer within Australian politics and the wider Australian community. After a stellar parliamentary career, Ms Bishop will leave behind a strong legacy of public service, perseverance and friendship with the Jewish community. We wish her all the very best in her future endeavours,” Jeremy Leibler added.