JRS Australia joins calls for decisive condemnation by the Australian Government of US President Trump’s calls to ‘Level’ and ‘Take Over’ Gaza

06 February 2025|Josephine Rechichi

Statement:

JRS Australia stands in solidarity with Palestinians here and abroad, with Human Rights organisations, and all who are affected by the insensitive and incendiary comments made by US President Trump and supported by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

We vehemently reject any calls for actions that could be taken to amount to, or otherwise imply support for the ethnic cleansing, or the continued displacement and/or genocide of any peoples.
What US President Trump has proposed for Gaza sabotages all efforts for a sustained ceasefire, for justice, for rebuilding and for peace in the region.
Josephine Rechichi, Acting Country Director of JRS Australia
“What US President Trump has proposed for Gaza sabotages all efforts for a sustained ceasefire, for justice, for rebuilding and for peace in the region,” says Josephine Rechichi, Acting Country Director of JRS Australia. “We lend our voice to the chorus across our nation, who are calling for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s decisive and direct condemnation of these violent, harmful remarks. These comments go against Australia’s commitment to a two-state solution, our ongoing support for Palestinians who are able and willing to safely return to their homes in Gaza, and our Australian values.”
This is not the time to remain silent. We must be unequivocal in our resistance to any harmful, partisan rhetoric that seeks to destabilise peace building efforts in the Middle East and across the world.

“We at JRS Australia will continue to speak the truth and stand shoulder to shoulder with our Palestinian brothers and sisters who are seeking protection in Australia. Our mission is to accompany, serve and advocate alongside anyone experiencing displacement and thus we cannot remain silent when so many are hurting.” says Dr Eve Lester, Chair of JRS Australia.

We at JRS Australia will continue to speak the truth and stand shoulder to shoulder with our Palestinian brothers and sisters who are seeking protection in Australia... we cannot remain silent when so many are hurting.
Dr Eve Lester, Chair of JRS Australia