Muslim body demands Australia stop military cooperation with Israel
Australian Federation of Islamic Councils urges government to condemn Israel’s illegal strikes on Iran
SYDNEY, Australia (MNTV) — The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) has demanded that the government condemn Israel’s illegal strikes on Iran, suspend all military and intelligence cooperation with Israel and impose targeted sanctions on complicit entities.
“This attack, which has resulted in the deaths of civilians and high-level Iranian personnel, represents a reckless and unlawful act of aggression with the potential to drag the entire region into open war,” the Australian Muslim Times quoted the federation as saying.
“This latest assault makes it clear that there is no room for neutrality or delay. If Australia continues to issue only vague statements while refusing to act, it will not be remembered as impartial, but as complicit,” the AFIC said, adding: “History is watching. And it will not forget who stood by while a nation burned the region to the ground.”
The federation said Israel’s attacks on Iran are part of a broader campaign of militarised impunity that includes the ongoing genocide in Gaza, the escalating violence in the occupied West Bank, airstrikes in Lebanon and repeated bombings in Syria, each pushing the region closer to collapse.
“These actions are not defensive. They are calculated efforts to assert regional dominance through terror and bloodshed,” the AFIC said and demanded that Australia support and enforce international accountability mechanisms, including the ICC arrest warrants against Israeli officials.
It said the government must also investigate Australian citizens participating in war crimes or materially supporting illegal settlements, recognise the state of Palestine and advocate for its full membership at the United Nations.
“This is not just about Gaza. This is not just about Iran. This is about a state that acts with complete impunity while the Western world looks the other way,” the AFIC said, adding: “Israel is dragging the Middle East into catastrophe, and unless the international community intervenes, the consequences will be devastating for the entire world. We call on the Australian Government to stand up, speak out, and act.”
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