Liberal Friends of Israel kicks off in Victoria
Senator James Patterson notes that the relationship between the Liberal Party and Israel is undeniable.
"Under Menzies, Fraser, Howard and now Malcolm Turnbull as Prime Minister, the Liberal Party has been a friend of Israel and the Jewish community both locally and on the international stage for decades. The Liberal Friends of Israel will foster that friendship at a grassroots level, uniting Liberal and Jewish communities in support of our shared values."
The Liberal Friends of Israel will further act as an advocate for Israel, campaigning against the consistent delegitimisation that Israel is almost uniquely subjected to.
"I’m proud to represent an electorate that has one of the largest Jewish communities in Australia, and equally proud to stand side-by-side with one of our most important allies – Israel. Liberal Friends of Israel is designed to push back against the BDS deligitimacy campaign and show Liberals and Goldstein residents stand with Israel for peace, stability and liberal democratic values", said Tim Wilson MP, Federal Liberal Member for Goldstein.
The Liberal Friends of Israel will not only provide an opportunity for members of the Jewish community to get behind the Liberal Party in their support for Israel but will also build on the important advocacy work.
Member for Caulfield, David Southwick said that he was very proud to be a Liberal MP that has been steadfast in its support for Israel. "We are inviting people of all faiths and backgrounds to join and unite behind the Liberal Party in their support for Israel".
The Liberal Friends of Israel Launch will be attended by Hon Matthew Guy MP, Victorian Leader of the Opposition, and David Sharma, former Australian Ambassador to Israel among numerous other notable Liberal Party MPs.
The event will be held at Central Community Centre (4 Maple St, Caulfield South) on Sunday the 22nd of July at 8PM. Booking Essential – Try-booking.com/VXFF
Media attendance is welcome however registration is essential. Please register with:
David Van [email protected] 0418649474 ---
