Erin Molan rose to prominence as a trailblazing television and radio presenter, becoming one of the first women to anchor a major sports show in Australia before hosting the prime-time program "Erin" on Sky News. However, it was her response to the October 7, 2023 Hamas massacre that truly defined her character and cemented her place as a global voice for justice. When terrorists killed 1,200 innocent people and kidnapped 251 others into Gaza, Erin didn't hesitate to speak truth to power, highlighting the plight of the hostages and defending Israel’s war in Gaza. "This is a war not just against Jews but against the West," she declared to her audience. "This is a moment where we choose what side we're on, and if we get it wrong, the consequences will be catastrophic."
Erin’s unwavering moral clarity has resonated deeply in Israel, where she has become a beloved figure, people approach her on the street simply to thank her for her support. Unfortunately, her principled stance has come at an extraordinary personal cost. Erin has endured death threats against herself and her six-year-old daughter, faced intense public criticism, and ultimately lost her position at Sky News Australia, a sacrifice many believe was directly connected to her pro- Israel advocacy.
As a Catholic woman who chose to stand with the Jewish people when it mattered most, Erin Molan embodies the courage and moral leadership our world desperately needs. In an era marked by rising antisemitism and hate, Erin stands out as a leading voice championing the rights and dignity of the Jewish people. Her presence at our Negev Gala will remind us that support for Israel transcends religious and political boundaries, that there must be voices of clarity and compassion, and that sometimes doing what's right requires great personal sacrifice.
Casey Babb is the Director of the Promised Land Project at the Macdonald Laurier Institute, an International Fellow at the Institute for National Security Studies in Tel Aviv, and a Research Fellow with the Max and Tessie Zelikovitz Centre for Jewish Studies in Ottawa. He has been researching, writing, and speaking about antisemitism and Israeli national security for nearly twenty years. His work has been featured in numerous publications, including The Free Press, The Hill, The Spectator, The Globe and Mail, The Times of Israel, Newsweek, The National Post, The Jerusalem Post, The Hub, The Cipher Brief, and many others. Considered a leading expert in his field, his commentary has been sought out by some of the world’s largest news outlets, including CNN, the CBC, the BBC, FOX News, CTV News, Global News, The Sun, NewsNation, and countless others. He holds a PhD in International Affairs from the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University in Ottawa.