Current News
Israel reports 24 dead, 800 injured in Iranian strikes as war enters fifth day
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:15 pm
As the fifth day of war begins, the Israeli government on Wednesday released updated figures on home front casualties, damage and evacuations, noting 24 casualties. Read more
Israel air strikes target Iranian missile facilities
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:00 pm
Israel has warned Tehran residents to leave as its clash with Iran enters a sixth day, while US President Donald Trump demands Iran’s “unconditional surrender”. Read more
TikTok’s latest viral anti‑Israel meme: ‘Just do it’
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 5:39 pm
The phrase ‘Iran, if you’re listening, just do it,’ emerged as a viral anti-Israel meme on TikTok following Israel’s recent strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, and underscores the ongoing challenges social media platforms face in addressing hate speech.
Israeli strikes on Iran continue, including centrifuge and missile factories
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 5:21 pm
More than 50 Israeli Air Force fighter jets struck multiple Iranian military targets in the Tehran area overnight, including a facility used to manufacture centrifuges for uranium enrichment, the Israel Defense Forces announced Wednesday morning. Read more
Israel brings home stranded citizens after Iran strike
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 5:12 pm
The first of tens of thousands of Israelis who were stranded overseas following their country’s attack on Iran have returned as part of a massive airlift. Read more
Now is the time to rise’: exiled Crown Prince calls on Iranians to topple Tehran
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 5:02 pm
Reza Pahlavi, exiled crown prince and son of the last Shah of Iran, urged Iranians to rise up and overthrow the Islamic Republic on Tuesday. Read more
Moriah Scholars in Entrepreneurship Program ignites innovation and visit to Israel
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 4:28 pm
The Moriah Scholars in Entrepreneurship Program is uniquely designed to inspire entrepreneurship and innovation among our Year 11 students. Read more
‘Fastest way out’: Iran urged to end nuclear ambitions
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 3:51 pm
Australia’s foreign minister has called for Iran to come to the negotiating table in its conflict with Israel, saying the country’s nuclear program should stop. Read more
Northern Beaches Council rejects Gaza ceasefire motion amid fiery debate
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 3:03 pm
Northern Beaches Council in Sydney has voted down a motion from a Greens councillor calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, support for Palestinian refugees, and the boycott of companies linked to Israel, after heated scenes inside and outside the chamber.
Israel’s foreign minister warns of Iranian global threat in media blitz
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 5:09 pm
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar launched a media offensive this week, warning international audiences that Iran poses not only a direct threat to Israel, but to global stability and Western civilisation at large. Read more
Israel eliminates Iran’s highest military commander in Tehran strike
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 4:35 pm
Ali Shadmani, the wartime Chief of Staff of Iran’s armed forces and a close confidant of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, was killed in an airstrike in Tehran, the Israel Defence Forces announced on Tuesday. Read more
Israel will do ‘what we need to do’, PM says about eliminating Khamenei
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 4:19 pm
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told America’s ABC News on Monday night that eliminating Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei would not escalate but rather “end the conflict” between Tehran and Jerusalem. Read more
Poll reveals stark Jewish-Arab divide over Israel’s war with Iran
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 4:08 pm
A public opinion poll released on Monday revealed a sharp divide between Jewish and Arab citizens of Israel over the ongoing military campaign against Iran. Read more
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In a class of her own: Aussie paddling GOAT wins again
Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 6:14 pm
Three days after turning 31, Jessica Fox has landed yet another World Cup canoeing gold in France to take her unmatched tally to 35. Read more
Highs and lows as Fox takes gold from World Cup opener
Monday, June 9, 2025 at 6:29 pm
Olympic champion paddlers Jessica and Noemie Fox have experienced mixed fortunes at the first World Cup round in Spain. Read more
Israeli soccer star strikes to seal crown for England’s Leeds United
Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:58 pm
Israeli international Manor Solomon fired Leeds United to the English Championship title on Saturday with a stoppage-time winner in a 2–1 victory over Plymouth Argyle. Read more
Silver lining as Fox wins second medal at kayak titles
Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 10:43 pm
Olympic champ Noemie Fox has claimed her second medal in two days, clinching silver in the kayak championship at the Canoe Slalom Australian Open in Penrith. Read more
Features and Articles
“The world should be behind Israel”: Richard Kemp
A British retired army officer has described Israel’s military successes in Iran as ‘masterful’ and ‘unique’, and called for the rest of the world to give their support. Read more
New geopolitical reality emerges as Israel reshapes the Middle East
On October 7, 2023, the brutal Hamas attack on Israel prompted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to declare, “We will reshape the Middle East.” Read more
John Joel Cohen – jeweller, watch maker, silversmith and optician Read more
This week’s cartoon: The road to hell is paved with bad intentions Read more
Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and UK turn on Israel
In a distinctly hostile act – the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and the United Kingdom announced in a Joint Statement on 10 June sanctions and other measures targeting Israeli politicians Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for inciting violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. Read more
Israelis’ summer overseas holiday plans are being changed this year. Read more
Israel’s open warfare with Iran after decades of shadow war
Israel’s strikes on Iran have heightened fears of an all-out war between the two countries, whose history of enmity spans decades of clandestine conflicts. A timeline of key events: Read more
A mass psychotic epidemic of pavlovian responses targeting Israel and its supporters is currently raging worldwide. Read more
Have you heard... ?
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 5:41 pm
The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Centre for the History of Philosophy (CHOP) is launching a groundbreaking academic initiative focused on the study of Jewish philosophy, the first of its kind in Australia.
Help more children and their families heal through specialised therapy this EOFY
Friday, June 13, 2025 at 4:27 pm
United Israel Appeal is raising vital funds to enable more therapeutic sessions for children and their families in need of healing post-October 7 at the Keren Hayesod-UIA-supported ADI Negev-Nahalat Eran Rehabilitation Centre. Read more
In loving memory of Judy Glick
Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 4:50 pm
Judy Glick, Chair of Courage to Care Vic, has passed away. Read more
UPJ welcomes new executive manager
Friday, June 6, 2025 at 4:21 pm
The Union for Progressive Judaism (UPJ) has announced the appointment of Lynn Niselow as its new Executive Manager, following the retirement of long-serving leader Jocelyn Robuck. Read more
Moriah Foundation cocktail party hears more Oct 7 stories
Friday, June 6, 2025 at 3:49 pm
The Moriah Foundation hosted their annual Foundation Circle Cocktail Party with visiting guest speaker, Liz Hirsh Naftali. Read more
Young-Gen
Moriah Scholars in Entrepreneurship Program ignites innovation and visit to Israel
The Moriah Scholars in Entrepreneurship Program is uniquely designed to inspire entrepreneurship and innovation among our Year 11 students. Read more
Moriah College students excel in HSC
Moriah College’s Class of 2024 has delivered exceptional results in the Higher School Certificate (HSC), underscoring the school’s academic rigour and commitment to holistic student development. Read more
Emanuel School celebrates exceptional 2024 HSC results
Sydney’s Emanuel School is celebrating the outstanding achievements of its Class of 2024 in the Higher School Certificate (HSC). Read more
Two Mount Scopus students achieve ATAR score of 99.90
Mount Scopus graduating class’s efforts have gained praise from principal Dan Sztrajt. Read more
Jessica Fox wins another top gong at Sport NSW awards
Champion paddler Jessica Fox has won another gong, named Sport NSW’s athlete of a year for a remarkable sixth time.
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