UN investigative unit probing allegations against anti-Israel official
July 3, 2024 by Mike Wagenheim - JNS
The investigative unit of the United Nations opened a case probing whether pro-Hamas lobbying groups funded Francesca Albanese’s trips in 2023 to Australia and New Zealand. Read more
Mother of rescued hostage Noa Argamani dies of brain cancer
July 3, 2024 by JNS
Liora Argamani, whose daughter Noa was held captive in Gaza for 246 days following Hamas’s Oct. 7 attacks, died Tuesday after a prolonged battle with brain cancer. Read more
PM flags possibility Payman will quit Labor in ‘days’
July 3, 2024 by AAP
Anthony Albanese has flagged suspended senator Fatima Payman could defect from the Labor Party within “days” as rumours swirl about her future. Read more
Israel strikes counter Hamas efforts to re-establish itself in Shejaya
July 3, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Israel pressed its offensive against Hamas’s efforts to re-establish itself in the northern Gaza town of Shejaya, the Israel Defence Forces said on Wednesday morning. Read more
Jewish Campus Taskforce to be reinstated for Semester 2
July 3, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) continues to address antisemitism on university campuses. Read more
Has Israel’s security apparatus learned nothing from Oct. 7?
July 2, 2024 by Ruthie Blum - JNS
If Mohammed Abu Salmiya hadn’t filmed a couple of hate-filled videos upon his triumphant return to Gaza on Monday morning, the Shifa Hospital director’s release from Israeli incarceration would have remained under the radar. Read more
MPs talk of their visit to Israel
July 2, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
Member for Caulfield and Deputy Leader of Victorian State Opposition David Southwick joined five other State Liberal MP participants in AIJAC’s Rambam Fellowship Program in recounting their recent visit to Israel at a luncheon for AIJAC supporters in Melbourne. Read more
Mural from Old Czestochowa Synagogue
July 2, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The MHM’s new permanent exhibition, Everybody Had a Name, features an artistic reimagining of the elaborate ceiling mural from the Old Czestochowa Synagogue in Poland. Read more
Goulburn’s Jewish Cemetery
July 2, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Jewish cemetery in Goulburn is a NSW state heritage site and requires a conservation management plan to ensure its preservation. Read more
Labor votes to suspend outspoken pro-Palestine senator
Labor parliamentarians have endorsed the prime minister’s suspension of a senator for crossing the floor as senior ministers call for unity. Read more
A chance to hear Josh Frydenberg
July 2, 2024 by J-Wire
Former federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s documentary on Sky, “Never Again,” was watched across Australia. Read more
A chance to hear Josh Frydenberg
July 2, 2024 by J-Wire
Former federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s documentary on Sky, “Never Again,” was watched across Australia. Read more
Ultra-Orthodox men clash with Israeli police at rally
July 2, 2024 by AAP
Thousands of Jewish ultra-Orthodox men have clashed with Israeli police in Jerusalem while protesting a court order for them to enlist for military service. Read more
From Australia’s Jewish Past
July 2, 2024 by Features Desk
Lillian Roxon – foreign correspondent rock journalist and author – best known for the first Rock Encyclopaedia Read more
Hezbollah drone attack wounds 18 IDF soldiers, one seriously
July 1, 2024 by JNS
Eighteen Israel Defence Forces soldiers were wounded, one seriously, by a Hezbollah suicide drone attack near a kibbutz in the northern Golan Heights on Sunday afternoon, the army confirmed. Read more
Turkey refuses to refuel El Al flight in medical emergency
July 1, 2024 by Etgar Lefkovitz - JNS
An El Al flight which diverted to Turkey on Sunday for a medical emergency was refused requests to refuel at the airport in apparent violation of international aviation laws. Read more
Israel – Premier Tech professional cycling team kicks off its fifth Tour de France
July 1, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Payman ‘exiled’ from Labor after Palestine floor cross
July 1, 2024 by AAP
Fatima Payman has described being isolated by the Labor Party and colleagues after being suspended from caucus for crossing the floor to support a pro-Palestine motion. Read more
Noemie completes Fox family Olympic selection
July 1, 2024 by AAP
Noemie Fox has been officially confirmed as the last member of the Fox family to earn Olympic selection, named to compete in the kayak cross in Paris. Read more
WIZO NSW launches younger division
July 1, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
WIZO NSW’s younger division, Lev Echad, has been launched following a 10-day trip to Israel with nine members of the new group. Read more
Time Trump focused on Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine solution
July 1, 2024 by David Singer
A free-flowing and spirited Presidential Debate descended into virtual silence when President Trump surprisingly blew the opportunity to clearly differentiate his policy from President Biden’s long-standing policy supporting the creation of an independent Palestinian state [also known as the “two state solution” – ed] . Read more
Feintooner
July 1, 2024 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon: Debate Stakes Read more
Labor to meet after defiant senator suspended over Gaza
Government MPs are set to meet for the first time after an explosive interview resulted in a senator being suspended from the Labor caucus. Read more
Labor, Meretz unite to form new party: ‘The Democrats’
July 1, 2024 by JNS
Israel’s Labor and Meretz parties announced on Sunday that they will unite into a new party, called the “Democrats.” Read more







