‘You spread hate’: full anti-Israeli video released
A longer video showing two nurses suggesting Israeli patients would be killed or refused care has emerged as police wait to receive a copy to consider charges. Read more
Rabbi Aviezer Wolfson ז״ל – A personal tribute
February 14, 2025 by Jeremy Rosen
I have recently pointed out some of the negative aspects of the Yeshiva World. Read more
Hamas says it will release Israeli hostages as planned
Hamas says it intends to release three Israeli hostages as scheduled following mediation talks in Egypt. Read more
Nurses cop national ban over anti-Israel ‘kill’ rant
February 13, 2025 by J-Wire
Two nurses will be barred from working anywhere in Australia after allegedly threatening to kill Israeli patients in a video. Read more
ABC partners MHM in new Holocaust resource for students and teachers
February 13, 2025 by David Marlow
ABC Education and the Melbourne Holocaust Museum have partnered together to develop and launch a great new Holocaust education resource for all Australian students and teachers: Journeys of Hope. Read more
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
February 13, 2025 by Alex First
A movie review by Alex First Read more
Shabbat Yitro
February 13, 2025 by Jeremy Rosen
Father-in-Law Read more
Dutton wants citizenship debate after anti-Israel video
February 13, 2025 by AAP
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has called for a “conversation” on citizenship rules after a video surfaced of nurses bragging they would kill Israeli patients. Read more
Ita Buttrose tried to expedite ABC host’s dismissal
February 13, 2025 by AAP
Ita Buttrose asked if a casual ABC radio host who shared a post on the Israel-Gaza war could be kicked off air despite a decision to keep her for all shifts. Read more
Nurses’ Israeli kill comments ‘a hate crime’: top cop
February 13, 2025 by AAP
Two nurses’ suggestions that Israeli patients would be killed or refused care is being viewed as a hate crime as investigators weigh up laying charges. Read more
Pro-Palestine rallies in Melbourne now a monthly event
February 13, 2025 by David Marlow
With crowd numbers levelling off at the weekly pro-Palestine rallies in Melbourne, the organisers are switching to monthly protests. Read more
Nurses devastated, Jews fearful after ‘vile’ video
February 13, 2025 by AAP
Emotional nurses have rallied against hate speech as Jewish leaders say some are wondering whether they need to hide their religion to get equitable healthcare. Read more
Jewish Board of Deputies president visits Bankstown Hospital
February 13, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies president, David Ossip, has visited Sydney’s Bankstown Hospital, from which two nurses participated in a social media video threatening an Israeli. Read more
Israel calls up reservists as Gaza ceasefire fears rise
February 12, 2025 by Reuters
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns “intense fighting” will resume in Gaza if Hamas does not return hostages by noon on Saturday. Read more
Grillings end in salvo by ABC host fired over Gaza post
The ABC has been put under the spotlight with various bosses grilled over why a fill-in radio host was dismissed after sharing a post on the Israel-Gaza war. Read more
Universities ‘toxic’ for Jewish students, inquiry finds
February 12, 2025 by AAP J-Wire
Universities have become toxic for Jewish students and staff, a parliamentary inquiry has found, releasing its findings early ahead of the the first semester. Read more
Oldest Israeli hostage declared dead
February 12, 2025 by Pesach Benson
The family of Shlomo Mansour, the oldest hostage in Gaza, has been notified that the 86-year-old had died in captivity. Read more
Israeli lawmakers push to restore ‘Judea and Samaria’ in government documents
February 12, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Legislation to identify the “West Bank” as “Judea and Samaria” in Israeli government documents faces its first vote in the Knesset plenum on Wednesday. Read more
‘A national crisis’: three million Israelis grapple with war-related mental trauma, inadequate care
February 12, 2025 by Sveta Listratov
An estimated three million Israelis are suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome, depression and anxiety after more than a year of war, but the nation’s mental health system is not adequately meeting public needs, according to a State Comptroller report released on Tuesday. Read more
When Trump and Hamas refuse to leave the tough talk in Vegas
February 12, 2025 by Bruce S. Ticker
Jordan’s king resists Trump pressure over Gaza plan
Jordan’s King Abdullah has restated his country’s opposition to Donald Trump’s plan for the US to take over the Gaza Strip, as the president pressed him to take in Palestinians who would be permanently displaced. Read more
“They will never work in NSW hospitals again”: Nurses suspended for anti-Israel remarks
Two NSW Health nurses have been suspended and are under police investigation after appearing in a social media video where they stated they would refuse to treat Israeli patients, threatened to kill them, and implied they had already done so. Read more
City of Sydney’s BDS push: a divisive distraction in a time of crisis
The City of Sydney’s controversial Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS)-linked motion is set to come before the full council on February 17, 2025, following a delayed committee vote that has only deepened community divisions. Read more
Hostage’s mother breaks down on TV describing son’s condition in captivity
February 11, 2025 by J-Wire
Idit Ohel, mother of Hamas hostage Alon Ohel, 24, gave an emotional interview to Israel’s Channel 12 News on Sunday after learning details of her son’s captivity, including that he is practically starved and in chains. Read more
‘Fantasy’: Ita Buttrose denies pushing host’s sacking
February 11, 2025 by AAP
The ABC’s former chair has said a radio host fired for sharing a post on the Gaza conflict was an ‘”activist” who should not have been hired in the first place. Read more
Roger Waters claimed journalist ‘cheerleading genocide’
Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters is facing legal action after describing a documentary maker as “cheerleading the genocide of the Palestinian people” in Gaza, Britain’s High Court was told. Read more
Curbing ‘intolerance crisis’ could hit protest, speech
February 11, 2025 by AAP J-Wire
Stronger penalties and boosted police powers to ensure people can practice their beliefs in safety could lead to over-policing of protests, faith leaders warn. Read more
From Australia’s Jewish past
February 11, 2025 by Ruth Lilian
Samuel Berkowitz – a master craftsman with a wonderful legacy Read more
Ceasefire should be cancelled over Hamas delay: Trump
February 11, 2025 by Reuters
The US president Donald Trump has stepped up pressure on Hamas after the militant group said it was delaying the release of hostages. Read more
Hamas delays hostages release
A Hamas spokesman says the group will delay the next hostage release, accusing Israel of violating a ceasefire agreement. Read more
