HKOPS & Trump
February 7, 2025 by J-Wire
President Donald Trump has raised universal hackles by his Gaza proposal. First he dared to suggest that both Egypt and Jordan should, whether temporarily or otherwise, take in Gaza refugees. And then he added that he wanted to recast the hell hole that Hamas has turned Gaza into, to the Singapore of the Mediterranean. Read more
Nazi flag allegedly waved at pub after new laws pass
February 7, 2025 by AAP
Two men face jail time over a swastika flag allegedly waved in a pub a stone’s throw from a Jewish museum. Read more
Antisemitic graffiti on a NZ Jewish school
February 7, 2025 by Greg Bouwer
A Jewish school in Auckland should not have been subjected to hateful graffiti connected to the conflict in Gaza, according to the New Zealand Jewish Council (NZJC). Read more
Shabbat Beshalach
February 7, 2025 by Jeremy Rosen
What is a miracle? Read more
Israeli army to prepare plan allowing Gazans to voluntarily leave Strip
February 6, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz instructed the military to prepare a plan allowing Gazans to leave the enclave voluntarily, he announced on Thursday. Read more
Netanyahu offers support for Trump’s plan for Gaza
February 6, 2025 by Reuters
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says there is nothing wrong in Donald Trump’s idea to displace Palestinians from Gaza after the US president’s proposal was widely criticised internationally. Read more
ABC’s integrity on the line in Gaza advocate case
February 6, 2025 by AAP
The ABC’s integrity will be affected by the outcome of a lawsuit by a radio host dismissed over a post on the Gaza conflict, the broadcaster’s boss has said. Read more
Alleged synagogue arsonists targeted by fellow inmates
February 6, 2025 by AAP
Two men with extensive criminal histories have been denied bail over an attack on a synagogue which police allege was motivated by hate. Read more
Mandatory jail for terror risks ‘serious injustice’
February 6, 2025 by AAP
Australians from vulnerable communities could be disproportionately harmed by laws that introduce mandatory jail time for some terror offences, experts warn. Read more
Inquiry into caravan briefings a waste of resources: Albanese
February 6, 2025 by J-Wire
The prime minister has rejected calls from the opposition to hold an inquiry into when he was briefed on the discovery of a caravan laden with explosives. Read more
Hate crime laws to make anti-Semites ‘think twice’
February 6, 2025 by AAP J-Wire
Jewish leaders have backed controversial changes aimed at ending “an ongoing campaign of domestic terrorism” resulting in a litany of anti-Semitic attacks.
Trump aides defend Gaza proposal, walk back on elements
February 6, 2025 by Reuters
US President Donald Trump’s top diplomat and his main spokesperson are walking back the idea that he wants the permanent relocation of Palestinians from Gaza. Read more
UIA Progressive Appeal 2025 Campaign: “Don’t just give to Israel, change Israel.”
February 6, 2025 by J-Wire News Service
Israeli Major General (Ret) Noam Tibon and his wife Gali will headline the UIA Progressive Appeal for 2025. Read more
AIJAC gets mixed messages from Trump-Netanyahu meeting
February 5, 2025 by J-Wire News Service
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council says it was “hopeful” that the cycle of war and destruction surrounding Gaza could at last be broken in the wake of the US President Donald Trump’s offer for the US to take a lead role in rebuilding Gaza at his meeting with Israeli PM Binyamin Netanyahu overnight. Read more
“You are the greatest friend Israel has ever had in the White House”
February 5, 2025 by J-Wire News Service
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump have addressed the media. Read more
Woman named over explosives-laden caravan faces court
February 5, 2025 by AAP
As the nation reels over the discovery of an explosives-laden caravan, a woman named in relation to the find has fronted court over an antisemitic attack. Read more
University heads grilled over antisemitism inaction
February 5, 2025 by AAP
Vice-chancellors have defended action taken against antisemitism on university campuses amid concerns that Jewish students feel unsafe. Read more
Trump’s Gaza plan rejected by allies and adversaries
February 5, 2025 by Reuters
President Donald Trump’s proposal the United States own the rebuilding of Gaza while Palestinians settle elsewhere has caused shockwaves around the world. Read more
ABC in ‘damage control’ over radio host’s Gaza post
February 5, 2025 by AAP
ABC’s former chair was told a “negligent error of judgment” had led to a journalist with views critical of Israel’s actions in Gaza being hired to fill a pre-Christmas radio slot.
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Trump announces US will take over Gaza Strip
February 5, 2025 by Reuters
President Donald Trump says he wants the US to take ownership of the Gaza Strip and redevelop it after Palestinians are resettled elsewhere. Read more
Hamas says talks start on second phase of Gaza deal
February 5, 2025 by Reuters
Talks have started on the second phase of the Gaza Strip ceasefire deal, a spokesman for the Palestinian militant group Hamas says. Read more
Over 1,200 Haredim face arrest for ignoring army recruiting notices, Knesset lawmakers told
February 4, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Of the 3,000 religious Haredi men who received army conscription notices during the summer, only 461 complied, Knesset lawmakers were told on Monday. Read more
Sam Newman gives platform to Nazis
February 4, 2025 by David Marlow
Former Geelong footballer and AFL Footy Show regular Sam Newman has come under fire for inviting prominent neo-Nazis to speak on his podcast. Read more
Australia’s delegation at the 80th Auschwitz commemoration
February 4, 2025 by J-Wire photo story
The Australian delegation which recently visited Auschwitz to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camps. Read more
Israeli delegation to work out technical aspects of ceasefire’s next stage in Qatar
February 4, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s discussions in Washington, Israel will dispatch a working-level delegation to Qatar to address technical aspects of the second phase of a ceasefire with Hamas, the Prime Minister’s office said on Tuesday morning. Read more
From Australia’s Jewish past
February 4, 2025 by Ruth Lilian
Signora Rosina Tedeschi – Amazing woman and Italian tutor – extraordinaire – Part 2 Read more
Parliament condemns ‘unacceptable’ antisemitic attacks
February 4, 2025 by AAP
Antisemitism in Australia has been condemned across the parliament as the Albanese government comes under attack over its approach. Read more
Anti-Israel ex-ABC host laments being press poster girl
February 4, 2025 by AAP
A former ABC radio host says she was hired to discuss cats and Christmas pudding, but sharing an anti-Israel social media post thrust her into the burdensome role of being a poster girl for justice, humanity and press freedom. Read more
Egging attack no longer antisemitic as teens charged
February 4, 2025 by AAP
Police have backtracked on suggestions the egging of a group of young women was another example of the antisemitic attacks recently aimed at Jewish communities. Read more
Israeli lawmaker vows to pursue banks and companies cooperating with banned UNRWA
February 4, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Days after the Jerusalem offices of an embattled United Nations Relief and Works Agency were closed, a Knesset member vowed to pursue banks and other institutions cooperating with UNRWA. Read more
