Australian Multicultural Council member under scrutiny after anti-Israel posts

A recent appointee to the Australian Multicultural Council (AMC), is at the centre of a growing political and community backlash after a series of past social media posts labelling Israel a “terrorist” state resurfaced.

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Netanyahu appoints new Shin Bet chief despite injunction

Despite a temporary injunction against the dismissal of Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) chief Ronen Bar, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu named Vice-Admiral (ret.) Eli Sharvit, former head of the Israeli Navy as the new security chief. Read more

‘May Allah destroy Israel,’ Erdoğan says in Eid-al-Fitr prayer

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan prayed for the destruction of Israel on Sunday, the country’s Türkiye Today online outlet reported. Read more

A Labor government promises $18million to Jewish Arts Quarter

In a significant pre-election announcement, the Albanese Government has pledged $18 million towards the creation of the Jewish Arts Quarter (JAQ) in Elsternwick, a visionary precinct that will fuse heritage, creativity, learning, and community into one of Australia’s most ambitious cultural infrastructure projects to date.
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Trump seems set to end Jew-hatred at United Nations

President Trump’s decision to withdraw Elise Stefanik’s appointment as Ambassador to the United Nations will ensure Republicans retain control of the Congress – but sinks Stefanik’s commitment to end Jew-hatred at the United Nations (UN). Read more

Israel establishes directorate to help Gaza residents emigrate

Israel has appointed a point man to facilitate Palestinian emigration from Gaza, the Defence Ministry announced on Sunday. Read more

Netanyahu to visit Hungary, defying ICC arrest warrant

In defiance of an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court, Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Hungary this week. Read more

Three new ambulances donated to MDA in memory of the three murdered Dee family members

Three ambulances have been dedicated to the memory of the three members of the Dee family, residents of Efrat murdered in a shooting attack in April 2023 at the Hamra Junction. Read more

Netanyahu: Hamas showing ‘cracks’ under Israeli pressure

Israeli military pressure “is working” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in remarks at the beginning of Sunday’s Security Cabinet meeting. Read more

Nazi crime cases near end as few perpetrators remain

German war crimes investigators are reaching “the final stages of Nazi persecution” with the youngest potential perpetrators now 97 years old. Read more

Hamas agrees to new Gaza ceasefire proposal

There are fresh hopes for a ceasefire in Gaza after Hamas accepted a proposal from mediators that includes the release of five Israeli hostages each week. Read more

UK to return artwork stolen by Nazis to Jewish family

A 17th-century painting looted by the Nazis in 1940 from a Jewish art collector in Belgium will be returned to his descendants after spending three decades in a London gallery, the British government says. Read more

Israeli charity SmartAID responds to earthquake disaster in Myanmar and Thailand

Israel’s SmartAID, which has operated during the past year aiding displaced people along the Myanmar-Thailand border, has immediately moved into action on the ground as well as calling for public support. Read more

UIA e-cards gives all the opportunity to celebrate Passover with dignity

This year, the Jewish People are fighting for our very survival. Thousands of our people have been displaced, injured and killed in our homeland. The war is not over and a state of emergency continues. Read more

The Gates of Gaza: betrayal, survival and hope

A book review by Dr Anne Sarzin Read more

What will survive of us

Howard Jacobson’s new novel: Light, bright and somewhat slight – reviewed by Anne Sarzin Read more

On the other hand

In most of the world Xmas is preceded by a shopping frenzy. In Israel, this occurs especially prior to Passover. Read more

The real cause of the antisemitism tsunami

This week’s Jerusalem conference on antisemitism was boycotted by a number of international participants who withdrew on account of the presence of “populists” from European parties they termed “far right.” Read more

World Jewish Congress calls on UNHRC to reject Francesca Albanese’s renewal

Francesca Albanese’s mandate as Special Rapporteur is subject to renewal. Read more

Australian Friends of Tel Aviv University hosts venture capital partner

The Australian Friends of Tel Aviv University recently hosted the founder and managing partner at TAU Ventures, Nimrod Cohen, to Australia. Read more

Deceit and deception

Thanks to compliant and corrupt international bodies, the ability of nations to deceive with impunity has never been greater. Read more

Egypt sees positive signals on Gaza truce talks: report

A security delegation from Egypt is reportedly heading to Qatar for talks on releasing Israeli hostages held by Hamas. Read more

Australia pledges an additional $11 million in Gaza aid

Australia is providing an extra $11 million in lifesaving humanitarian aid for civilians in Gaza undergoing Israeli bombardment following the collapse of a ceasefire. Read more

Major agencies failed to attend Gazan protests

Photojournalists working for Reuters and AP in Gaza are usually very quick and efficient. Read more

Hamas dismisses Gaza protests as ‘serving foreign interests’ as unrest enters third day

Palestinian protests against Hamas in northern Gaza entered their third day while Israeli forces encircled a Rafah neighbourhood in the southern part of the Strip on Thursday. Read more

Rare clay jug found in israel highlights camels’ role in Abbasid trade

Archaeologists unearthed a 1,200-year-old clay jug adorned with camel motifs while excavating a cave in Yatir Forest in the southern Hebron Hills region, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced on Thursday. Read more

Knesset gives government greater control over judicial appointments

The Israeli Knesset passed legislation changing the makeup of a committee responsible for appointing the country’s judges as opposition lawmakers walked out in protest on Thursday morning. Read more

Israel’s global battle against antisemitism—and the divisions within

Israel, under the leadership of the Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Combatting Antisemitism Amichai Chikli, has extended an invitation to political and cultural leaders worldwide: Attend an “International Conference to Combat Antisemitism” in Jerusalem. Read more

76 years after his burial, WW1 veteran Gus Solomon’s grave has been consecrated

Forty-five people attended the consecration of the official war grave of “Gus” Solomon Lipman, a Jewish First World War veteran, who had been buried in an unmarked grave in Orange General Cemetery. Read more

Second day of anti-Hamas demos reported in Gaza Strip

Crowds have marched in a town in a heavily destroyed part of the northern Gaza Strip in opposition to Hamas in the second day of anti-war protests. Read more

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