Jerusalem bookstores selling anti-Israel, BDS titles

Israeli police arrested the owners of three Arab bookshops in Jerusalem in February for allegedly selling books containing anti-Israel incitement and support for terrorism. Read more

A Passover thought or two

There is no doubt that President Trump is a friend of Israel. Read more

Israelis visit Melbourne campus

Three young Israelis of various faith backgrounds spoke to a group of academics at the University of Melbourne at a meeting hosted by Professors Steven Prawer and Leon Mann from the Australian Academic Alliance Against Antisemitism (5A). Read more

Trump stumbles over student deportation process

Read more

Sydney woman charged as antisemitic graffiti probe expands under Strike Force Pearl

A 27-year-old woman was arrested and charged yesterday in connection with a string of antisemitic graffiti attacks that have shaken communities across Sydney’s eastern and southern suburbs as police expand their investigation under Strike Force Pearl. Read more

AI outperforms physicians in telemedicine, Israeli researchers say

Artificial intelligence-based diagnostic and treatment recommendations outperformed human physicians in an Israeli study released on Tuesday, suggesting that AI could serve as a valuable decision-support tool in medical practice, particularly in virtual urgent care settings. Read more

Iran confirms ‘indirect’ talks with Trump admin set to take place in Oman

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed on Tuesday that his government had decided to start high-level talks with the United States. Read more

Bereaved father’s outburst halts High Court session on security chief’s firing

An Israeli High Court of Justice hearing on the dismissal of a security chief’s dismissal was suspended after a bereaved father continued heckled the proceedings while others tried to burst into the packed courtroom. Read more

What Bibi said to Donald

The full text of the statement delivered by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alongside U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on April 7, 2025. Read more

What creates a Palestinian terrorist and his foreign supporters?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump have a lot to discuss. Read more

Millie Phillips’ executor unaware of University’s plan to drop “Jewish” from Centre name

Peter Phillippsohn, executor of Millie Phillips’ estate and a trustee of the Northfield Foundation, has queried a report published this week in The Australian relating to controversy surrounding the Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) alleged decision to drop the word “Jewish” from a planned academic centre.

Read more

From Australia’s Jewish past

Hannah (Hansey) Eizenberg – Concert Pianist, Book Importer and Publisher Read more

New initiative: defibrillators on Israel’s trains

Magen David Adom (MDA) and Israel Railways have begun installing defibrillators, for the first time, on more than 150 passenger trains, extending a successful partnership that has already equipped all 67 active train stations across the country with the lifesaving devices. Read more

Israeli president urges full Qatargate investigation, denies Netanyahu’s ‘deep state’ claims

President Isaac Herzog called for a thorough investigation into the Qatargate scandal saying on Monday it needed to be “deeply probed.” He also decried a loss of public trust in state institutions. Read more

Tel Aviv twins with Berlin

Tel Aviv and Berlin mayors will sign a twinning agreement in the German city next month. Read more

Intent irrelevant as caravan hoax dubbed antisemitism

A terrorism hoax capitalising on anti-Jewish rhetoric is still antisemitism despite being orchestrated by criminals motivated by other reasons, a top cop says. Read more

US tariffs threaten thousands of Israeli jobs, Manufacturers Association warns

As many as 26,000 Israelis could lose their jobs if the United States does not roll back new tariffs on Israeli exports, the Manufacturers Association of Israel warned. Read more

Knox and Spender clash on UNWRA, hate speech, and trust at Jewish election forum

Wentworth MP Allegra Spender has told Jewish voters that tackling antisemitism is her “top priority,” delivering an emotionally charged and defiant speech at Sunday night’s election forum in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. Read more

Hillel Neuer to headline Sydney JCA event

Esteemed international human rights lawyer and executive director of UN Watch, Hillel Neuer, will be the headline speaker at the 2025 Annual JCA Communal Campaign Event in Sydney. Read more

J-Wire exclusive – Coogee Synagogue to receive $50,000 grant for community upgrades

In an exclusive reveal to J-Wire, Member for Kingsford Smith Matt Thistlethwaite has announced that Coogee Synagogue will receive a $50,000 federal grant to upgrade its community facilities. The funding will be officially announced this Thursday by Thistlethwaite and State Member for Coogee Marjorie O’Neill.

Read more

Israel stakes claim while Trump takes aim

Israel has not been slow in coming forward to make two highly significant announcements affecting the future allocation of sovereignty in Judea and Samaria (West Bank) – as President Trump fails to meet his own self-imposed deadline of 4 March for providing his solution. Read more

Shin Bet internal crisis deepens amid recording scandal and Netanyahu feud

The head of the Jewish division in the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) suspended himself on Sunday after a recording of him discussing methods of handling Jewish terror suspects was aired on Israeli TV the previous night. Read more

Lightfall: Nature After Dark

Illuminated wonder at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne reviewed by Alex First  Read more

UN keeps anti-Israel official despite antisemitism accusations

Francesca Albanese, a vocal critic of Israel with a documented history of antisemitic remarks, will remain in her position as the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories through 2028. Read more

The arrest of ‘Jerusalem Post’ editor sheds light on legal system’s failures

To be sure, I was shocked when The Jerusalem Post’s editor-in-chief, Zvika Klein, went to Qatar. I could not believe the platitudes that he gave to the Qataris, saying they are a force for moderation and a peacemaker with an outstretched arm to Israel. Read more

Gaza: a tragedy of terror, choices, and the path not taken

In 2005, Israel unilaterally withdrew from the Gaza Strip, dismantling every settlement and evacuating its military forces. Read more

On the other hand

On Friday Jerusalem hosted the 14^th International Marathon, with competitors participating from overseas as well as from Israel. Read more

Penny Wong seeks investigation for Gaza paramedic deaths

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has called for an investigation into the killing of 15 aid workers in Gaza, but her earlier silence has left Muslim voters dismayed. Read more

Two British MPs who called for a boycott of Israel denied entry to country

Two British members of parliament, Euan Young and Avistan Mohammed, were denied admission to the State of Israel after they landed at Ben Gurion International Airport on Saturday. Read more

Israel targets alleged crime boss behind billion-shekel (A$442,092,600) extortion empire

Israeli authorities plan to file indictments against Latif Abu Latif, the alleged head of one of Israel’s most powerful criminal organizations, and 11 of his associates, the Attorney General’s office announced on Sunday morning. Read more

« Previous Page — Next Page »