UK says new MI6 chief did not know her Nazi grandfather
June 30, 2025 by JNS
The British government said on Saturday that the incoming MI6 chief “neither knew nor met her paternal grandfather”— a man who was revealed earlier in the week to be a Nazi spy, AFP reported. Read more
New intelligence leads to postponement in Netanyahu corruption trial
June 30, 2025 by TPS-IL
The Jerusalem District Court has cancelled two days of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s testimony after a secret hearing with top security officials. Read more
Israeli government allows return to Gaza border communities, citing no security risk
June 30, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Israeli residents of Gaza border communities will be allowed to return to their homes as the Israeli government declared on Sunday that there is “no security impediment” to living in the area. Read more
Jewish Country Houses
June 30, 2025 by Anne Sarzin
Book review by Anne Sarzin Read more
Dragging American Jews through the mud in New York mayoral race
June 30, 2025 by Bruce S. Ticker
Feintooner
June 30, 2025 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon: Saved by the Yell Read more
Trump & Bin Salman: opt for the Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine
June 30, 2025 by David Singer
In a remarkable about-face, Ali Shihabi, an advisor to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has abandoned his 2020 plan calling for a new political entity comprising Jordan, Gaza and part of Judea and Samaria (West Bank) to be created and named The Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine (HKOPS).
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Probe called into violent arrest at pro-Palestine rally
June 30, 2025 by AAP
A state police watchdog will oversee a probe into a violent arrest at a pro-Palestine rally that seriously injured a one-time federal Greens candidate.
The decision on Monday ends days of NSW Police refusals to declare the wounding of Hannah Thomas a critical incident, requiring a full investigation with independent oversight.
The 35-year-old was among five people arrested in Sydney on Friday outside an Australian firm reportedly linked to the manufacture of components for Israeli Defence Force fighter jets.
Police have faced scrutiny over the arrest after Ms Thomas said the action could result in permanent vision loss in her right eye.
BBC pressured over ‘death to IDF’ Glastonbury chant
June 30, 2025 by AAP
The BBC is under pressure after its broadcast of the iconic Glastonbury festival featured a performer chanting “death” to the Israeli military. Read more
Trump hails Lubavitcher Rebbe’s ‘blessings’ on 31st death anniversary
June 29, 2025 by JNS
U.S. President Donald Trump wrote a public letter on Sunday to the Chassidic Chabad-Lubavitch movement, marking the 31st yahrzeit (anniversary of death) of its leader, Menachem Mendel Schneerson. Read more
Gaza offensive escalates, Tel Aviv renews protests for hostage deal
June 29, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Israel reissued a broad evacuation order Sunday morning for residents of Gaza City and Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip, warning civilians to leave the area ahead of intensified military operations. Read more
On the other hand
June 29, 2025 by Henry Benjamin
Some semblance of normality has returned to daily life after two weeks of interrupted sleep involving running to and from the bomb shelter. Read more
All is Good … in the Glow of Moonlight
June 29, 2025 by Alex First
A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First Read more
Gaza ceasefire is possible within a week, Trump says
June 29, 2025 by Reuters
President Donald Trump says he believes it is possible a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hamas militants will be reached within a week. Read more
Police review Kneecap’s controversial Glastonbury gig
June 29, 2025 by Reuters
UK police say they will review videos of Glastonbury performances after controversial comments by Irish hip-hop group Kneecap and London punk duo Bob Vylan. Read more
Trump slams Israel’s prosecutors over Netanyahu trial
June 29, 2025 by Reuters
Donald Trump has again targeted “out-of-control” Israeli prosecutors over Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial and warned that the US will not stand for it. Read more
Sydney preacher’s new speech inflames tensions ahead of key court ruling
June 29, 2025 by Rob Klein
A Sydney-based Islamic preacher facing legal action over allegedly antisemitic remarks has delivered a new speech accusing the “Jewish lobby” of attempting to undermine Islam, further inflaming tensions ahead of a high-profile court ruling.
Netanyahu corruption trial should end in plea deal, Herzog says after Trump call for pardon
June 27, 2025 by JNS
Israeli President Isaac Herzog reiterated on Thursday his support for a plea deal in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ongoing criminal trial, responding to U.S. President Donald Trump’s call to cancel the “witch hunt” against the premier in the wake of the Iran war. Read more
Arrests over Gaza protest at fighter jet-linked firm
Protesters outside a business connected to fighter jets used by the Israeli military have clashed with police, resulting in injuries and five arrests. Read more
Israeli military declares three main Iranian nuclear sites ‘significantly damaged’
June 27, 2025 by TPS-IL
The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) stated Friday morning that the three main nuclear sites of the Iranian regime were “significantly damaged.” Read more
Axis of hypocrites
June 27, 2025 by Michael Kuttner
The existing axis of evil has sustained a major blow in its hitherto unchallenged march towards imposing its malign machinations on intended victims. Read more
Netanyahu sees hope for peace in Gaza after Iran war
June 27, 2025 by Reuters
Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu says, “we cannot waste even a single day” after the war in Iran widened the scope for peace talks in the region. Read more
Lalo Schifrin dies at 93
June 27, 2025 by Associated Press
Lalo Schifrin, the composer who wrote the theme for Mission: Impossible and more than 100 other arrangements for film and television, has died at 93. Read more
Yalta
June 27, 2025 by Jeremy Rosen
Anyone interested in history will know that the Yalta Conference was a meeting between the leaders of the United States, Britain, and the Soviet Union that took place in February 1945, towards the end of the Second World War. Read more
Online hate group listed as a terrorist organisation
June 27, 2025 by AAP
The federal government has taken action against the online hate group Terrorgram, which it says has threatened Australian lives in the past. Read more
Happy-Go-Wrong
June 27, 2025 by Alex First
A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First
Iran’s Khamenei claims victory after truce with Israel
June 27, 2025 by Associated Press
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has claimed victory over Israel and says his country “delivered a hand slap to America’s face”. Read more
Invercargill Council rejects anti-Israel procurement motion
June 27, 2025 by Greg Bouwer
New Zealand’s Invercargill City Council has voted down a motion that would have amended its procurement policy to exclude companies operating in Israeli settlements, becoming the first New Zealand council in recent months to reject such a targeted initiative. Read more
Israel says Iran’s nuclear weapons program set back by ‘many years’
June 26, 2025 by Pesach Benson
After the White House took the unusual step of prematurely sharing a statement from the Israel Atomic Energy Commission (IAEC) on Wednesday about damage to Iran’s nuclear site at Fordow, Israel released the commission’s statement. Read more
Israel orders army plan to halt Hamas aid seizures
June 26, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz on Thursday ordered the military to produce an action plan within 48 hours to stop Hamas from seizing humanitarian aid entering northern Gaza. Read more
