Parents of captive IDF soldier Nimrod Cohen release footage of abduction

The parents of Nimrod Cohen, an Israel Defence Forces soldier taken captive by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7, 2023, on Monday night released for publication footage of his abduction. Read more

Alan Slade writes

On Monday, The Australian reported “Greens leader Larrissa Waters, former Australian of the Year Grace Tame and journalist Antoinette Lattouf helped to rile up crowds” against Israel in a report headlined “Pro-Palestine Protesters Flood CBDS”. Read more

Michael Kuttner writes

Luxon and friends couldn’t find E1 or Ma’ale Adumim on a map if they were asked. Repeating discredited and legally dubious slogans is about as intelligent as it gets in Wellington. Read more

The many lives of Anne Frank

Book review by Dr Anne Sarzin Read more

Magen David Adom Save the date

MDA will host a commemoration event for the anniversary of the October 7 invasion. Read more

Luxon’s one-sided condemnation of Israel’s E1 plan

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has entered the Middle East debate by condemning Israel’s proposed E1 development between Jerusalem and Ma’ale Adumim, calling it “illegal” and claiming it would “make a two-state solution impossible.” Read more

Leading Aussie gold-medal chance ruled out of worlds

A serious hamstring injury has ruled one of Australia’s leading gold-medal hopes out of the upcoming world athletics championships. Read more

Destiny

A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First Read more

From Australia’s Jewish past

Eva Buhrich – a champion of modern design and a prominent architectural commentator Read more

Cirque du Soleil’s Corteo

An entertainment experience reviewed by Alex First Read more

Intelligence boss links firebombings to Iran government: expels ambassador

Australia has accused Tehran of orchestrating anti-Semitic attacks and expelled Iran’s ambassador in the first diplomatic move of its kind since World War II.
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Death of journalists in latest Mideast attack condemned

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says an Israeli strike on a hospital in the Gaza Strip that killed 20 people, including five journalists, was a “tragic mishap”. Read more

Feintooner

This week’s cartoon: Recognition of the real meaning of recognition Read more

Gaza civilians targeted by Hamas, Israeli coordinator reports (DISTRESSING CONTENT)

The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), Major General Ghassan Alian, has published today (Monday) a series of alarming videos on his English-language X account showing Hamas operatives beating, abusing, and shooting Gaza residents. Read more

Man charged over antisemitic graffiti spree at Melbourne synagogue

A man has been charged with more than 20 offences following a string of antisemitic graffiti attacks at the Melbourne Hebrew Congregation in South Yarra earlier this year.

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Author of disputed Gaza famine report has lengthy history of anti-Israel statements

An author of a controversial report determining a famine has taken hold in parts of Gaza has a history of anti-Israel and pro-Iran rhetoric. Read more

Jewish ‘Sopranos’ star Jerry Adler dead at 96

Jerry Adler, a Broadway veteran and acclaimed Jewish actor best known for his role as consigliere Herman “Hesh” Rabkin on HBO drama The Sopranos, died at the age of 96 on Saturday, his family announced. Read more

France summons US ambassador over antisemitism claims

US Ambassador to France Charles Kushner has accused the French government of failing to respond adequately to rising antisemitism. Read more

“Next Year in Jerusalem”. This Year, Thanks to You

Each year, as Yom Kippur ends, we declare together: L’Shanah HaBa’ah B’Yerushalayim. Next year in Jerusalem. For generations, Jerusalem has been a symbol of our shared vision of unity, peace, home, and for the right to live freely and proudly as Jews. Read more

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First Read more

Bob Carr trades credibility for conspiracy

Former Foreign Minister and NSW Premier Bob Carr has been accused of promoting dangerous antisemitic conspiracy theories.

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Sydney Jewish Museum crowdsources snapshots of Jewish identity

Life. Colour. Connection. That is the promise of Chai-Lights, a new online gallery from the Sydney Jewish Museum that is already buzzing with stories of Jewish life in all its forms.

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When even consensus in Israel is contentious

Consensus is so hard to come by in Israel that even when it exists, it’s a source of strife. The issue of the hostages’ rescue is a perfect case in point. Read more

Gaza starvation ‘fabrications will soon collapse,’ Israel says

“Israel does not have a policy of starvation. Israel has a policy of preventing starvation,” the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement on Saturday, in the wake of a U.N.-backed report proclaiming famine in the Gaza Strip. Read more

Everybody wants a Palestinian state, except the Palestinians

It’s back in fashion. If Palestinian statehood were a stock, its price would be soaring. Read more

On the other hand

Does starting school earlier foreshadow a student’s future success? Read more

Is there a movie in this?

Okay, we’ve got some serious stuff to deal with today, so let’s get the funnies out of the way at the start. Read more

21 Foreign Ministers parrot false United Nations propaganda

Twenty one Foreign Ministers have banded together to sign a Joint Statement (below) that parrots the false allegation propagated by the United Nations: That Israel is acting in violation of international law in approving plans “for settlement construction in the E1 area, East of Jerusalem” (E1) – without specifying the particular international law that they rely on to make such claim. Read more

Bibi and Sharri

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s decision to recognise a Palestinian state as a “sign of weakness” and a major source of tension between Canberra and Jerusalem. Read more

Jewish organisations react to growing rift between Australia and Israel

Australian Jewish organisations have expressed concern about the potential impact on relations with Israel following Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s announcement that Australia will recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations in September.

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