Bedouin soldier and young woman who fought back: hostages’ bodies returned from Gaza
October 16, 2025 by Pesach Benson
The bodies of two hostages returned from Gaza on Wednesday night were positively identified as Bedouin soldier Sgt. Maj. Muhammad el-Atrash and Inbar Hayman, the last female hostage. Read more
Poll: Netanyahu’s approval ratings at all-time high
October 16, 2025 by JNS
According to the latest Direct Polls survey, conducted by Shlomo Filber in the wake of the release on Monday of the remaining 20 living hostages held in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s approval ratings are at their highest since the elections in Nov. 2022. Read more
Hostages describe torture and torment in Gaza
October 16, 2025 by Etgar Lefkovits
Many were beaten, starved and isolated for two years. Read more
Tel Aviv University economist among three Nobel Prize laureates sharing prize
October 16, 2025 by Canaan Lidor - JNS
Joel Mokyr, a Tel Aviv University scientist and dual citizen of Israel and the United States, on Monday won the 2025 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, along with Philippe Aghion of the College de France and the INSEAD business school, and Peter Howitt, a professor emeritus of economics at Brown University. Read more
Maccabi under-18s seek to win their third championship since 1998
October 16, 2025 by Richard Benjamin
2025 is set to go down as one of the most successful in the decorated football history of Jewish-affiliated soccer clubs. Read more
L’Chaim to Life: podcast
October 16, 2025 by Features Desk
Melanie Greenfeld – Australians against antisemitism are fighting a crisis of ignorance Read more
Court tosses out anti-protest laws to guard synagogues
Sweeping anti-protest police powers have been declared invalid after they were rushed through a state parliament despite concerns from faith leaders and legal experts.
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The funeral of Captain Daniel Perez
October 16, 2025 by J-Wire News Service
Israel’s President Isaac Herzog has paid tribute to Captain Daniel Perez during an emotional funeral held in Israel. Read more
Forensic tests reveal one body returned by Hamas was Palestinian, not Israeli
October 15, 2025 by Pesach Benson
An Israeli security official briefing reporters on Wednesday morning said one of the four bodies returned to Israel overnight was not a hostage. He said experts at the National Centre of Forensic Medicine determined the remains belonged to a Palestinian. Read more
Remains of hostages Uriel Baruch, Tamir Nimrodi and Eitan Levy identified
October 15, 2025 by Pesach Benson
The families of soldiers Uriel Baruch, Tamir Nimrodi and civilian Eitan Levy announced on Wednesday morning that their bodies were among the four returned by Hamas overnight. Read more
Court upholds right-wing commentator’s visa rejection
October 15, 2025 by AAP
The High Court has sided with the home affairs minister in denying US commentator Candace Owens a visa over fears she would incite discord in the community. Read more
The first three
October 13, 2025 by J-Wire
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The faces of Hostage Square
October 13, 2025 by J-Wire
Waiting for the hostages. Read more
Grieving community hopes Gaza ceasefire holds
The Jewish community in Australia is hoping that a ceasefire in Gaza will turn into a lasting peace, as Israel and Hamas prepare to swap prisoners. Read more
Hamas hands over first seven hostages in Gaza ceasefire
October 13, 2025 by Associated Press
Hamas has handed over the first seven hostages to the Red Cross as part of the Gaza ceasefire. Read more
Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan takes one giant step forward for mankind
October 13, 2025 by David Singer
President Trump’s Peace Plan for Gaza has taken one giant step forward for mankind following Israel and Hamas signing a document headed: Implementation Steps for President Trump’s proposal for a “Comprehensive End of Gaza War” (See document below) Read more
Who are the Israeli hostages to be released by Hamas?
October 13, 2025 by Reuters
Hamas is set to release hostages it has been holding in Gaza in exchange for almost 2000 Palestinian detainees and prisoners. Read more
Israel prepares to welcome the last living hostages
October 13, 2025 by Reuters
The release of Israeli hostages that have been held in Gaza for two years is imminent, with 20 survivors to be released together, followed by the handover of 28 others – 26 dead and two whose fate is unknown. Read more
A credit to the community
October 10, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Shadow Attorney General Julian Leeser and Labor MP Josh Burns have jointly won the coveted McKinnon Prize for 2024, McKinnon Political Leader of the year – federal. Read more
IDF move to the redeployment lines: pix and video
October 10, 2025 by J-Wire
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar recently held a briefing for Israeli ambassadors around the world on the implementation of Phase One of the Trump Gaza plan. Read more
Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire – special screenings ahead of JIFF
October 10, 2025 by J-Wire
This important recently-released documentary will screen in Melbourne and Sydney. Read more
Israel gears up to receive hostages, release Palestinian prisoners
October 10, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Israel’s health, justice, and security institutions began mobilising on Thursday for the long-awaited return of hostages held by Hamas and the parallel release of Palestinian prisoners. Read more
Focus turns to lasting peace as ceasefire deal hailed
October 10, 2025 by AAP
A ceasefire in the Middle East is a welcome breakthrough, Australia’s prime minister says, but the next steps to a lasting peace and recovery loom as tougher prospects. Read more
Sydney Uni Vice-Chancellor apologises after staffer’s antisemitic tirade
October 10, 2025 by Rob Klein
University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor Mark Scott has personally apologised to Jewish students and staff after a university employee was filmed shouting antisemitic abuse during a peaceful Sukkot celebration on campus.
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October 10, 2025 by J-Wire
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