When helping hurts: Study finds humanitarian aid without political change can undermine peace efforts

New research from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has found that humanitarian efforts aimed at improving daily life in conflict zones can backfire when they are not matched with meaningful political reform, raising fresh questions about a long-held belief in peace-building.

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Bibi-sitting

What a wonderful difference to be in Israel after the release of the living hostages and with the ongoing repatriation of those deceased, nearing completion. Read more

Feintooner

This week’s cartoon:  The Price is not Right Read more

Trump & Putin: locate state of Palestine east of Jordan River

President Trump’s decision to involve the United Nations Security Council in implementing Trump’s 20 point peace plan has struck a brick wall with Russia filing its own draft resolution to that proposed by Trump. Read more

No Palestinian state, Netanyahu says, as Gaza demilitarisation takes centre stage

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sharply rejected renewed international discussion of Palestinian statehood. Read more

Netanyahu discusses regional issues in call with Putin

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Prime Minister’s Office announced on Saturday night. Read more

Trump presses Riyadh to normalise ties with Israel: report

U.S. President Donald Trump told Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that he expects the kingdom to normalise ties with Jerusalem now that Washington brokered a ceasefire in Gaza, Axios reported on Thursday. Read more

Hamas reasserts Gaza control, post-war talks grind on

There are signs that Hamas is seeking to widen control over Gaza, raising doubts over whether it will cede authority as promised. Read more

C Care launches $500,000 campaign to double its capacity to help people in need

C Care has launched a major community fundraising campaign to raise $500,000 to help complete the fit-out of its new home in Pakington Street, St Kilda. Read more

On the other hand

The Water Authority has begun channelling desalinated water to the Sea of Galilee, marking the first-ever attempt anywhere in the world to replenish a freshwater lake with processed seawater. Read more

The end of a golden era as Helen Gold retires from UIA

UIA NSW President Gary Perlstein delivered a heartfelt tribute to office manager Helen Gold at Wednesday night’s AGM at Central Synagogue, marking her retirement after 25 years of service and her upcoming aliyah.

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The mainstreaming of Jew-hatred

In both America and Britain, a disturbing restructuring of politics is underway that appallingly hinges on the demonisation of Israel and the loathing of the Jews. Read more

Abbas no ‘prince of peace,’ Netanyahu tells Erin Molan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday for embracing Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas as a “prince of peace” following their meeting in Paris. Read more

Deborah Conway awarded Civic Choice Award after two turbulent years

Deborah Conway has won the Civic Choice Award on Thursday evening at the Melbourne Prize for Music, securing the public vote in a year where support from audiences carries extra meaning.

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JIFF: Complimentary double passes

Have you attended the Jewish International Film Festival?  J-Wire has complimentary double passes to give away. Read more

‘Micropenis’: new documentary to detail Hitler’s DNA

A new documentary aims to provide clarity on Adolf Hitler with an analysis of his DNA, although there are doubts about the method and conclusions. Read more

Eighty-seven years later

This week, eighty-seven years ago, the night of shattered glass (Kristallnacht) sent an unmistakable message.

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Israel identifies returned body as Meny Godard

Israeli medical examiners confirmed that the latest body returned by Hamas was Menahem “Meny” Godard, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced Thursday morning. Read more

Shabbat Chayey Sarah

Was Hagar Abandoned? Read more

Roots festival invites Jewish community to grow together

The Jewish Roots Festival is returning to South Coogee on Sunday, 30 November 2025, promising a dynamic day focused on Jewish culture, community, and sustainability.

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Europe’s moral collapse and the return of antisemitism

Europe is experiencing a convulsion whose moral centre is failing just when clarity is most needed. Read more

Israeli president rebuffs Trump’s call to pardon Netanyahu, citing legal procedures

Israeli President Isaac Herzog confirmed Wednesday that he received a signed letter from U.S. President Donald Trump urging him to grant clemency to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who remains on trial in a series of corruption cases. Read more

New gene therapy approach could reverse MND, say scientists

A team of international scientists has made a groundbreaking discovery that could pave the way for an effective treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a fatal neurodegenerative disease long considered incurable, Tel Aviv University announced. Read more

Now You See Me: Now You Don’t

A movie review by Alex First  Read more

The Running Man

A movie review by Alex First Read more

Antisemitic and abusive Uber ride

A Jewish nursing student in Melbourne was racially profiled, vilified and abused when she tried to take an Uber ride from Melbourne’s Box Hill Institute. Read more

‘I risked my career’ to speak out for Israel, says Canadian model

When Canadian-Slovakian model Miriam Mattova began posting in support of Israel after Hamas’s October 7 attacks, she lost many Instagram followers and one of her PR agencies dropped her, warning she was being “too political.” Read more

Neo-Nazi rally attendees exposed in everyday jobs

A clearer picture is emerging of the men who took part in last Saturday’s antisemitic, neo-Nazi rally outside NSW Parliament House, with investigations linking several attendees to everyday jobs in transport, engineering, fitness, education and government services.

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Moving tributes mark NAJEX Remembrance Day commemoration

A profound Remembrance Day service hosted by the NSW Association of Jewish Service & Ex-Servicemen & Women (NAJEX) on Sunday brought together veterans, families, students, and community leaders to commemorate Australian Jewish servicemen and women.

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Queensland counter terror police charge three over attacks on defence firms linked to Israel

Three pro-Palestine activists have been charged by Queensland counter-terrorism police over alleged break-ins and vandalism at two defence-related companies in Brisbane that export components used in the F-35 fighter jet programme.

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