Slain captive Ran Gvili’s parents to visit Jewish community in Australia
February 17, 2026 by JNS
The parents of Israel Police Master Sgt. Ran Gvili, the last hostage whose body was returned from Gaza, will travel to Australia on Feb. 18 to show solidarity with the Jewish community in the wake of the Bondi Beach massacre. Read more
From grief to hope: reflecting on a solidarity visit to Australia
February 17, 2026 by Doron Almog
A distance of 14,000 kilometres separates Sydney, Australia, from Jerusalem. Yet it is a distance that seems to vanish in a moment of a single embrace. Read more
‘Heart of gold’: mum backs neo-Nazi fan after hate rant
February 17, 2026 by J-Wire
The mother of a man who threw his support behind neo-Nazis and incited hatred against Jews during an Australia Day rally speech claims he just made a mistake. Read more
From Australia’s Jewish past
February 17, 2026 by J-Wire
Marianne Helene Mathy – distinguished teacher of opera and classical singing Read more
Campus antisemitism exposed, but community says response falls short
February 17, 2026 by Rob Klein
The Australian Human Rights Commission’s ‘Respect at Uni’ report, released this week, has exposed the deep and personal impact of antisemitism on Australian university campuses. Read more
Israel’s ZIM Shipping sold to Germany’s Hapag-Lloyd for A$5.2 Billion
February 16, 2026 by Pesach Benson
The Israeli shipping company ZIM is set to change hands, with Germany’s Hapag-Lloyd and the Israeli investment fund FIMI jointly acquiring the company in a deal valued at approximately A$5.2 billion, Israeli officials announced Sunday. Read more
Israeli leaders denounce orthodox violence against soldiers
February 16, 2026 by Pesach Benson
A mob of Orthodox (Haredi) men chased two Israel Defence Forces servicewomen through the streets of Bnei Brak on Sunday, overturning trash cans and a police vehicle before officers managed to extract the soldiers to safety. Read more
Anthony calls on Jessica to capture second Gold
February 16, 2026 by AAP
Jakara Anthony had an Olympic great in her corner with Jessica Fox on hand to help the Australian skiing superstar get back on track after early disappointment. Read more
Ryvchin questions timing of protest prayer at Town Hall
February 16, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Executive Council of Australian Jewry co-CEO Alex Ryvchin has suggested that a group of Muslims performing sunset prayers during last week’s chaotic Sydney protest appeared to have carried out an “orchestrated stunt” aimed at inflaming community divisions.
Trump attacks Herzog in row over Netanyahu pardon
February 16, 2026 by Agencies
US President Donald Trump has ramped up pressure on Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu, who is accused of corruption. Read more
Feintooner
February 16, 2026 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon: UN Notes from the Underground Read more
Pressure Jordan – not Israel – to end the Jewish-Arab conflict
There is continuing pressure on Israel to agree to the creation of a Palestinian Arab state between Israel and Jordan (two-State solution). Read more
Dayenu withdraws from Sydney Mardi Gras parade after 25 years citing safety fears
February 16, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Sydney’s Jewish LGBTQIA+ organisation Dayenu has withdrawn from the 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade, ending a continuous 25-year tradition of participation, citing fears for the safety of members, spectators, participants, volunteers, police, and the broader community amid rising antisemitism and recent violent incidents.
Jewish community welcomes Queensland government crackdown on hate speech and symbols
Jewish leaders in Queensland have welcomed sweeping new legislation aimed at banning terrorist symbols and extremist slogans, describing the reforms as a vital step towards restoring a sense of safety after what they say has been an unprecedented surge in antisemitism.
Bondi shooter speaks as ‘onerous conditions’ outlined
February 16, 2026 by AAP
The surviving gunman from the Bondi Beach terror attack has faced court for the first time on 15 murder charges, uttering his first public words.
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Noa Tishby comforts ‘forgotten’ Bondi survivors
February 16, 2026 by Rob Klein
Israeli author, actor and activist Noa Tishby has told survivors of the Bondi terror attack that their trauma is real and that they are part of a global Jewish community that felt the shock of December 14.
Gaza’s disarmament headache
February 15, 2026 by Ben Cohen - JNS.org
Amid the blood-drenched madness of Hamas’s pogrom in southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, there was yet method. Read more
The deepening madness against the Jews
February 15, 2026 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
The tsunami of global antisemitism in the wake of the massacre of Israelis on Oct. 7, 2023, and during the Gaza war that followed, has caused as much bafflement as horror at the sheer perversity of this malevolence. Read more
On the other hand
February 15, 2026 by Michael Kuttner
Israel’s reputation as a cybersecurity powerhouse was on full display this week at a major industry summit in Tel Aviv, where government officials, startups, and international investors gathered to address the growing threats in the digital domain. Read more
Tough police powers to target ‘hate-promoting’ protests
February 15, 2026 by AAP
Police will get the power to reject protest applications they believe could promote hate under planned state laws. Read more
Hansel & Gretel- now a spectacular opera
February 15, 2026 by Victor Grynberg
An Opera Review by Victor Grynberg Read more
Jewish Australian Scotty James wins Olympic silver in Milano Cortina halfpipe
February 15, 2026 by Rob Klein
Jewish Olympian Scotty James has claimed silver for Australia in the men’s snowboard halfpipe at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, finishing behind Japan’s Yuto Totsuka in a dramatic final at Livigno Snow Park.
2026 is election year
February 15, 2026 by Ron Weiser
2026 will see the Israeli people go to elections. Read more
Bondi massacre memories to endure in digital project
February 14, 2026 by AAP
The stories of those affected by the Bondi massacre are being shared in a new digital exhibition organised by one of Australia’s largest Jewish museums. Read more
Man charged over alleged stalking of President Herzog in Sydney
February 13, 2026 by Rob Klein
A 45-year-old man has been charged after allegedly stalking Israeli President Isaac Herzog during his official visit to Sydney this week.
Will they or won’t they?
February 13, 2026 by Michael Kuttner
We are living at a time when life-defining decisions are avoided, and indecision, equivocation and double-dealing prevail. Read more
Jewish community leaders welcome Taylor’s election as new Liberal leader
February 13, 2026 by Rob Klein
Jewish community organisations have welcomed Angus Taylor’s election today as federal Liberal Party leader, praising his longstanding support for Israel and his firm stance against antisemitism.
Bondi recovery hub shifts to long-term support model
February 13, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
The Bondi Community Hub will change format at the end of this week as recovery efforts move into a longer-term phase, with services embedded directly within community organisations following the December 14 antisemitic terror attack.
Hamas spied on World Vision employees to disrupt Gaza aid director’s trial
February 12, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Internal Hamas documents seized by Israeli soldiers and reviewed by experts reveal that the terror group spied on and interrogated the staff of World Vision to obstruct the trial of the charity’s former Gaza director, Mohammed el-Halabi, according to newly analyzed materials published by NGO-Monitor. Read more
Indigenous friends of Israel call for the return of Grace Tame’s Australian of the Year award
February 12, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Co-founders of the Indigenous Friends of Israel Foundation are calling for Grace Tame to be stripped of her Australian of the Year award. Read more
