As antisemitism spirals, democracies must act now
April 30, 2026 by Fiamma Nirenstein - JNS.org
Without decisive state action, rising hatred risks exploding into widespread violence.
Shabbat Emor
April 30, 2026 by Jeremy Rosen
Iran from two angles
April 30, 2026 by Ron Weiser
A much more extensive version of ‘mowing the grass’ or a real long-term fundamental change? Read more
Debra Messing to headline JCA campaign event in Sydney
April 30, 2026 by Rob Klein
As concern over antisemitism continues to rise in Australia following the Bondi terror attack and a series of community incidents, high-profile US actress and advocate Debra Messing is set to visit Sydney as a keynote speaker at the Jewish Communal Appeal’s 2026 Annual Campaign Event.
PM pledges to adopt all recommendations from interim Commission report
April 30, 2026 by AAP J-Wire
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged to adopt all recommendations from the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, saying Australia’s Jewish community is still “grieving, still hurting, still craving answers” five months after the Bondi terror attack.
Israeli navy intercepts Gaza-bound flotilla
April 30, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Israeli naval forces intercepted a large Gaza-bound activist flotilla Wednesday night in the eastern Mediterranean, stopping dozens of vessels seeking to challenge Israel’s maritime blockade of the Hamas-controlled Strip. Read more
Jewish events to face tighter security as royal commission interim report sets out reforms
April 30, 2026 by AAP J-Wire
Public Jewish life in Australia is set to operate under heightened security as the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion calls for nationwide changes following the Bondi terror attack, warning that festivals such as Chanukah will continue to be high-risk targets.
Israel and Australian Jewish leaders condemn London synagogue stabbing
Israel reacted strongly on Wednesday to a stabbing attack in north London that left two Jewish men injured outside a synagogue in Golders Green, a largely Jewish area. Read more
Herzog moves to mediate plea bargain in Netanyahu corruption cases
April 29, 2026 by J-Wire
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has invited prosecutors and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s defense team to negotiations aimed at reaching a plea agreement in the Israeli leader’s ongoing corruption trial. Read more
Trump administration targets green card applicants over anti-Israel speech
April 29, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Trump administration is moving to tighten immigration screening rules, with new guidance allowing authorities to deny green cards to applicants based on past anti-Israel speech, including online activity and protest involvement.
Another antisemitic arson attack in Melbourne
April 29, 2026 by David Marlow
The Melbourne Jewish community has been targeted in another antisemitic arson attack, with a billboard promoting an event featuring United Hatzalah firebombed.
Venice Biennale jury excludes Israel from top awards over ICC warrants
April 29, 2026 by Rob Klein
The jury of the Venice Biennale has ruled that countries whose leaders face charges at the International Criminal Court will not be considered for its top prizes, a move that effectively excludes Israel from this year’s awards.
Second man charged over role in mimicking Bondi attack
April 29, 2026 by AAP J-Wire
A second man has been charged over an incident in which two individuals allegedly mimicked the Bondi Beach terror attack before abusing bystanders on a footbridge overlooking the beach.
Israel leads world in AI use, study finds
April 29, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Israel has been ranked the world’s most intensive user of artificial intelligence per capita, with new data showing widespread daily adoption across its technology workforce.
“Like a Volcano”: Survivor warns antisemitism has erupted across Australia as Royal Commission prepares interim report
April 29, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Adelaide Holocaust Museum founder and Holocaust survivor, 93-year-old Andrew Steiner has described a sudden “volcano” of antisemitism erupting across Australia
I hate to sound negative, but what if the Royal Commission changes nothing?
April 29, 2026 by Michael Gencher
I hate to sound negative, but it is a question many in the Jewish community are asking quietly, and some are now asking openly: what if the Royal Commission changes nothing? Read more
B’nai B’rith unveils global ‘Passport’ as Australian fans head to World Cup in North America
April 29, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Thousands of Australian football fans, including many Jewish supporters, are set to travel to North America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Jerusalem hosts first Israel-Serbia strategic dialogue
April 29, 2026 by JNS
Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar hosted Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Đurić in Jerusalem on Tuesday for the first Israel-Serbia Strategic Dialogue.
Political violence is a consequence of the politics of anathema
April 28, 2026 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
The latest attempt to assassinate President Donald Trump demonstrates anew that, like the toleration of antisemitism, the demonization of opponents leads to the unthinkable.
“Concert for Hope and Unity” cancelled after Greek choir declines to perform with Jewish group
April 28, 2026 by Rob Klein
A planned benefit concert at Sydney Town Hall to support families affected by the Bondi terror attack has been cancelled after members of a Greek choir refused to perform alongside a Jewish group, citing political objections and fears about security.
Hezbollah drone attack sends thousands to shelters in northern Israel
April 28, 2026 by JNS
Air-raid sirens blared across the Western Galilee on Monday morning, sending thousands of civilians scrambling for bomb shelters as Iranian-backed Hezbollah launched a drone attack from Lebanon.
Israel’s High Court gives government deadline to outline October 7 probe
April 28, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Free legal support available as Royal Commission deadline approaches
April 28, 2026 by Rob Klein
National Legal Aid is providing a free national legal service is encouraging Australians with experiences of antisemitism to seek advice before making submissions to the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.
Into the Fray: Iran – Why the war must be won
April 28, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
“How horrible, fantastic, incredible it is that we should be digging trenches and trying on gas-masks here because of a quarrel in a far-away country between people of whom we know nothing!” —Neville Chamberlain, British Prime Minister, BBC Broadcast, September 27, 1938
” You were given the choice between war and dishonour. You chose dishonour, and you will have war.”
— Attributed to Winston Churchill, Speech in the House of Commons, 5 October 1938
Zionist Federation states Kotel must remain a home for the whole Jewish people
April 27, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Zionist Federation of Australia has raised concern about proposed legislation before Israel’s parliament that would place prayer arrangements at the Western Wall under the authority of the Chief Rabbinate, as Progressive and Masorti groups warn the move could criminalise non-Orthodox worship.
IDF soldier killed, six wounded in Hezbollah drone strike in Southern Lebanon
April 27, 2026 by JNS
An Israel Defense Forces soldier was killed and six others were wounded in a Hezbollah explosive drone strike in Southern Lebanon on Sunday, the military said.
Netanyahu cancels Lag B’Omer pilgrimage over Hezbollah threats
April 27, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Israel will sharply scale back one of its largest annual religious gatherings this year, as security concerns along the northern border continue despite a declared ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Feintooner
April 27, 2026 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon: Red Hot Poker Games Read more
Sapiro v. Ford, or how to cut an antisemite down to size
April 27, 2026 by Menachem Rosensaft
Every once in a while, part of a film’s or a book’s importance lies in what it does not tell us explicitly.
Time for Trump to dictate terms of Iran’s surrender
April 27, 2026 by David Singer
President Trump’s patience must have been pushed to its limit with his announcement cancelling Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner’s visit to Islamabad for continuing negotiations with Iran on April 25.
