Five charged over alleged ISIS-inspired extremist material
May 28, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Five Victorian men have been charged after federal police allegedly uncovered ISIS-inspired propaganda and graphic terrorist material shared online.
Emanuel Synagogue marks leadership change at AGM
May 28, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Australia’s largest congregation, Emanuel Synagogue in Woollahra, has appointed Ian Rathmell as its new president.
Airport worker to face trial over alleged Nazi salutes at Jewish children
May 27, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
A Melbourne airport worker accused of directing Nazi salutes at Jewish schoolchildren inside Melbourne Airport has pleaded not guilty and will fight the charges.
Anne Aly sends a message for Shavuot
May 21, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
I extend my warmest wishes to all those celebrating Shavuot. May this sacred time bring peace, renewal and warmth to those you love. Read more
Government announces full-time counter-terrorism coordinator
May 21, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Senior national security figure Brendan Dowling has taken up the role of Australia’s first dedicated, full-time Counter-Terrorism Coordinator, a direct response to recommendations from the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.
Bondi attack security failures under Royal Commission scrutiny
May 21, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion will turn its attention to the security and intelligence failures surrounding the Bondi terrorist attack when its second block of public hearings begins this Sydney on Monday, 25 May 2026.
Iran threatens war ‘beyond the region’ if US attacks
May 20, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
President Donald Trump claims he came within an hour of restarting the US war with Iran, prompting Tehran to threaten a wider war if it is attacked again.
Frank Lowy calls for a new game plan against antisemitism
May 20, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Sir Frank Lowy has urged Australia to launch a major national campaign against antisemitism, saying the country can learn from the way ethnic conflict was removed from Australian soccer.
Educate 10,000 opens doors to understanding Judaism
May 20, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
More than 40 organisations and hundreds of individuals have pledged to learn more about Victoria’s Jewish community through the JCCV’s Educate 10,000 campaign.
All boats in latest Gaza-bound Flotilla stopped by Israeli forces
May 20, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
All 50 boats in the Global Sumud Flotilla listed by organisers as sailing have been intercepted by Israeli naval forces in the eastern Mediterranean, with about 430 activists being taken to Israel.
Create a lasting legacy this charity wills week
May 19, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
United Israel Appeal (UIA) is proud to continue its partnership with Safewill, one of Australia’s leading online Will-writing platforms, helping supporters create a legacy that protects their loved ones and strengthens the future of the People of Israel. Read more
The West is “sleepwalking” into catastrophe on antisemitism
May 18, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
David Harris was once described by the late former Israeli president and prime minister Shimon Peres as “the foreign minister of the Jewish people”.
The real meaning of ‘Naaseh V’Nishma’ after October 7
May 17, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Every year around Shavuot, people start talking about cheesecake, all-night learning and staying awake until sunrise.
Terror suspect charged over alleged Iran-backed attacks on Jewish targets
May 17, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
An Iraqi militia commander accused of directing attacks on Jewish, Israeli and US targets across Europe, Canada and the United States has been charged in New York in a case American authorities say exposed an Iran-backed campaign of violence.
Israel kills top Hamas military commander in Gaza City strike
May 16, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Israel has eliminated Hamas’s most senior military commander in Gaza, Izz al-Din al-Haddad, in a precision airstrike, describing the operation as a major blow to the group’s remaining leadership.
Most Israeli Arabs support non-military civic service and coalition participation, poll shows
May 15, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Three out of four Arab citizens of Israel support voluntary non-military civic service for Arab high school graduates.
A Jewish Australian story shines again at Eurovision
May 15, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
As Eurovision heads into its 2026 finals in Vienna, Danny Estrin is returning to the contest in a new role, bringing the same Jewish pride and Australian energy that made Voyager’s 2023 performance stand out.
CSG warned police about alleged Bondi gunman years before massacre
May 14, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
The Jewish community security group (CSG) warned NSW Police about alleged Bondi gunman Naveed Akram years before the Bondi Beach terror attack, according to a 2019 email.
Following ceasefire, mass Jewish wedding held in Kyiv, including a 92-year-old couple
May 13, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
In a powerful testament to faith, resilience and Jewish continuity, several couples were married according to Jewish law in Kyiv this week, including one remarkable couple, both aged 92, who had been together for more than 60 years.
Canberra teenager becomes first in ACT charged with planning a terrorist act
May 12, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
A 17-year-old Canberra youth has been charged with additional terrorism offences, including acts in preparation for a terrorist act, making him the first person in the Australian Capital Territory to face such a charge.
Albanese says alleged antisemitic abuse at netball match is “beyond belief”
May 11, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned the alleged antisemitic abuse directed at Jewish children during a Sydney netball match, describing the incident as “beyond belief” and warning that hateful language is increasingly being normalised through social media.
The Royal Commission seeks truth, not ideological ‘balance’
May 11, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
A Sydney councillor with a long record of antizionist activism has urged supporters of the pro-Palestinian movement to “flood” the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion with submissions.
NSW passes laws to shut down illegal places of worship in response to Bondi
May 10, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
The NSW Parliament has passed legislation giving local councils stronger powers to shut down unlawful places of public worship, including the ability in serious cases to seek court orders to cut off water, electricity and gas to venues that continue operating in breach of planning laws.
Police charge woman over alleged antisemitic abuse at children’s netball match
May 10, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
A 42-year-old woman has been charged and provisionally suspended from all netball activities after allegedly directing antisemitic abuse at Jewish children during an under-12s match at Heffron Park in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.
Counter-terrorism raids net four in Victoria over violent extremist material
May 8, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Four Melbourne men have been charged after allegedly accessing, sharing and distributing ISIS propaganda online during a counter-terrorism investigation that spanned more than 18 months.
Second hearing block of Royal Commission to examine lead-up to Bondi terror attack
May 8, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has announced that the second hearing block will have a major focus on the circumstances surrounding the December 2025 terror attack at Bondi Beach during the “Chanukah by the Sea” celebration.
Sydney Grammar suspends Year 12 student over alleged antisemitic AI video
May 6, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Sydney Grammar School has suspended a Year 12 student after an allegedly antisemitic AI-generated video targeting a Jewish classmate was circulated on social media, according to reporting by the Daily Telegraph.
“The Intifada is already globalised” – rally met by counter-protest
May 6, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
A controversial rally centred on the slogan “Globalise the Intifada” drew around 150 people to Charles Kernan Reserve in Darlington last night. Nearby a similarly sized counter-protest condemned the phrase as inflammatory and threatening to Jewish communities.
Former Age editor calls out antisemitism in submission
May 6, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Veteran journalist Michael Gawenda has written a submission to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, drawing on a long career in Australian media, including as editor in chief of The Age.
Mother shocked by racist and antisemitic graffiti at local playground
May 1, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
A mother in Rolleston near Christchurch, New Zealand, says she felt sick and unsafe after discovering racist and antisemitic graffiti, including a swastika, at a children’s playground used by her young son.
