Arrests as protests over Gaza war disrupt major cities
April 15, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
Arrests have been made as train stations, ports and parts of Australia’s biggest cities are blockaded by widespread protests against the war in Gaza. Read more
Iran attacks: Australian and Jewish reactions
April 14, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
Statements from the World Jewish Congress and Australian leaders following the Iranian attack on Israel. Read more
Australia calls for two-solution to end Gaza violence
April 9, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
Recognising Palestinian statehood could be the only way to end the cycle of violence in the Middle East and build momentum toward a two-state solution, Foreign Minister Penny Wong says.
Australia resumes UN Gaza funding after security checks
March 15, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
Australia has unfrozen aid to a United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees after security advice, following accusations some staff helped attack Israel. Read more
Victorian Iftar dinner cancelled over Gaza war tensions
February 29, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
The Victorian premier has cancelled an upcoming Iftar dinner following growing calls for a boycott over Australia’s response to the Gaza war and tensions over controversial comments by an Islamic leader. Read more
October 7 attack ‘legitimate’: Islamic Council rep
February 28, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
A spokesman for a leading Islamic group in Victoria has described Hamas’ attack on Israel in October as legitimate resistance, as he called on the premier to cancel an annual Iftar dinner. Read more
No evidence ‘gas the Jews’ was chanted at Opera House
February 2, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
Police have found no evidence an offensive anti-Semitic phrase was used at a widely condemned pro-Palestine rally on the steps of Sydney Opera House. Read more
Burger shop fire arrests, police rule out hate crime
January 31, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
Two men have been arrested over a burger shop fire in Melbourne that sparked a violent clash between supporters of Palestine and Israel. Read more
Wong sounds alarm over civilian deaths and ‘just’ peace
January 17, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
As the number of Palestinians being killed in the Gaza war continues to climb since the October 7 Hamas attack, Penny Wong has urged for genuine steps towards peace and security. Read more
Penny Wong: decision not to visit the Oct 7 sites ” insulting and deeply concerning”
January 15, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
Australia’s Foreign Minister, Senator Penny Wong is visiting Israel and will not be inspecting the kibbutzim, targets of the October 7 massacre. Read more
Israel faces International Court of Justice
January 11, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
Israel is preparing to defend itself at the top United Nations court against accusations of genocide in Gaza, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly rebuffed for the first time calls by some right-wing ministers to permanently occupy the enclave. Read more
Israel set to face Gaza genocide charges at World Court
January 11, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
Israel is preparing to defend itself at the top United Nations court against accusations of genocide in Gaza, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly rebuffed for the first time calls by some right-wing ministers to permanently occupy the enclave. Read more
Australia votes in favour of Gaza ceasefire at UN: Community response
December 13, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Australia has voted in favour of a UN resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza, hours after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called for a “sustainable ceasefire” with his Canadian and New Zealand counterparts. Read more
‘Keep fighting’: school students’ promise for Palestine
December 8, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Students say they will not let up with their demands as hundreds skipped school in support of Palestine and an end to the conflict in Gaza. Read more
Penny Wong plans to visit Israel within weeks
December 8, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Penny Wong will make a visit to the Middle East within weeks, following a bipartisan delegation travelling to Israel. Read more
No arrests as police usher neo-Nazi march out of town
December 4, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
The lack of arrests at a white supremacist march in regional Victoria has been defended despite political and community leaders dubbing the group cowards. Read more
Palestine protest backlash rocks Sydney Theatre Company
November 29, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
A prominent Sydney Theatre Company board member has quit after actors held a pro-Palestine protest onstage. Read more
Hamas frees new group of hostages
November 27, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
The Israeli military says 13 Israelis and several foreign citizens have been released from captivity in the Gaza Strip. Read more
860 visas for Palestinians with Australian connections
November 22, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Between October 7 and November 20, the Department of Home Affairs approved 860 visas for Palestinians with connections to Australia, according to reports from the ABC. Read more
‘Tentative deal’ for Gaza hostages: Washington Post
November 19, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
The White House is disputing a report that Israel, the US and Hamas have reached a tentative agreement to free dozens of women and children being held hostage in Gaza. Read more
Politicians temper stance on ceasefire after protests
November 13, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Top politicians have softened their objections to a ceasefire in the Middle East after a weekend of nationwide demonstrations showed strong support for peace. Read more
Caulfield synagogue evacuated on Shabbat
November 11, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Violence has erupted as pro-Palestine and pro-Israel protesters squared off in Melbourne’s southeast after a suspicious fire at a nearby burger shop. Read more
Solidarity in Sydney and Melbourne
October 29, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
The haunting images of children kidnapped by Hamas gunmen have been placed in empty prams in Sydney’s CBD as communities across the nation remain divided over the conflict in the Middle East. Read more
Safe home
October 18, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Australians who have left Israel have been reunited with family members at Sydney airport in emotional scenes. Read more
Australian dead in Israel as citizens call for help
October 11, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Grandmother Galit Carbone is the first Australian confirmed dead after the Islamic group Hamas attacked Israel, killing hundreds of civilians and taking others hostage. Read more
Tensions rise over rallies, vigils for Mideast unrest
October 9, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Protesters have marched in solidarity with Palestinians in Sydney as Australia’s Jewish community mourns the victims of renewed conflict in Israel. Read more
Court orders state to apologise to Jewish students
September 14, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Five former Victorian students have successfully sued the state for failing to protect them against anti-Semitic discrimination, bullying and racism they experienced in high school. Read more
Ban on Nazi salute, symbols one step closer in Victoria
August 29, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
A Victorian ban on the Nazi salute is one step closer with legislation to be introduced to parliament. Read more
US condemns Israeli minister’s ‘inflammatory comments’
August 27, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Israeli Police Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has sparked outrage with a statement on the freedom of movement of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, including strong condemnation from the United States, Israel’s biggest supporter. Read more
Leifer: Who is saying what…and the timeline of a gruelling experience
August 24, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Sisters sexually molested by their ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer felt a wave of relief and validation as they learned their abuser would spend years behind bars. Read more
