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Prince Harry, Meghan meet Bondi terror attack survivors

AAP J-Wire — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:20:03 +0000

On the final leg of their Australian tour, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have visited the scene of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. Prince Harry and Meghan have met survivors of the Bondi Beach terror attack as they wind up their Australian tour. They started their visit in Sydney at Bondi, where 15 innocent […]

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‘Battle is over’: advocate’s relief as abuser sentenced

AAP J-Wire — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:24:04 +0000

A convicted child abuser has walked away from court with a suspended prison sentence, leaving his victim pleased the case is finally over. The battle is over for prominent victim advocate Manny Waks after his abuser was sentenced for sexually exploiting him at a Jewish holy festival close to four decades ago. “Tzedek, tzedek tirdof” […]

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Azerbaijan foils alleged Iranian plots targeting Jewish sites and oil pipeline

AAP J-Wire — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 22:00:04 +0000

Azerbaijan’s State Security Service has announced it has thwarted multiple planned terrorist attacks and sabotage operations allegedly directed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Among the primary targets were prominent Jewish sites: the Ashkenazi synagogue in Baku, a modern synagogue in Dilara Aliyeva Street serving the Ashkenazi and European Jewish communities. The Israeli embassy […]

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Think tank warns social media outrage fuelling distrust and division

AAP J-Wire — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:29:58 +0000

Online outrage and disinformation spreading across social media are emerging as a serious threat to Australia’s social cohesion, according to a new report that warns the country is facing growing pressure from polarisation, terrorism and foreign conflicts. The analysis by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute argues that social cohesion is now a strategic national capability […]

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Antisemitism royal commission holds first public hearing

AAP J-Wire — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:06:31 +0000

The royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion held its first public hearing at 10:30am in Sydney today. Commissioner Virginia Bell, a former High Court judge, opened proceedings by outlining the inquiry’s approach, emphasising the need to address antisemitism in the Australian community while working expeditiously within a tight timeframe. Bell stressed the importance of […]

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Attack on city synagogue concerning, says premier

AAP J-Wire — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 03:57:34 +0000

A synagogue has been damaged after a car rammed into its front gates, prompting a police investigation. Police have charged a man after a car was used to ram the gates of a large city synagogue. Officers say the Toyota Hilux utility knocked down the gates to the property, in Brisbane’s Margaret Street, shortly after […]

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Author Randa Abdel-Fattah to appear at Sydney Writers Festival

AAP J-Wire — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:48:58 +0000

Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah will appear at the Sydney Writers’ Festival, Australia’s largest writers’ event. Her removal from Adelaide Writers’ Week sparked a major controversy, prompting organisers to defend their commitment to free expression and leading to the withdrawal of numerous authors and the eventual cancellation of the festival. Sydney Writers’ Festival confirmed today that […]

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‘Beauty and resilience’: Herzog praises Jewish Aussies

AAP J-Wire — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:32:44 +0000

Israel’s president has concluded his trip to Australia feeling “hope in the air”, as he directly addressed protesters who have opposed his visit. Isaac Herzog’s closely guarded visit to Melbourne on Thursday, where he met with senior politicians and community leaders, marked the final leg of his four-day trip to Australia. Inside a heavily secured […]

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‘Grave insult’: activists vow to protest Israeli leader

AAP J-Wire — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 03:01:25 +0000

Police and protesters appear to be on a collision course as activists vow to take to the streets to oppose the Israeli president’s Australian visit. Protesters are vowing to defy restrictions and speak out against the Israeli president, arguing his Australian visit is designed to “normalise a genocide”. Rallies have been organised in every state […]

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Protest ban extended to stop anti-Israeli visit ‘riot’

AAP J-Wire — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:13:34 +0000

NSW Police have extended restrictions on public protests ahead of the Australian visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog, citing community safety concerns and the risk of unrest in Sydney. NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon confirmed on Tuesday, 3rd February, that he had exercised powers allowing him to curb moving protests for up to three months, […]

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