No room in the inn for Roger Waters

Hotels in Argentina and Uruguay reportedly rejected reservations for Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters over accusations of antisemitism levelled at the British singer known for his pro-Palestinian views. Read more

Jews and Muslims should feel safe: Jewish MPs

Australian Jews and Muslims should not be used as “political footballs” and their communities should feel safe and supported, Jewish MPs from Labor and the Liberal Party say. Read more

Coalition calls for federal ban on Nazi salute

The Nazi salute won’t be included in a federal ban of hate symbols under new laws, sparking criticism from the opposition. Read more

PM accuses Dutton of weaponising antisemitism

Anthony Albanese has accused Opposition Leader Peter Dutton of seeking to weaponise antisemitism, urging greater social cohesion as the Israel-Gaza conflict continues. Read more

Man could face extra charges over protest comments

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Dutton seeks national cabinet meeting over Jewish safety

The federal opposition is calling for a national cabinet meeting to be convened to discuss community safety and cohesion amid a rise in antisemitism. Read more

Hate speech laws to be tightened for racist ‘ratbags’

State laws criminalising hate speech are being reviewed in NSW after ugly public incidents following the outbreak of conflict in Gaza. Read more

Albanese argues for political settlement in Middle East

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says a political settlement is needed in the Middle East. Read more

Judge cleared after booting mum for court breastfeeding

A Victorian judge did not intentionally single out or humiliate a breastfeeding mother by asking her to leave a courtroom during a high-profile trial, a judicial watchdog has ruled. Read more

Wong calls on Israel to stop strikes on Gaza hospital

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has urged Israel to stop attacking medical facilities as Gaza’s largest hospital comes under siege. Read more

Israel says ready to evacuate babies from Gaza hospital

Israel’s military says it is ready to evacuate babies from Gaza’s largest hospital, where Palestinian officials said two newborns had died and dozens more were at risk after fuel ran out amid intense fighting in the area. Read more

First person charged under new law banning Nazi salute

A Melbourne man has been charged under a new Victorian law banning Nazi salutes and symbols. Read more

Albanese speaks with Palestinian Authority leader

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spoken with Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas, condemning the Hamas attack on Israel and expressing his concern over civilian casualties in the Mideast conflict. Read more

Israeli, Hamas fighters in close combat in Gaza City

Street battles are raging in Gaza City with Hamas fighters using tunnels to ambush Israeli forces, as the United States says Palestinians must govern Gaza post-war, countering Israeli comments that it would control security indefinitely. Read more

Pro-Palestine protesters block Zim in Melbourne

A Melbourne shipyard has ground to a halt after hundreds of pro-Palestine protesters blocked entry roads, preventing trucks from accessing the area where an Israeli shipping line operates. Read more

Turnbull warns Albanese against making Israel visit

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull says Anthony Albanese should not make a solidarity visit to Israel, arguing it would not achieve anything. Read more

Video key as man fights Palestine rally assault charge

A man allegedly involved in an ugly clash during a pro-Palestinian rally outside the Opera House will fight an assault charge as his lawyer waits for footage of the incident. Read more

Pro-Palestine port protests warned not to disrupt trade

Protesters planning to rally against the arrival in Sydney of an Israeli shipping company are being warned there are consequences for disrupting lawful trade while in Melbourne protestors block a road at Flemington. Read more

Israeli troops surround Gaza City, preparing to enter

Israeli troops have surrounded Gaza City and cut off the northern part of the besieged territory as communications were lost for several hours across Gaza overnight. Read more

‘Jihad is the solution’: cops probe preacher comments

An investigation is underway into an Islamic preacher who warned the Australian government was “pushing Muslims into a corner” over the conflict in Gaza, adding that jihad was the “solution”. Read more

Israel encircles Gaza City as US urges ‘localised’ pause

Israeli troops battling Hamas militants have encircled Gaza City, the military says, while the US is pushing Israel to briefly halt attacks to allow in aid. Read more

Infringement notices issued over Israeli hostage Bondi Beach disruption

Police have issued infringement notices to two men after a memorial at Bondi Beach for Israeli hostages taken by Hamas was vandalised. Read more

Hopes for civilian corridors as Australians leave Gaza

More Australians trapped in Gaza could soon be let into Egypt through a humanitarian corridor as hundreds of foreign passport holders prepare to leave. Read more

Man to be charged under new law banning Nazi salute

A Melbourne man is expected to become the first person charged under a new Victorian law outlawing Nazi salutes and symbols. Read more

Albanese, Netanyahu talk, refugee air strike condemned

Anthony Albanese and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have held talks as calls mount for a Middle East ceasefire following air strikes that hit a refugee camp in Gaza. Read more

Chilling Hamas attack footage aired in Australia

Shocking footage of the Hamas attack on Israel has been shown for the first time in Australia, as the government urges respect for civilian life. Read more

Paddler Fox out to make Paris Olympics a family affair

While she’s looking to add to her own Olympic medal haul, Jessica Fox says she’s determined to help her sister Noemie qualify for the new kayak cross event. Read more

Australia steps up push for Gaza humanitarian corridor

Australia has urged the protection of all civilians across Israel and occupied Palestinian territories as efforts continue to establish a safe humanitarian corridor out of Gaza. Read more

Ex-premier’s action cited to defend alleged Nazi salute

The case of a man who allegedly performed a Nazi salute outside the Sydney Jewish Museum has been compared to the actions of ex-premier Dominic Perrottet, who once wore a fascist uniform to a party. Read more

Victorian government to apologise in person to Brighton Jewish ex-students

An education department official will make an in-person apology to five students who experienced antisemitic bullying at a Victorian state school. Read more

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