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New Israel Fund Australia condemns passage of death penalty law in Israel

J-Wire Newsdesk — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:01:15 +0000

New Israel Fund Australia has condemned the Knesset’s passage of legislation that mandates the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of lethal acts of terrorism in the West Bank, describing it as a serious setback for equal rights and core moral and human rights principles. The organisation says the law highlights the growing influence of violent […]

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Courage to Care forum calls for united stand against rising antisemitism

J-Wire Newsdesk — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:59:41 +0000

Courage to Care Victoria has brought together volunteers, faith leaders and community figures in Melbourne for a powerful evening of dialogue on combating antisemitism and strengthening social cohesion, as anti-Jewish incidents in Australia surge to nearly five times their pre-October 7 rate – the sharpest spike of any comparable country. Every week, Courage to Care […]

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Financial Review apologises over Netanyahu cartoon after backlash

J-Wire Newsdesk — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:42:29 +0000

The Australian Financial Review has apologised for a controversial cartoon following strong criticism from Jewish leaders. The cartoon, drawn by David Rowe and published on March 21 under the title “Running on empty”, depicts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu riding a missile shaped like US President Donald Trump. The cartoon prompted strong criticism from Jewish […]

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Victorian antisemitism hits record high for second year running

J-Wire Newsdesk — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:35:47 +0000

For the second year in a row, Victoria’s Jewish community experienced record levels of antisemitism in 2025. The Community Security Group (CSG) documented a total of 564 incidents, marking the highest annual total ever recorded in the state. The findings for 2025, published jointly by the Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) and CSG, reveal […]

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Sydney bagel shop targeted with Nazi symbol weeks before opening

J-Wire Newsdesk — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 02:13:24 +0000

A bagel shop owner in Sydney has spoken of her heartbreak after a Nazi swastika was etched into the glass of her new Paddington store just weeks before it was due to open. Candy Berger, chief executive and co-owner of Lox In A Box, shared her distress on social media on Thursday night after discovering […]

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Bondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed honoured with keys to the city of Waverley

J-Wire Newsdesk — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:53:23 +0000

Bondi terror attack hero Ahmed Al Ahmed has been awarded the keys to the City of Waverley in honour of risking his life during the December 14 massacre targeting a Jewish Chanukah celebration. Mr Al Ahmed, a 43-year-old father of two, rose to national attention after confronting and disarming one of the gunmen at Archer […]

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Yad Vashem chairman meets Pope Leo XIV

J-Wire Newsdesk — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:35:49 +0000

Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan met with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican this week to discuss strengthening cooperation on Holocaust remembrance, documentation, and education. The meeting focused on the shared responsibility to preserve the memory of the Holocaust and confront rising antisemitism. Dayan highlighted the value of documentation contained in the Vatican archives for advancing Holocaust […]

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Women walk for peace in silent show of unity

J-Wire Newsdesk — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:19:35 +0000

More than 1,000 women and supporters gathered on Sunday to walk side by side in a powerful demonstration of peace and solidarity. At the organisers’ request, there were no banners, flags, or slogans. Instead, participants dressed in white — a quiet symbol of respect for those suffering amid global conflicts, and a tribute to women […]

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Iranian and Jewish Melburnians unite to mark Persian New Year

J-Wire Newsdesk — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:00:21 +0000

Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), more than 580 members of Melbourne’s Iranian and Jewish communities gathered on Sunday to celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year, in a show of unity and hope. Organised by community leader Sharon Kuperholz, the event was designed to highlight solidarity and shared humanity […]

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The Iran war forces impacts The March of the Living

J-Wire Newsdesk — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:20:03 +0000

Israeli delegations will not travel to Poland for this year’s March of the Living, the annual Holocaust Remembrance Day event that follows the route from Auschwitz to Birkenau. The organisation cited heightened security risks for flights departing Israel via Ben Gurion Airport, alongside restrictions on passenger numbers and a reduction in daily flights. Sixty Holocaust […]

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