Greens Senate walkout criticising the government
November 7, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi led a protest walk-out by her party during the Senate yesterday’s Question Time at the end of a fire and brimstone speech criticising the government’s position on the Israel-Gaza war. Read more
Flags fly in Melbourne
November 6, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Zionism Victoria arranged for seven Israeli flags to fly over Federation Square today in honour of the 1,400 victims of last month’s terror atrocities committed by Hamas. Read more
Hitler/Netanyahu composite posters in Sydney
November 5, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Large posters showing a doctored image of Hitler behind a mask bearing a photo of Benjamin Netanyahu have appeared in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs and the CBD. Read more
Bandt promotes Free Palestine event with blank map of Israel
November 5, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Greens’ leader Adam Bandt has promoted today’s Melbourne rally march, “Stand with Gaza”, featuring a red-coloured graphic of an unnamed Israel. Read more
Monday – ABC – Australian Story – Libbi Gorr
November 5, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Whatever happened to Elle McFeast? Read more
Hamas incursion – Zionist propoganda
November 3, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A pro-Palestinian group in Melbourne is inviting citizens to cover posters of the hostages captured by Hamas with ones of their doing. Read more
Sydney University cans anti-Israel event
November 1, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Mark Scott, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sydney, took steps to prevent an event entitled “Palestine: The Case for Global Intifada” from taking place today.
Hamas out of bounds at Sydney University
October 27, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Mark Scott, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sydney has told students and staff that in the current conflict and at all other times, the university supports the rights of students and staff to engage in political discourse, including by making pro-Israel and pro-Palestine statements. But Hamas is off-limits. Read more
Position vacant: Deputy Mayor at Waverley Council
October 27, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s Waverley Council have passed a motion at an Extraordinary Council Meeting changing the term of the Deputy Mayor to be terminated on 13 September 2024 to 26 October 2023, effectively meaning the position is now vacant. Read more
Jewish Care Victoria – supporting the community locally during the crisis in Israel
October 27, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The current devastating situation in Israel continues to impact the Melbourne Jewish community locally. Read more
Empty strollers at Parliament House a painful tribute to the 30 children held hostage by Hamas
October 27, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Families of hostages gather in Jerusalem for global prayer service
October 27, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
With the fate of their loved ones remaining uncertain as Israel recorded 20 days since the onset of the war with Hamas, over 70 family members of hostages being held in Gaza gathered at the Aish World Center overlooking the Western Wall in Jerusalem for a Global Day of Unity and Prayer. Read more
Woollahra mayor visits Israel’s ambassador
October 27, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The mayor of the Sydney municipality of Woollahra visited Canberra yesterday with a personal message to Israel’s ambassador to Australia. Read more
Sydney greengrocer donates sale proceeds to UIA’s Victims of Terror Fund
October 26, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Steven Zhang, a local resident of St Ives and owner of the St Ives Greengrocer, has supported the local Jewish community in St Ives by donating sale proceeds to victims of terror in Israel through UIA. Read more
Netanyahu: “we are preparing for a ground incursion”
October 26, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has broadcast to the nation that the timing of the planned incursion into Gaza will not happen until all safeguards are in place to protect of the country’s soldiers. Read more
New Zealand Jewish Community denounces escalating antisemitism as political leaders remain silent
October 26, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
As the New Zealand Jewish community experiences unprecedented levels of antisemitic abuse, the New Zealand Jewish Council calls on political leaders, religious leaders and all of civil society to condemn antisemitism unequivocally. Read more
HaShomer HaChadash recruits volunteers to work in agriculture close to Gaza
October 23, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
From the moment the war in the south began, HaShomer HaChadash established a headquarters recruiting volunteers to assist in agricultural work and the protection of agricultural areas. Read more
Melbourne’s Jewish community pays homage to the hostages
October 22, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
On Sunday morning, Melbourne’s Jewish community came together at Caulfield Park in solidarity with the more than 200 people kidnapped by Hamas from multiple locations in southern Israel on October 7th. Read more
New Zealand Jewish community concerned
October 20, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The New Zealand Jewish Council is gravely concerned about increasing inflammatory language and misinformation from political and civil society leaders, commentators and media in relation to the current Israel/Hamas conflict. Read more
AIJAC commends reimposed Iran sanctions
October 20, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australia has reimposed targeted financial sanctions and travel bans on 19 Iranian individuals and 57 entities for their role in Iran’s nuclear and missile programs. Read more
Heart to Heart: Three ways to show your love and support for the People of Israel
October 19, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
UIA offers the community meaningful ways in which they can show love and support for the People of Israel in these devastating times. Read more
Do you have a vacant home in Israel?
October 19, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The World Zionist Organization has appealed to the Jewish communities in the Diaspora to request Jews who own empty apartments in Israel put them up for the benefit of the residents of the south and the surrounding area, especially those who lost their homes. Read more
More security for religious locations
October 18, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australian Government is providing $50 million in 177 grants to keep Australians practising their religion safe across the country. Read more
United Nations: Australia and New Zealand agree
October 18, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The J7 heartened by solidarity
October 18, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
As leaders of seven of the largest Jewish communities in the Diaspora, the J7 are heartened by the outpouring of solidarity with Israel from our governments in the aftermath of the barbarous Hamas attack of October 7, 2023. Read more
Anti-Israel protestors black out Auckland Museum blue and white illuminated support
October 17, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Auckland Museum has apologised to pro-Palestinian supporters for lighting up its building blue and white as a token of support to Israel. Read more
Mount Scopus to welcome Australians fleeing Israel
October 17, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Melbourne’s Mount Scopus community is ready to welcome families returning to Australia from Israel. Read more
Zieg Heil salutes outside Sydney Jewish Museum
October 13, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Three men have been apprehended by police for giving Zieg Heil salutes outside of the Sydney Jewish Museum in Darlinghurst. Read more
Israel’s flag is flying at Woollahra Council
October 10, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Woollahra Council Council in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs is home to a large section of the city’s Jewish community and will fly the Israeli flag for at least a week. Read more
Support from Allegra Spender
October 9, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Allegra Spender, the Independent member of parliament for Wentwort, has voiced her support. Read more
