For the Shabbat Table: The Real Face of Hamas
An analysis on Hamas from the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs Read more
For the Shabbat table: The Myth of an Israeli Siege on Gaza
J-Wire publishes a series of updates on the Gaza-Israel conflict sent to us from the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Read more
On the Front Lines against Online Hate
The Online Hate Prevention Institute has found itself the victim of on line hate following the publication of a recent newsletter. Read more
Shylock slur for Key
A New Zealand lawmaker has apologised for describing Prime Minister John Key as “Shylock” on Facebook. Read more
A plan for Gaza
Israel’s Finance Minister, Yair Lapid, is leading a diplomatic initiative to involve the world powers and moderate regional actors in the demilitarization and rehabilitation of Gaza. Read more
AUJS slams student council
The Australasian Union of Jewish Students has condemned a University of Sydney Student Representative Council motion that condemns Israel’s ongoing self-defence efforts, supports the antisemitic Boycotts Divestments and Sanctions (BDS) movement, and claims falsely Israel is responsible for “genocide” and “ethnic cleansing”. Read more
Gaza: Ambassador Livne speaks on Gaza
Israel’s ambassador to New Zealand Yosef Livne has a video message on the Israel-Gaza conflict… Read more
Spike in antisemitic incidents in Australia in the wake of the recent Conflict in Gaza
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has expressed its concern about increasing levels of antisemitism in Australia. Read more
Hamas’ Violations of Ceasefires – A Chronology
Israel is acting in Gaza in self-defense to hostilities initiated – and prolonged -by Hamas. Read more
Equal opportunity Maccabi
Maccabi Australia has announced the appointment of two fabulous women to the positions of Head of Delegation. Read more
Scopus students write to IDF soldiers
Students at Melbourne’s Mount Scopus College have the soldiers of the IDF firmly in their hearts and minds. Read more
NAB chief head of mission to Israel
Despite the current unrest, the Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce has recently concluded another successful Trade Mission to Israel – 3rd for this year. Leading a senior group of 30 business executives including, Cameron Clyne, Group CEO at NAB and John Paitaridis, Managing Director at Optus Business. The week-long trip centred on Technology Innovation and Cyber Security introducing Australian businesses to the best that Israel has to offer. Read more
Regavim condemns NGOs for exploiting Bedouin tragedy in time of war
Regavim, a leading Israeli research-based legal advocacy organization, has condemned the efforts of NGOs* to further undermine Israeli law and solidify illegal Bedouin settlement by filing a suit against the State of Israel in the Supreme Court demanding immediate allocation of shelters to illegal Bedouin encampments in southern Israel. Read more
Update from MFA
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem updates the current situation… Read more
Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs update
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs praised the conclusions of the European Union Foreign Affairs Council (22 July) in regard to Operation Protective Edge. Read more
Facts and figures…Civilian assistance to Gaza
Facts and figures from the Israeli Ministry of Defense… Read more
UNRWA finds more rockets in a second school
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency has discovered yet again rockets hidden in a vacant school in the Gaza Strip. Read more
Anatomy of Protective Edge
The Israeli Embassy in Wellingotn, New Zealand says that the current operation in Gaza is not of Israel’s choosing. Read more
Meeting Ban Ki-Moon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has met with United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. Read more
Victoria Parliamentary Friends of Israel condemn violence
The Victorian Parliamentary Friends of Israel condemns the recent violence that has left many men, women, and children dead and injured in both Gaza and Israel. Read more
Update by Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at the Defence Ministry in Tel Aviv last night… Read more
Coming to terms with 6,000,000
The Australasian Union of Jewish Students (AUJS) has launched ‘6 Million Friends’, an innovative social media campaign designed to help people conceptualise the number of Jewish people who died in the Holocaust. Read more
Claims conference plans for the future
After extensive discussion among more than 60 representatives from its member organizations at the annual meeting of the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference), the Board of Directors voted on the long-term future direction of the organization that has, for over the past six decades, advocated on behalf of Jewish Holocaust victims and their heirs. Read more
My dearest Israel
My dearest Israel,
Why do you weep so? There is no shame in shedding a tear for an enemy which you have to crush. We do this every Passover when we remember those Egyptians who died at the Red Sea. How may I comfort you? Your deep soul-searching shows that you have not lost the good inclination for you do not rejoice at the killing of your foes as does your enemy. Read more
Support from leslie
I want to offer you my whole-hearted support in your ongoing conflict with your neighbours.
Shame on all of us
We in Australia, many of us immigrants or children of immigrants, enjoy a wonderful life. Read more
Australia condemns Hamas ceasefire refusal
Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has condemned Hamas’s rejection of a proposed ceasefire. Read more
Not a time for complacency
Dear Jewish Communities and Israelis overseas,
This is not a time for complacency! We cannot afford it. Read more
A letter from Israel
Melbourne-born Delilah Schwartz is in the IDF training as an officer…and writes from Israel. Read more
Five Double Passes to give away
J-Wire has five double passes on offer to Melbourne readers for French/Israeli movie “Rock the Casbah”. Read more
