Australia, UK and Canada establish peace fund for Israelis and Palestinians
June 12, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Australia, the United Kingdom and Canada have announced a new International Peace Fund for Israelis and Palestinians.
Israel unveils US$1.3b boost for northern infrastructure and services
June 12, 2026 by Pesach Benson
The Israeli government on Thursday approved a supplementary development plan for the Northern District worth approximately NIS 4 billion (US$1.3 billion). Read more
Green energy revolution at Tel Aviv University
June 12, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Tel Aviv University (TAU) now sources about 45% of its electricity from green energy, as part of its strategic climate and sustainability plan, the university’s Green Council has announced. Read more
New funding available for Jewish festivals and cultural events
June 12, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
The state government has announced $1 million for the Stronger Together Festival and Event Grants Program, opening a key funding avenue for Jewish community organisations in NSW.
Neo-Nazi linked man charged over alleged threats to royal commission witness
June 12, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
A Northern Rivers man linked to the National Socialist Network has been charged after allegedly sending offensive emails to a witness before the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.
Community to gather in Bondi to mark six months since tragedy
June 12, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s Jewish community and friends will gather this Sunday evening, 14 June, to mark six months since the devastating tragedy that shook the local area and the nation.
New Zealand joins 21 nations condemning Iranian-linked attacks on Jewish communities
June 11, 2026 by Greg Bouwer
New Zealand has joined twenty-one other countries in condemning what Western governments describe as an Iranian-backed campaign targeting Jewish communities, dissidents, journalists and American interests across Europe, North America and Australia. Read more
Israel passes law redrawing lines of authority over police misconduct cases
June 11, 2026 by Pesach Benson
The Knesset early Thursday approved a law restructuring Israel’s Police Investigations Department (PID), shifting oversight of police misconduct away from the State Attorney’s Office and placing it under the Justice Ministry. Read more
Israeli study suggests fat loss ‘memory’ could change how doctors treat obesity
June 11, 2026 by TPS-IL
Losing belly fat may deliver benefits that last far longer than previously thought — even if the weight eventually returns, according to a major Israeli study that challenges conventional thinking about dieting success. Read more
Daughter of Bondi victim leads research to support first responders
June 11, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The daughter of Bondi terror attack victim Alex Kleytman is spearheading a study to help police, paramedics and other emergency workers better manage the psychological toll of future mass casualty incidents.
Victorian Jewish groups offered grants for healing after Bondi
June 11, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Victorian Jewish organisations will be able to apply for new one-off wellbeing grants announced today in a move aimed at helping the community recover from the Bondi Beach terror attack and the continuing strain of antisemitism.
When fear takes hold, how do communities keep talking?
Earlier this year, Rabbi Zalman Kastel had a personal encounter with some people that seemed to him to be antisemitic.
Bondi sunrise service honours victims of tragedy
June 10, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
As the sun rose over Bondi Beach on Tuesday, members of the Sydney Jewish community came together to mark six months since the terror attack that shook Australia and the Jewish world.
Australia, Canada, France, Norway, U.K. sanction ‘extremist settlers’ in Judea and Samaria
June 10, 2026 by JNS
The foreign ministers of Australia, Canada, France, Norway and the United Kingdom said on Tuesday that they were taking “coordinated action” to sanction “extremist settlers” for what they said were “horrific levels of settler violence against Palestinian civilians.” Read more
New charges for Bondi accused in ‘unprecedented’ case
June 10, 2026 by AAP
The case against the surviving Bondi Beach gunman is still in its legal infancy after he was hit with a mountain of fresh charges. Read more
New data highlights heavy demands on Israeli reservists
June 10, 2026 by Brett Goodman TPS-IL
Israeli reservists averaged 94 days of service in 2024 and 78 days in 2025, according to statistics released by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Tuesday. Read more
Police clock biker at 285 km/h, may be Israel’s fastest ever speeding offence
June 10, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Police in Israel on Tuesday said they recorded what may be the fastest speeding offence ever documented in the country, after a motorcyclist was allegedly caught travelling at 285 km/h (178 mph) on a northern highway. Read more
Press Council upholds complaint over antisemitic cartoon
June 10, 2026 by Rob Klein
The Australian Press Council upheld a complaint against The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age yesterday regarding a Cathy Wilcox cartoon published shortly after the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. Read more
Netanyahu in speech to nation declares ‘Iran and Hezbollah are weaker than ever’
June 9, 2026 by TPS-IL
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the Israeli public Monday evening regarding the events of the past 24 hours. Read more
Italy probes Israel’s Ben-Gvir over Gaza flotilla
Italian prosecutors have launched an investigation into Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over his treatment of activists from a flotilla. Read more
ICC prosecutor suspended over misconduct allegations
June 9, 2026 by AAP
The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, has been suspended pending a vote by member states following a probe into accusations of sexual harassment made against him. Read more
JNF NSW announces educator of the year
June 9, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
JNF NSW has named Janice Behrmann its Educator of the Year, recognising her decades of commitment to Jewish education and her work in strengthening young people’s connection to Israel.
Jewish teacher says school failed to act on antisemitic abuse
June 9, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
A Jewish educator at a Victorian government secondary college has told the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion she felt unsupported after facing repeated antisemitic harassment from students.
Israeli home front returns to emergency footing
June 8, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Israel’s home front returned to emergency footing on Monday after Iran resumed ballistic missile fire, sending millions of Israelis back to shelters and triggering new nationwide restrictions. Read more
Israel today
June 8, 2026 by TPS-IL
Israel retaliates after an attack from Iranian missiles.
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King’s Birthday Awards 2026
June 7, 2026 by J-Wire
We congratulate all members of Australia’s Jewish community who have been honoured in this year’s King’s Birthday Awards. Read more
‘Digital determinism’ in youth sports may shape careers too early
June 7, 2026 by Pesach Benson
With the 2026 World Cup due to kick off on Thursday, Israeli researchers are warning that a quieter technological shift is already reshaping the future of football: artificial intelligence systems are increasingly used to rank, analyse, and predict children’s athletic potential. Read more
King’s Birthday Awards
June 7, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
At 10 p.m. this evening, JWire will publish the names of the Jewish recipients and the names of those who are proud of their Jewish heritage. Read more
Read the new Mossad chief’s message left during visit to Western Wall
The new Mossad director, Roman Gofman, visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem on Friday, jotting down a brief note in the Western Wall Heritage Foundation guestbook. Read more
Two Israeli soldiers KIA in Southern Lebanon
June 7, 2026 by JNS
Two Israel Defence Forces soldiers were slain while battling Iranian-backed Hezbollah terrorists in Southern Lebanon, the military announced on Saturday night. Read more
