Royal Commission hearings to begin this week as submissions pass 5,700
May 2, 2026 by Rob Klein
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion will open its first public hearings in Sydney this week, following the release of its interim report and a sharp rise in submissions detailing antisemitism across Australia.
Minns admits failure to protect Jews before Bondi attack
May 1, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NSW Premier Chris Minns has acknowledged that his government failed in its core duty to protect citizens during the deadly antisemitic terrorist attack at Bondi Beach last December.
12 soldiers injured in Hezbollah drone strike
May 1, 2026 by TPS-IL
At least 12 IDF soldiers were injured on Thursday morning when a Hezbollah explosive-laden drone struck a military position near the northern Israeli community of Shomera, the Israel Defense Forces said.
Mother shocked by racist and antisemitic graffiti at local playground
May 1, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
A mother in Rolleston near Christchurch, New Zealand, says she felt sick and unsafe after discovering racist and antisemitic graffiti, including a swastika, at a children’s playground used by her young son.
UK raises terror threat level after London stabbings
May 1, 2026 by AAP
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Jewish people are living in fear in the United Kingdom as authorities raised the country’s terrorism threat level.
Jewish Australians urged to open homes for storytelling push to antisemitism Royal Commission
May 1, 2026 by Rob Klein
Jewish families and others who have experienced or witnessed antisemitism are being urged to open their homes this Sunday night for a coordinated community effort to drive submissions to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.
Special Envoy launches antisemitism handbook
May 1, 2026 by David Marlow
Australia’s Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism, Jillian Segal AO, launched the handbook “Understanding Antisemitism in Australia” on Thursday morning at the Jewish Museum of Australia in St Kilda, Melbourne.
PM pledges to adopt all recommendations from interim Commission report
April 30, 2026 by AAP J-Wire
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged to adopt all recommendations from the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, saying Australia’s Jewish community is still “grieving, still hurting, still craving answers” five months after the Bondi terror attack.
Israeli navy intercepts Gaza-bound flotilla
April 30, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Israeli naval forces intercepted a large Gaza-bound activist flotilla Wednesday night in the eastern Mediterranean, stopping dozens of vessels seeking to challenge Israel’s maritime blockade of the Hamas-controlled Strip. Read more
Jewish events to face tighter security as royal commission interim report sets out reforms
April 30, 2026 by AAP J-Wire
Public Jewish life in Australia is set to operate under heightened security as the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion calls for nationwide changes following the Bondi terror attack, warning that festivals such as Chanukah will continue to be high-risk targets.
Israel and Australian Jewish leaders condemn London synagogue stabbing
April 30, 2026 by Agencies
Israel reacted strongly on Wednesday to a stabbing attack in north London that left two Jewish men injured outside a synagogue in Golders Green, a largely Jewish area. Read more
Herzog moves to mediate plea bargain in Netanyahu corruption cases
April 29, 2026 by J-Wire
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has invited prosecutors and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s defense team to negotiations aimed at reaching a plea agreement in the Israeli leader’s ongoing corruption trial. Read more
Trump administration targets green card applicants over anti-Israel speech
April 29, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Trump administration is moving to tighten immigration screening rules, with new guidance allowing authorities to deny green cards to applicants based on past anti-Israel speech, including online activity and protest involvement.
Another antisemitic arson attack in Melbourne
April 29, 2026 by David Marlow
The Melbourne Jewish community has been targeted in another antisemitic arson attack, with a billboard promoting an event featuring United Hatzalah firebombed.
Venice Biennale jury excludes Israel from top awards over ICC warrants
April 29, 2026 by Rob Klein
The jury of the Venice Biennale has ruled that countries whose leaders face charges at the International Criminal Court will not be considered for its top prizes, a move that effectively excludes Israel from this year’s awards.
Second man charged over role in mimicking Bondi attack
April 29, 2026 by AAP J-Wire
A second man has been charged over an incident in which two individuals allegedly mimicked the Bondi Beach terror attack before abusing bystanders on a footbridge overlooking the beach.
Israel leads world in AI use, study finds
April 29, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Israel has been ranked the world’s most intensive user of artificial intelligence per capita, with new data showing widespread daily adoption across its technology workforce.
“Like a Volcano”: Survivor warns antisemitism has erupted across Australia as Royal Commission prepares interim report
April 29, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Adelaide Holocaust Museum founder and Holocaust survivor, 93-year-old Andrew Steiner has described a sudden “volcano” of antisemitism erupting across Australia
B’nai B’rith unveils global ‘Passport’ as Australian fans head to World Cup in North America
April 29, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Thousands of Australian football fans, including many Jewish supporters, are set to travel to North America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Jerusalem hosts first Israel-Serbia strategic dialogue
April 29, 2026 by JNS
Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar hosted Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Đurić in Jerusalem on Tuesday for the first Israel-Serbia Strategic Dialogue.
“Concert for Hope and Unity” cancelled after Greek choir declines to perform with Jewish group
April 28, 2026 by Rob Klein
A planned benefit concert at Sydney Town Hall to support families affected by the Bondi terror attack has been cancelled after members of a Greek choir refused to perform alongside a Jewish group, citing political objections and fears about security.
Hezbollah drone attack sends thousands to shelters in northern Israel
April 28, 2026 by JNS
Air-raid sirens blared across the Western Galilee on Monday morning, sending thousands of civilians scrambling for bomb shelters as Iranian-backed Hezbollah launched a drone attack from Lebanon.
Israel’s High Court gives government deadline to outline October 7 probe
April 28, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Free legal support available as Royal Commission deadline approaches
April 28, 2026 by Rob Klein
National Legal Aid is providing a free national legal service is encouraging Australians with experiences of antisemitism to seek advice before making submissions to the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.
Zionist Federation states Kotel must remain a home for the whole Jewish people
April 27, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Zionist Federation of Australia has raised concern about proposed legislation before Israel’s parliament that would place prayer arrangements at the Western Wall under the authority of the Chief Rabbinate, as Progressive and Masorti groups warn the move could criminalise non-Orthodox worship.
IDF soldier killed, six wounded in Hezbollah drone strike in Southern Lebanon
April 27, 2026 by JNS
An Israel Defense Forces soldier was killed and six others were wounded in a Hezbollah explosive drone strike in Southern Lebanon on Sunday, the military said.
Netanyahu cancels Lag B’Omer pilgrimage over Hezbollah threats
April 27, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Israel will sharply scale back one of its largest annual religious gatherings this year, as security concerns along the northern border continue despite a declared ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Bennett and Lapid join together to challenge Netanyahu
April 27, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Former Israeli prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid have announced they will contest the next Knesset election on a joint ticket led by Bennett under the name “Yachad” (“Together” in English).
Gazans cast votes in local election for first time in 20 years
April 26, 2026 by JNS
Gazan residents participated on Saturday for the first time in two decades in municipal elections organised by the Palestinian Authority.
IDF kills terrorists in Lebanon amid Hezbollah’s ongoing ceasefire violations
April 26, 2026 by JNS
The Israel Defense Forces killed more than 15 Hezbollah terrorists in Southern Lebanon over the weekend as the Iranian proxy continued to challenge the fragile truce.
