‘Beauty and resilience’: Herzog praises Jewish Aussies
February 12, 2026 by AAP J-Wire
Israel’s president has concluded his trip to Australia feeling “hope in the air”, as he directly addressed protesters who have opposed his visit. Read more
‘A shame’: security fears hamper visit by Herzog
February 12, 2026 by AAP
Members of Australia’s Jewish community have been left feeling “very uncomfortable” by the Israeli president’s decision to cancel a visit to a place of worship amid security concerns. Read more
Israeli agency refutes claims made by Médecins Sans Frontières claims of Gaza water crisis
February 11, 2026 by J-Wire
The Israeli agency COGAT has refuted claims made by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF – Doctors Without Borders) that by limiting that organisation’s activities in Gaza, the Israeli government is creating a water crisis there. Read more
White nationalist admits inciting hate on Australia Day
February 11, 2026 by J-Wire
A man who twice referred to Jewish people as the “greatest enemy” during an Australia Day rally speech has admitted promoting hatred with his vile remarks. Read more
‘You are family. You are not alone’: Herzog joined by Albanese at Chabad of Bondi
February 11, 2026 by Rob Klein
Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined members of the Jewish community on Tuesday evening for a moving memorial at Chabad of Bondi, marking one of several significant events of remembrance during Herzog’s visit in the wake of the December 14 Bondi terror attack.
Albanese pushes Israeli president on aid worker’s death
The prime minister has raised the death in Gaza of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom with the visiting Israeli president during talks in Canberra. Read more
Bondi survivor gives thanks at the Rebbe’s grave
Yanky Super, a 24-year-old paramedic and volunteer on duty with Sydney’s Hatzalah emergency medical services, didn’t even hear a shot fired at Chabad of Bondi’s ‘Chanukah at the Sea’ event before he felt a bullet hit him in the back, collapsing his lung. Read more
Bondi shooters went ‘dark to stay off the radar’: ASIO
February 11, 2026 by AAP
ASIO admitted it cannot stop every terrorist or catch every spy but has stood by an early assessment of one of the Bondi shooters that cleared him as a threat. Read more
Israeli president trip defended ahead of Canberra visit
February 11, 2026 by AAP
Security has been tightened in the nation’s capital ahead of Isaac Herzog’s visit to Canberra on the third day of his contentious Australian trip. Read more
Herzog tells Jewish students to carry identity with pride
February 11, 2026 by Rob Klein
Israeli President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal Herzog were welcomed by hundreds of students at Moriah College on Tuesday as part of the President’s official visit to Australia, delivering a clear message of pride, resilience and connection to Israel amid rising antisemitism.
‘Very dark night’: protesters lament violent policing
February 10, 2026 by AAP
The use of force by police who beat and pepper-sprayed demonstrators protesting the Israeli president’s visit was proportionate, a state premier insists. Read more
Thousands gather in Sydney for An Evening of Light and Solidarity with President Herzog
February 10, 2026 by Rob Klein
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has delivered a deeply personal address to the Sydney community at An Evening of Light and Solidarity, an event that combined testimony, prayer, and reflection following the Bondi terror attack on December 14, 2025.
Protesters charged, anger over ‘brutal’ police response
February 10, 2026 by AAP
Nine protesters face criminal charges, and the actions of police are under scrutiny after violent clashes at a rally against the Israeli president’s visit. Read more
Herzog protest chaos as people pepper sprayed, arrested
February 9, 2026 by AAP
Police deployed pepper spray and arrested several people after a protest against Israel’s visiting president in one major city descended into chaos. Read more
Legal challenge fails over expanded police powers during Herzog visit
February 9, 2026 by Rob Klein
Protesters have lost a legal challenge to the NSW government’s decision to grant police expanded powers during the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog, with the Supreme Court finding the declaration was lawful and aimed at public safety.
‘We shall overcome this evil together’ – Herzog at Bondi memorial
February 9, 2026 by Rob Klein
Israeli President Isaac Herzog began his visit to Australia on Monday morning at the site of the Bondi Beach terror attack, in which 15 people were killed and more than 40 wounded during a Chanukah gathering.
Leaders urge peace during ‘contentious’ Israeli visit
Officials are pleading for calm when Israeli President Isaac Herzog visits Australia to mourn the victims of the Bondi terrorist attack. Read more
Legal fight ahead of contentious Israeli president trip
February 8, 2026 by AAP
Protesters are headed to court after police were granted extra power to try and stifle demonstrations against the Israeli president’s visit to Australia. Read more
Pro-Palestine slogans to be banned in nation-first move
February 8, 2026 by AAP
Popular pro-Palestinian slogans will be outlawed as one state introduces sweeping legislation to crack down on hate speech and antisemitism. Read more
A mother’s survival, a son’s oath: a judge’s story of gratitude
When Gregory Sirtes took the oath as a judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales on Friday, he presented the moment not as a personal triumph, but as the continuation of a family story that began in the horrors of a Nazi concentration camp.
NSW announces $1m mental health and resilience package after Bondi terror attack
The NSW government has announced a further $1 million in funding for Jewish community mental health and resilience programs following the deadly antisemitic terrorist attack on a Chanukah celebration in Bondi Beach on 14 December, 2025.
Protesters set to defy ban as Herzog visit declared major event
Protesters planning to march against the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog have still not reached an agreement with NSW Police, risking mass arrests.
Patron walks out of Sydney Festival show and cuts ties
February 6, 2026 by Rob Klein
A major Sydney Festival Jewish supporter who withdrew her backing after attending a flagship performance says the experience brought an abrupt end to a relationship she had built with the festival over more than two decades.
‘Grave insult’: activists vow to protest Israeli leader
February 6, 2026 by AAP J-Wire
Police and protesters appear to be on a collision course as activists vow to take to the streets to oppose the Israeli president’s Australian visit.
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Cessnock man charged over Nazi symbol
February 6, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
A 44-year-old Cessnock man has been charged after a Nazi symbol was allegedly marked on a council-issued rubbish bin in a residential area of the Hunter Valley town.
Wong defends Israeli president visit amid threats and protests
February 5, 2026 by JWire-AAP
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has defended the decision to host Israeli President Isaac Herzog, saying the visit is intended to support Australia’s Jewish community following the Bondi Beach terror attack, despite threats, protests and growing political criticism.
Teen ordered to avoid Israeli president after threats
A teenager accused of threatening to kill Israel’s president ahead of his contentious visit to Australia has been ordered not to approach or contact the head of state.
Protest ban extended to stop anti-Israeli visit ‘riot’
February 3, 2026 by AAP J-Wire
NSW Police have extended restrictions on public protests ahead of the Australian visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog, citing community safety concerns and the risk of unrest in Sydney.
Protest curb to stop ‘riot’ over Israel president visit
Extraordinary protest bans are slated to be prolonged as Israeli president Isaac Herzog visits Australia following the Bondi terror attack. Read more
2026 Australia Day Awards: The Jewish Recipients
January 25, 2026 by J-Wire
JWire congratulates all Jewish recipients of this year’s Australia Day Awards.
