Peaceful rally supporting Jewish students at Melbourne University
May 2, 2024 by David Marlow
The Australasian Union of Jewish Students held a peaceful rally today on campus at Melbourne University in support of Jewish students on campus and against antisemitism, bullying and intimidation. Read more
Mum in tears as boy accused of terror plot denied bail
May 2, 2024 by AAP
An alleged teenage terrorism conspirator who made “explicit threats” to stab Jewish or Assyrian people has been denied bail and deemed an “unacceptable risk” to the community. Read more
More time to draft the orthodox ino the military
May 2, 2024 by Pesach Benson
As a court-imposed deadline passed, the Israeli government told the High Court of Justice on Wednesday it needed more time to formulate a plan for drafting Orthodox men into military service. Read more
‘Time is now’ for ceasefire: Blinken to Israeli leaders
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged for a ceasefire when he met with Israeli leaders in his push to bring a pause in the nearly seven months of war. Read more
State comptroller calls on Netanyahu to cooperate with probe of Oct. 7 failures
May 2, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Israel’s State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman called on the country’s Prime Minister and military chief of staff to cooperate with his office’s probe into the failures of October 7 in separate letters sent on Wednesday. Read more
Turkey joining South Africa’s genocide lawsuit, Israel’s embassies on alert worldwide
May 2, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Turkey announced it is joining South Africa’s genocide lawsuit against Israel in the International Court of Justice on Wednesday. Read more
Teen terror plot accused a ‘mate’ of bishop’s stabber
An alleged terrorism conspirator who claimed to be mates with another teenager accused of stabbing a bishop during a live-streamed sermon will spend at least one more night in custody before learning whether he is granted bail.
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AUJS to rally in Melbourne tomorrow
May 1, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Representatives of the Zionist Federation of Australia will attend an AUJS rally at Melbourne University tomorrow. Read more
Police end pro-Palestine occupation at Columbia
May 1, 2024 by AAP
Protesters have been taken into custody after Columbia University called in New York police to end the pro-Palestinian occupation on campus. Read more
$320 million Gaza pier to be operational in early May
May 1, 2024 by Pesach Benson
The US military has released the first photos of $320 million offshore floating pier being built to streamline humanitarian aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip. Read more
Israeli president: ICC warrants would hamper global fight against terrorism
May 1, 2024 by Pesach Benson
As concerns grow in Jerusalem that the International Criminal Court may issue arrest warrants for top Israeli officials, President Isaac Herzog denounced on Tuesday what he called attempts to “abuse international legal institutions – including the ICC – to deny the state of Israel its basic rights.” Read more
Divided by possible hostage deal, Israeli war cabinet meeting cancelled
May 1, 2024 by Pesach Benson
A meeting of Israel’s War Cabinet scheduled for Tuesday night was cancelled as the governing coalition was divided over a possible hostage deal with Hamas. Read more
Allegra Spender calls for welcoming university campuses
April 30, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Federal Independent MP Allegra Spender has asked Education Minister Jason Clare to make it clear he does not support pro-Palestinian encampments in universities. Read more
Blinken heading to Israel to press for Gaza ceasefire deal
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday urged Hamas to accept Israel’s “extraordinarily generous” truce offer, speaking from Saudi Arabia ahead of his visit to the Jewish state. Read more
Decision on Rafah op expected within 72 hours
April 30, 2024 by JNS
The Israeli government will decide within the next 72 hours whether to launch a military operation to eliminate Hamas’s terror battalions in Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah, Ynet reported on Tuesday. Read more
ECAJ calls for leadership from universities and government
April 28, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry is monitoring the deteriorating situation on US campuses and events at Australian universities, particularly the University of Sydney and the University of Melbourne. Read more
Offended by fellow councillor wearing keffiyeh at dawn service
April 26, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Randwick Greens councillor Rafaela Pandolfini attended the council’s dawn service on ANZAC Day wearing a keffiyeh. Read more
Flotilla challenging Gaza blockade due to leave Turkey as Israel braces for confrontation
April 26, 2024 by Baruch Yedid - TPS
A provocative flotilla of ships destined for Gaza received permission from Turkish authorities to depart from Istanbul today (Friday) under the leadership of an Islamist aid organization with ties to Hamas. Read more
Israel applauds EU decision to further sanction Iran
April 26, 2024 by Gil Tanenbaum - TPS
Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz has applauded the vote of the European Parliament to condemn Iran and impose sanctions on the regime, calling the move a “milestone.”
The Holocaust and Euro 2024 in Germany
April 26, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The World Jewish Congress, with the German NGO WhatMatters, will pioneer initiatives aimed at leveraging the power of sports to combat antisemitism and honour the memory of the Holocaust ahead of EUFA EURO 2024. Read more
Israeli aircraft strike more than 30 Hamas targets
April 25, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Israeli aircraft have struck more than 30 Hamas targets across Gaza over the last 24 hours, including terror squads, weapons storage facilities, military structures, and other terror infrastructure, the Israel Defence Forces said on Thursday morning. Read more
99 million-year-old amber yields fossil surprise
April 25, 2024 by Pesach Benson
In a discovery akin to stepping back into the ancient world, Israeli scientists uncovered a new species of flea preserved in amber. Read more
Israeli minister calls on UN envoy to deliver matzah to hostages in Gaza
April 22, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Ahead of the Passover holiday, an Israeli cabinet minister formally asked the UN’s Middle East envoy to ensure the delivery of matzah and wine to hostages held by Hamas in Gaza on Thursday. Read more
Idan Raichel hit song performed by 900 Emanuel voices
April 22, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
Sydney’s Emanuel School has produced a special rendition of Idan Raichel’s hit song – Shevet Achim Ve’achayot, a Tribe of Brothers and Sisters. Read more
Smotrich aims to legalize 68 outposts in Judea and Samaria
April 22, 2024 by JNS
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich aims to legalize 68 outposts in Judea and Samaria and has instructed various ministries to prepare to provide them with public services. Read more
Chag Sameach from Peter Dutton
April 22, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton sends a Pesach message to the Australian Jewish community. Read more
Jemima Montag to compete for two gold medals in Paris
April 22, 2024 by AAP
Australia’s best race walker Jemima Montag will challenge for two medals at the Paris Olympics after the national squad had a big day out at the world team championships in Turkey. Read more
Chag Sameach from Anthony Albanese
April 22, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sends a Pesach message to the Australian Jewish community. Read more
Netanyahu slams proposed sanctions on Israeli military
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will fight sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights violations after media reports said Washington was planning such a step. Read more
A 90th Barmitvah celebration
April 19, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Tomorrow’s Shabbat HaGadol will be great for 103-year-old Lenny Lipman, who will celebrate his 90th Barmitzah anniversary by reciting the Haftarah in Sydney’s North Shore Synagogue.
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