Sydney man jailed for five years over foreign-directed antisemitic attacks
March 11, 2026 by J-Wire Staff
A 32-year-old Sydney man has today received a maximum five-year prison sentence for masterminding a series of arson attacks and antisemitic vandalism incidents across the city in January 2025.
IINZ calls on government to condemn UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese’s antisemitic rhetoric and bias
March 11, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
The Israel Institute of New Zealand (IINZ) urges the New Zealand Government to join like-minded countries in condemning the ongoing antisemitic statements and anti-Israel bias demonstrated by Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967. Read more
Sanctuary of Sydney’s Great Synagogue rededicated after 148 years
March 11, 2026 by Rob Klein
Sydney’s Great Synagogue has rededicated its sanctuary in a ceremony led by the Chief Rabbi of the Commonwealth, Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis, marking the completion of a major restoration of one of Australia’s most significant Jewish heritage buildings.
Sydney Biennale criticised for one-sided anti-Israel focus
The 2026 Biennale of Sydney, which will open this Saturday, is facing criticism following claims in many artworks, exhibition texts, and related statements that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. This has raised questions about political bias in one of Australia’s major publicly funded arts festivals.
KKL-JNF board approves millions in emergency aid
March 11, 2026 by Tal Kamir
Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael–Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) has approved special emergency assistance for local authorities that were affected during Operation “Roaring Lion.” Read more
Matilda’s parents wed in quiet Sydney ceremony
March 11, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The parents of the youngest person killed in the Bondi Beach terror attack have married in a small, private ceremony in Sydney, carving out a moment of joy after months of profound grief.
Bondi terror attack impersonator’s hateful tirade
March 11, 2026 by AAP
A man’s racist rant while mimicking the actions of the gunmen behind the deadly Bondi terror attack can be put down to drunken stupidity, his lawyer says. Read more
Israel sets up new rocket-protected hospital for vulnerable patients
March 10, 2026 by JNS
Clalit Health Services has opened a new rocket-protected hospital designed to safeguard some of the nation’s most vulnerable patients as Iran continues to fire ballistic missiles at the Jewish state, the healthcare provider said on Sunday. Read more
$12m boost for Jewish education announced during Chief Rabbi Mirvis’s visit
March 10, 2026 by Rob Klein
A $12 million multi-year funding commitment to Jewish education and community programs was announced at Kesser Torah College during a visit by Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis.
IDF names second soldier KIA in Southern Lebanon
March 10, 2026 by JNS
The Israel Defence Forces on Monday afternoon released the name of a second soldier slain while fighting the Iranian-backed Hezbollah terrorist group in Lebanon the previous day. Read more
Minutes old, seeking refuge in human shelter
March 9, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A paramedic team from Magen David Adom (MDA) delivered a baby in the back of an ambulance on Sunday evening, moments before receiving an alert of a missile launch from Iran toward southern Israel. Read more
Leader defiant after police power warning left unheeded
A premier has accepted the buck stops with him after passing over internal advice that warned about excessive policing before he gave his state’s top officer extra power to restrict protests. Read more
Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new supreme leader?
March 9, 2026 by AAP
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba has been chosen by Iran’s Assembly of Experts to succeed his late father as supreme leader, in a sign that hardliners are still firmly in charge. Mojtaba Khamenei has close ties with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards but has never held a formal government role and opposes reforms and engagement with the West.
Jewish women share stories of leadership and resilience
March 9, 2026 by Rob Klein
Sydney’s Emanuel Synagogue combined with WIZO to mark International Women’s Day yesterday, with a panel of Jewish women from film, journalism, humanitarian aid, and education reflecting on how storytelling and identity shape public conversation and social change.
Ryvchin warns global leaders after deadly attacks on Australian Jews
Jewish Australians have experienced the sharpest decline in physical security of any Jewish community in the world, according to Alex Ryvchin, a sobering assessment from a leader in a country long considered one of the world’s safest democracies.
Trump: When you look at Oct. 7, war on Iran ‘had to be done’
March 8, 2026 by JNS
The war against Iran “had to be done,” U.S. President Donald Trump said at a summit of Latin American leaders in Florida on Saturday. Read more
Israeli commandos hunt for clues in four-decade Ron Arad mystery
March 8, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Israeli commandos carried out a rare deep raid in eastern Lebanon overnight in an attempt to locate the remains of missing Israeli Air Force navigator Ron Arad, Israel confirmed on Saturday. Arad disappeared nearly four decades ago after his aircraft was shot down during a mission over Lebanon. Read more
Israel to allow limited international departures as rescue flights continue
March 8, 2026 by Pesach Benson
International flights departing Israel are set to resume gradually on Sunday from Ben Gurion Airport, authorities announced Saturday night, as the government continues efforts to stabilize air travel during the ongoing conflict with Iran. Read more
Azerbaijan foils alleged Iranian plots targeting Jewish sites and oil pipeline
March 8, 2026 by AAP J-Wire
Azerbaijan’s State Security Service has announced it has thwarted multiple planned terrorist attacks and sabotage operations allegedly directed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Among the primary targets were prominent Jewish sites: the Ashkenazi synagogue in Baku, a modern synagogue in Dilara Aliyeva Street serving the Ashkenazi and European Jewish communities. The Israeli embassy in the capital was also a reported target. Also allegedly targeted was a leader of the ancient Mountain Jews community, a historic Jewish group with centuries-old roots in the Caucasus region.
UK police arrest four men suspected of spying for Iran on Jewish community
British police have arrested four men suspected of spying for Iran following an investigation into alleged surveillance of Jewish sites and individuals in London.
Library loses literary awards after ‘martyr’ blowback
March 6, 2026 by AAP
A library has lost its role managing a state’s literary awards after an Indigenous writer was criticised for her comments about a slain Hamas leader.
Prosecutors appeal Nazi salute sentence for ex-TV star
Prosecutors are appealing a former soap star’s restorative justice sentence for performing a Nazi salute, as the actor launches his own conviction challenge. Read more
Jewish community leaders welcome Hizb ut-Tahrir ban
March 6, 2026 by Rob Klein
Jewish community leaders have welcomed the federal government’s decision to ban Hizb ut-Tahrir under new hate group laws, describing it as a vital step to combat extremism, antisemitism and threats to social cohesion.
NZ Security Chief warns: Bondi-style antisemitic attack “could happen here”
March 5, 2026 by Greg Bouwer
New Zealand’s top intelligence official has warned that the kind of antisemitic terror attack seen in Bondi late last year is the type of violence that “could happen here”. Read more
Israel’s president praises MDA’s wartime work on Ramla visit
March 5, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Israel’s President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal Herzog visited Magen David Adom’s national headquarters in Ramla on Wednesday, receiving a situation briefing on the emergency service’s role in Operation Roaring Lion and its wider readiness. Read more
Man pleads not guilty to intimidation charges during Herzog visit
March 5, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A Sydney man has pleaded not guilty to charges of intimidation and offensive conduct following incidents during the February visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
Think tank warns social media outrage fuelling distrust and division
March 5, 2026 by AAP J-Wire
Online outrage and disinformation spreading across social media are emerging as a serious threat to Australia’s social cohesion, according to a new report that warns the country is facing growing pressure from polarisation, terrorism and foreign conflicts.
Albanese and Carney warn Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons
March 5, 2026 by Rob Klein
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have called for a wider de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East while stressing that Iran must not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons.
Israel strikes Qom building as clerics meet to choose Khamenei successor
March 4, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Israel has struck a building in Iran’s holy city of Qom where senior clerics from the Assembly of Experts were reportedly gathering to select a successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated on Saturday in joint US-Israeli strikes.
Hundreds of Aussies heading home from Middle East
March 4, 2026 by AAP
A Sydney-bound flight is on its way to Dubai, carrying fleeing Australians, as crisis teams are sent to the Middle East to provide extra consular support.
