As Israeli soldiers share PTSD struggles, Purim celebrations shift
March 24, 2024 by Sveta Listratov
In light of the ongoing war with Hamas, Israeli society is reevaluating one of its longstanding Purim holiday traditions — firecrackers. Read more
Two-state solution could follow Palestine recognition
March 22, 2024 by AAP
Recognition of a Palestinian state could pave the way for a two-state solution, Australia and Britain say. Read more
Hearing their voices – Israeli Women: powerful stories at UIA Women’s Division 2024 headline events
March 22, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
Over 2,000 women came together for UIA Women’s Division 2024 headline events across Sydney, Melbourne and Perth for memorable gatherings of unity, connection and solidarity with the People of Israel. Read more
PLO flag flies at Tomb of Esther and Mordechai in Iran
March 22, 2024 by JNS
When Chief Rabbi of Iran Rabbi Yehuda Gerami arrived on Thursday, as he does every year on the Fast of Esther and Purim, to pray at the Tomb of Esther and Mordechai in Hamedan, he discovered that the PLO flag had been raised there. Read more
‘I placed him on the grave so that he could be closest to his father’
A moving and heartfelt moment occurred this week at Mount Herzl when Meitar Eliyahu, the widow of St. Sgt. (res.) Yedidya Eliyahu, who was killed in the Gaza war in early November, brought her newborn son Porat Aviya to his father’s grave at the military cemetery for the first time—a mere few weeks after his birth. Read more
Prosecutors push for more jail for neo-Nazi leaders
Prosecutors are pushing for more jail time for two neo-Nazi leaders who attacked a group of hikers in a national park, arguing their original sentences were manifestly inadequate. Read more
WATCH: IDF drone locates armed terrorist hiding in room
March 22, 2024 by JNS
The Israel Defence Forces on Thursday published footage of a drone identifying a terrorist hiding in a room, shortly before troops operating in the Hamad area of Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, killed him. Read more
University of Cape Town hosts Hezbollah, Houthi speakers on Zoom
March 22, 2024 by JNS
Speakers from the Hezbollah and Houthi terrorist organisations addressed students at the University of Cape Town (UCT) on Wednesday. Read more
Blinken warns Israel attack on Rafah would be a mistake
March 22, 2024 by AAP
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says a major Israeli ground assault on the southern Gaza town of Rafah would be “a mistake” and “unnecessary” to defeating Hamas, underscoring the further souring of relations between the United States and Israel. Read more
US to bring UN resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza
The United States will bring a draft resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an Israel-Hamas hostage deal to a UN Security Council vote. Read more
Palestinian support for Hamas and war remains high: survey
March 22, 2024 by Pesach Benson
A survey of Palestinians living in Gaza and the Palestinian Authority released on Wednesday found popular support for Hamas remains high despite the war. Read more
Hebrew Uni professor awarded the Israel Prize
March 22, 2024 by J-Wire
Dr Cochav Elkayam-Levy was awarded the Israel Prize in the field of Solidarity for her tireless work to raise awareness and acknowledgement of the crimes committed by Hamas on and following October 7 against Israeli women, children, men and families. Read more
UPJ to send solidarity mission to Israel
March 22, 2024 by Danny Hochberg
The Union for Progressive Judaism is to launch the first-ever UPJ Solidarity Mission to Israel. Read more
Dave Sharma: “loosen the grip Hamas has on Gaza”
March 21, 2024 by AAP
Australia must do more to repel Russian aggression in Ukraine and loosen the grip Hamas has on Gaza, a former ambassador to Israel warns. Read more
Two new rabbis installed at Sydney’s Emanuel Synagogue
March 20, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s two newest rabbis have been installed at a double ceremony at the Emanuel Synagogue. Read more
Israeli embassy NZ: UNRWA-Gaza is beyond repair
March 20, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Embassy of Israel in Wellington says information about the involvement of UNRWA employees in the terrorist organisation Hamas and the October 7 massacre continues to accumulate. Read more
Netanyahu spurns Biden plea to call off Rafah assault
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spurned a plea from Joe Biden to call off a planned ground assault of Rafah, the last refuge in Gaza for more than a million displaced people, where Israel believes Hamas militants are holed up. Read more
Nanotechnology breakthrough could transform Alzheimer’s care
March 20, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Bringing fresh hope for patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, Israeli and Italian scientists have discovered a new way to fight the disorder by targeting a harmful protein in its early stages. Read more
Biological pathway between heart disease and cancer
March 20, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Israeli researchers have discovered a direct biological pathway linking heart disease to an increased risk of cancer, offering a promising avenue for reducing cancer risk among heart disease patients. Read more
Lasers light up Jerusalem night sky
March 20, 2024 by Natalie Gattengo
A laser show of sound and colour lights up Jerusalem’s sky, extending over large areas of the capital city. Read more
Jeremy Jones honoured
March 19, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Researchers warn fish fleeing climate change face declining numbers
March 19, 2024 by Pesach Benson
An extensive international study has revealed a concerning trend: species of fish fleeing toward the poles to avoid rising sea temperatures are experiencing a marked decline in abundance. Read more
1,900 year-old hiding complex from Bar Kochba Revolt discovered in Galilee excavation
March 19, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Archaeologists unearthed a nearly 1,900-year-old hiding complex near the Sea of Galilee, shedding light on the tumultuous period of the Bar Kochba Revolt, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced on Monday. Read more
Israeli forces raid Shifa Hospital After Hamas attack from medical facility
March 19, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Israeli troops raided the Shifa Hospital in Gaza City after being fired on by Hamas terrorists inside the medical facility, the Israel Defense Forces said on Monday. Read more
South African-Israeli soldier captured by Hamas declared dead
March 18, 2024 by JNS
South African-Israeli dual national Daniel Perez, 22, from Yad Binyamin, was killed on Oct. 7 by Hamas terrorists, who are holding his remains in the Gaza Strip, the Israel Defense Forces revealed on Sunday. Read more
Israeli turns 86 in Hamas captivity in Gaza
March 18, 2024 by Amelie Botbol
Israeli hostage Shlomo Mansour, the oldest of 134 captives still being held by Hamas in Gaza, turned 86 years old on Sunday. Read more
Israel to mark Hamas massacre with annual commemorative day
March 18, 2024 by JNS
The Israeli Cabinet voted on Sunday to mark Hamas’s massacre of some 1,200 people with an annual commemoration on the 24th day of the Hebrew month of Tishrei. Read more
Dr Moshe Farchi received apologies for being uninvited to Gold Coast conference
March 18, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Executive Director of the Australia & New Zealand Mental Health Association has apologised to Israeli trauma specialist Dr Moshe Farchi and the Australian Jewish community for the decision to disinvite Dr Farchi from the Frontline Mental Health Conference on the Gold Coast earlier this month. Read more
Jonathan Glazer gets another serve
March 18, 2024 by George Foster
Australian Association of Jewish Holocaust Survivors & Descendants could not let Jonathan Glazer’s prepared Oscar speech pass by without its comment. Read more
NZ deputy PM likens previous Ardern government to Nazis
March 18, 2024 by AAP
New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has set off a frenzy for likening the previous government’s power-sharing policies with Maori to Nazi ideology. Read more
