Israeli hostage in Gaza killed in captivity

Sahar Baruch, a 25-year-old Israeli who was taken hostage on October 7, has died in captivity, Kibbutz Be’eri announced on Saturday of its former resident. Read more

Israeli operations in Gaza continue as Hamas fires from schools, mosque

Israel Defence Forces troops continued to operate deep inside the Gaza Strip on Saturday as fighter jets struck Hamas assets across the Palestinian enclave. Read more

‘Keep fighting’: school students’ promise for Palestine

Students say they will not let up with their demands as hundreds skipped school in support of Palestine and an end to the conflict in Gaza. Read more

IDF destroys tunnel shafts, eliminates terrorists as intense battles rage in Gaza

The Israel Defence Forces destroyed tunnel shafts, a key part of Hamas’s underground infrastructure in Gaza, and killed significant numbers of terrorists on Thursday, as battles raged across Khan Yunis, Shejaiya and Jabalia throughout the day. Read more

NZ leadership concerned with political language used in Israel-Hamas war statements

The New Zealand Jewish Council and the Holocaust Centre of New Zealand are dismayed at the use of inflammatory and Holocaust-related language in the political arena in New Zealand. Read more

Chanukah – Lights of Hope

Two months on from the 7^th of October terrorist attack, the ECAJ, Lights of Hope and Moriah College held a Chanukah event, commemorating the atrocity and bringing in the holiday as a community. Read more

“I don’t care if it offends Jews”

The first Victorian to be charged with performing a Nazi salute in public says he continues to perform the banned gesture every day. Read more

Penny Wong plans to visit Israel within weeks

Penny Wong will make a visit to the Middle East within weeks, following a bipartisan delegation travelling to Israel. Read more

Will sexual violence become a recurring form of Palestinian terror?

In the wake of Israeli officials’ graphic testimony at the United Nations of widespread rape and mutilation of women’s bodies by Hamas terrorists during the attacks of October 7, and the continuing revelations of further atrocities, one women’s rights activist fears that sexual violence will become a recurring theme of Palestinian terror. Read more

Right-wing terror threats to go under the microscope

Right-wing extremism in Australia will go under the spotlight in a new inquiry. Read more

Israel to open Kerem Shalom to inspect aid trucks

Israel will open the Kerem Shalom Crossing to inspect humanitarian aid trucks soon. Read more

Anti-tank missile kills Israeli farmer near Lebanese border

An Israeli farmer was killed on Thursday when an anti-tank missile hit a vehicle in the Upper Galilee community of Mattat near the Lebanese border. Read more

Nova Festival exhibition – a memorial to those who lost their lives

President Isaac Herzog spoke at the opening ceremony of the “6:29” exhibition in memory of those murdered at the Nova Festival on October 7. Read more

IDF Commando Brigade raids Hamas stronghold of Khan Yunis in south Gaza

The Israel Defence Forces’ 98th Division, which includes the Commando Brigade and other special forces, launched a raid of Khan Yunis, Hamas’s stronghold in southern Gaza, IDF Spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari announced on Wednesday evening, adding that Hamas was surprised by the raid. Read more

Netanyahu: Israeli troops surround Hamas senior leader Sinwar’s home

The Israel Defence Forces has surrounded the residence of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in the Gaza Strip, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement on Wednesday night. Read more

Investigations on hate speech in Sydney dropped

The Daily Mail has reported that Muslim clerics found to be delivering hate sermons will not be prosecuted. Read more

IDF finds massive weapons cache near Gaza clinic, school

Israeli forces have located a massive stockpile of weapons near a clinic and school in the Gaza Strip, the IDF said on Wednesday, describing it as “one of the largest found” since the start of the ground invasion on Oct. 27. Read more

Neighbours ‘stunned’ after ex-SS soldier found living in sleepy English suburb

A British newspaper has revealed the hidden past of a 97-year-old gardening enthusiast living in a quiet Nottingham suburb, once a member of Hitler’s notorious Waffen SS Galizien. Read more

NZ Labour labels Israel’s attack on Gaza as genocide

New Zealand Labour has labelled Israel’s attacks in Gaza as genocide in a parliamentary debate that ended with unanimous support for “urgent steps towards a ceasefire”. Read more

Israeli military releases image of Hamas commanders it killed smiling in tunnel hideout

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) revealed never-before-seen photos found in Hamas terror tunnels, including one of five of the most senior figures from its Northern Gaza Brigade killed during the fighting while hiding in the tunnels. Read more

Scores dead as Israel storms southern Gaza’s main city

Israeli forces have bombarded southern Gaza’s main city in what they called the fiercest fighting in five weeks of ground operations against Hamas militants, as the United States again pressed Israel to minimise Palestinian civilian casualties. Read more

Netanyahu: Only Israel can demilitarize Gaza

Israel will not accept any international force in the Gaza Strip, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a primetime address on Tuesday night. Read more

US announces restrictions against Israeli, Palestinian ‘extremists’

“Violence in the West Bank this year is at levels not seen since the Second Intifada, and in recent weeks, an alarming surge in violent acts has driven this unwelcome record even higher,” said Matthew Miller, U.S. State Department spokesman, at the department’s press briefing on Tuesday. Read more

IDF penetrates heart of south Gaza in ‘most intense day’ of ground op

The Israel Defense Forces over the past 24 hours penetrated the heart of the southern Gaza Strip as soldiers fought to take control of key neighbourhoods in Khan Yunis, the second largest city in the enclave. Read more

Hamas tranquillised hostages before release to ‘look happy’

Hamas drugged the hostages who were released during the ceasefire so that they would “look happy” during the transfer to the Red Cross in Gaza, according to Israel’s Health Ministry. Read more

Vigil condemns ‘silence’ over sexual violence claims

With their mouths taped shut, hundreds of women stood in solidarity with their Israeli counterparts to condemn reports of sexual violence at the hands of Hamas and what they say is silence from humanitarian organisations. Read more

Israel strikes Hezbollah sites following rocket attacks

Israeli Air Force fighter jets and aerial drones struck a command and control centre, terrorist infrastructure, and military sites belonging to the Hezbollah terror organization in Lebanon on Monday, the Israel Defence Forces said. Read more

Operating in Gaza for first time, Israel’s newest combat brigade has destroyed 30 tunnels

For the first time since its establishment in 2005, the Israeli military’s Kfir Brigade is operating in the Gaza Strip and its forces have already located and destroyed more than 30 tunnel shafts. Read more

A new CEO for Melbourne Holocaust Museum

Following on from its reopening after an extensive redevelopment and rebranding, the Melbourne Holocaust Museum (MHM) has announced that it has appointed Dr Steven Cooke as its new CEO. Read more

Australia safe for Jews

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says Australia remains a safe place for Jewish people despite Israel issuing travel warnings for its citizens looking to visit. Read more

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