Aussie ads appear alongside Middle East misinfo on X
November 30, 2023 by AAP
Heading home to see her newly-released brother
Mika Shanis will rush back to Israel from Melbourne today to welcome her brother Amit who has just been released by Hamas. Read more
Protestors take over the lobby of the visiting hostages families’ hotel
November 30, 2023 by J-Wire with AAP
Families of Israeli hostages and victims encountered a pro-Palestinian protest in the lobby of the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Melbourne late last night. Read more
STC acts after Palestine protest backlash
November 29, 2023 by AAP
The Sydney Theatre Company has apologised for its initial response to an onstage pro-Palestine protest. Read more
Model Gigi Hadid pushes blood libel of Palestinian organ-harvesting
In a since-deleted social-media posting, American supermodel Gigi Hadid levelled several false charges against Israel. Read more
Hamas forced 12-year-old hostage to watch Oct. 7 attack videos
The aunt of an Israeli boy who was held hostage by Hamas in Gaza said on Tuesday that while in captivity, he was forced to watch videos of the terror group’s Oct. 7 massacre and that he and the other child hostages were threatened at gunpoint when they cried. Read more
Bibas family relative pleads for their release, including baby Kfir
November 29, 2023 by JNS
The aunt of 10-month-old Kfir Bibas, who is being held captive by Hamas along with the rest of his family, on Tuesday pleaded for their release. Read more
A report for reporters
November 29, 2023 by J-Wire
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has written to the federal president of MEAA, the union covering journalists, following its backing a letter to publishers and networks criticising the coverage of the Israel-Gaza war and claiming “The conflict did not start on October 7, and it is the media’s responsibility to ensure audiences are fully informed.” Read more
SA latest state to ban Nazi salute amid spike in abuse
November 29, 2023 by AAP
Displaying Nazi symbols and gestures in public could soon land South Australians behind bars following a rise in “extremist” behaviour. Read more
Antisemitism and bullying in public schools – the alternative
November 29, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
If antisemitism and/or bullying in your child’s public school becomes problematic, the Australian Council of Jewish Schools has a solution. Read more
Palestine protest backlash rocks Sydney Theatre Company
November 29, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
A prominent Sydney Theatre Company board member has quit after actors held a pro-Palestine protest onstage. Read more
Letter from 6,300 Australians presented to President Herzog
November 29, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
6,300 Australians have affirmed their solidarity with Israel through a letter presented to Israeli President Isaac Herzog at a meeting in Jerusalem with a leadership delegation of the Zionist Federation of Australia and the United Israel Appeal. Read more
More Gaza hostages freed on extended truce’s fifth day
November 29, 2023 by AAP
Hamas has freed 12 more hostages on the fifth day of an extended six-day truce agreed between the terrorist Palestinian group and Israel in the Gaza war. Read more
One Life: J-Wire invites Kindertransport evacuees and their descendants to a special preview
November 28, 2023 by J-Wire Staff
J-Wire invites readers and/or their descendants to a special preview of Emile Sherman’s One Life, the story of Nicky Winton’s unforgettable mission to rescue children from Nazi Europe through his Kindertransport. Read more
Nazi salute to be outlawed to stop ‘glorifying hatred’
November 28, 2023 by J-Wire
The Nazi salute and hate symbols will be outlawed under new counter-terrorism laws. Read more
Hundreds of leaders condemn racism ‘in all its forms’
November 28, 2023 by AAP
Hundreds of business, political, sport, media and community leaders have signed a letter condemning racism after a huge rise in offensive language, vandalism and harassment across Australia. Read more
Hostages family members visit Australia
November 28, 2023 by J-Wire photo story
The Parliamentary Friends of Israel has hosted a private briefing for MPs and senators by the families and representatives of a number of the Israeli victims and hostages whom Hamas and other groups are currently holding. Read more
ECAJ Annual Conference see presidency move to Melbourne
November 28, 2023 by Ilan Harris
The annual conference of The Executive Council of Australian Jewry held at Sydney’s Moriah College saw its leadership move to Melbourne from Sydney. Read more
Eleven more hostages freed – seven Israeli children still remain in Gaza
Another 11 Israeli hostages were released by Hamas Monday night as part of the four-day ceasefire agreement – two women and nine children. Read more
Israel-Hamas truce extended by two days
November 28, 2023 by AAP
A truce between Israel and Hamas in Gaza that was on the verge of expiring has been extended by two days, raising the prospect the Palestinian group will free hostages beyond the 69 already released. Read more
Hamas frees new group of hostages
November 27, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
The Israeli military says 13 Israelis and several foreign citizens have been released from captivity in the Gaza Strip. Read more
Netanyahu makes surprise visit to soldiers in Gaza
November 27, 2023 by TPS-IL
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu paid a surprise visit to the Gaza Strip on Sunday, where he received security briefings, spoke with commanders and fighters, and visited a Hamas tunnel. Read more
Teachers face wrath over Palestine action in schools
November 27, 2023 by AAP
Education union members have been condemned by the Victorian government for calling on teachers and staff to invite Palestine advocates to speak at schools. Read more
Musk to meet Israeli president, Gaza hostage families
November 27, 2023 by Reuters
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, accused by civil rights groups of amplifying anti-Jewish hatred on his X social media platform, will meet Israeli president Isaac Herzog along with Israelis whose relatives have been held by Hamas in Gaza. Read more
Third group of hostages freed, prisoners released in Israel-Hamas deal
November 27, 2023 by Reuters
Another 17 hostages, including a US girl, have been released by Hamas, while Palestinian women and children have been released from Israeli prisons. Read more
Dave Sharma: Greens have blind spot on anti-Semitism
The Greens have a blind spot on anti-Semitism and are “demonising the state of Israel” during its conflict with Hamas, Dave Sharma says. Read more
Dave Sharma heading back to Canberra
November 26, 2023 by AAP
Former federal minister Dave Sharma will return to parliament after securing Marise Payne’s NSW Senate seat. Read more
Hamas breaks up four families in hostage release
November 26, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Hamas violated the ceasefire agreement by breaking up four families during Saturday night’s hostage release, prompting Israel to re-evaluate negotiating mechanisms. Read more
Hamas releases Israeli, Thai hostages under ceasefire
November 26, 2023 by Reuters
Hamas has released 13 Israelis and four foreigners in a second round of swaps under a ceasefire deal in Gaza after a delay due to a dispute over aid. Read more
Chris Bowen: Israel can only be free when Palestine is
November 26, 2023 by AAP
Australia has welcomed the release of hostages under a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas as more rallies take place across the country.
