Tablets become a lifeline for Israeli children with special needs
November 3, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Eight-year-old Mendy Pruss sat in his wheelchair, dumbfounded. Why did the soldiers at the front door want to see him? Read more
Israeli academics join with others in calling the UN to help to release hostages
November 3, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
Senior Israeli and international academics are calling on the UN Secretary-General to take action to secure the release of Israeli children abducted in Gaza and prevent irreparable harm. Read more
Hamas incursion – Zionist propoganda
November 3, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A pro-Palestinian group in Melbourne is inviting citizens to cover posters of the hostages captured by Hamas with ones of their doing. Read more
Infringement notices issued over Israeli hostage Bondi Beach disruption
November 3, 2023 by AAP
Police have issued infringement notices to two men after a memorial at Bondi Beach for Israeli hostages taken by Hamas was vandalised. Read more
Hopes for civilian corridors as Australians leave Gaza
November 2, 2023 by AAP
More Australians trapped in Gaza could soon be let into Egypt through a humanitarian corridor as hundreds of foreign passport holders prepare to leave. Read more
Man to be charged under new law banning Nazi salute
November 2, 2023 by AAP
A Melbourne man is expected to become the first person charged under a new Victorian law outlawing Nazi salutes and symbols. Read more
116 Israeli children orphaned by Hamas’s terror attack, lawmakers told
November 2, 2023 by Pesach Benson
The Hamas terror attack of Oct. 7 has left 116 children from 59 families orphaned, according to data presented to the Knesset’s Labour and Welfare Committee on Tuesday. Read more
Albanese, Netanyahu talk, refugee air strike condemned
November 1, 2023 by AAP
Anthony Albanese and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have held talks as calls mount for a Middle East ceasefire following air strikes that hit a refugee camp in Gaza. Read more
Nine Israeli soldiers killed when APC is struck by rocket
The Israel Defence Forces announced early Wednesday morning the deaths of nine additional soldiers in the Gaza Strip, bringing to 11 the number of troops killed in action the previous day. Nine of the 11 were killed when their armored personnel carrier was struck by an anti-tank rocket on Tuesday. Read more
Sydney University cans anti-Israel event
November 1, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Mark Scott, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sydney, took steps to prevent an event entitled “Palestine: The Case for Global Intifada” from taking place today.
Incoming NZ PM Luxon wants ceasefire in Gaza
November 1, 2023 by J-Wire
Incoming New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon has backed calls for a “humanitarian truce” in Gaza, the position the country supported at the United Nations. Read more
Two Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza fighting
November 1, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Two Israel Defence Forces soldiers have been killed in Gaza. Read more
Yemen’s Houthis claim responsibility for Eilat attack
November 1, 2023 by TPS-IL
For the first time since the beginning of the Gaza war, Israel shot down a missile using the Arrow air defence system on Tuesday, the Israel Defense Forces announced.
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Burgertory owner: We have never doubted or questioned the Jewish connection to the Holy Land.
November 1, 2023 by Ilan Harris
Founder of Australian burger chain Burgertory, Hash Tayeh, has issued a statement after being seen leading a chant of ‘From the river to see, Palestine will be free’ at a Pro-Palestine Rally. Read more
Hamas feels ‘betrayed’ by Iran and Hezbollah
November 1, 2023 by Baruch Yedid - TPS
Hamas feels betrayed by Hezbollah and Iran, and it doesn’t appear likely that either will meaningfully help Hamas, a Palestinian Authority security official told the Tazpit Press Service on Tuesday. Read more
250,000 Israelis displaced, bodies still being identified
November 1, 2023 by Yaakov Lappin
Some 250,000 Israelis have been displaced by the war so far, and the Israel Defence Forces are working with local councils to care for devastated communities of traumatized people from the south, including children who have been orphaned and dispersed throughout 29 regional councils, according to a senior Israeli military official. Read more
Top Hamas commander killed as Israeli forces push deeper into Gaza
November 1, 2023 by TPS-IL
Israel struck over 300 Hamas targets and killed “numerous” terrorists in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours, including a senior commander, the Israel Defence Forces said on Tuesday morning. Read more
Chilling Hamas attack footage aired in Australia
Shocking footage of the Hamas attack on Israel has been shown for the first time in Australia, as the government urges respect for civilian life. Read more
Paddler Fox out to make Paris Olympics a family affair
October 31, 2023 by AAP
While she’s looking to add to her own Olympic medal haul, Jessica Fox says she’s determined to help her sister Noemie qualify for the new kayak cross event. Read more
Australia steps up push for Gaza humanitarian corridor
October 31, 2023 by AAP
Australia has urged the protection of all civilians across Israel and occupied Palestinian territories as efforts continue to establish a safe humanitarian corridor out of Gaza. Read more
Ex-premier’s action cited to defend alleged Nazi salute
The case of a man who allegedly performed a Nazi salute outside the Sydney Jewish Museum has been compared to the actions of ex-premier Dominic Perrottet, who once wore a fascist uniform to a party. Read more
Benjamin Netanyahu tells foreign press ‘calls for a cease fire are calls for Israel to surrender to Hamas’
October 31, 2023 by J-Wire
On Monday night, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a press conference in English for the foreign media in which he said that Israel’s war in Gaza is a fight for civilization and against barbarism. Read more
Netanyahu calls Hamas hostage video ‘cruel propaganda’
October 31, 2023 by J-Wire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned as “cruel psychological propaganda” a video released by Hamas that shows three of the hostages seized by the Islamist movement on October 7. Read more
Israeli forces attack Gaza City on both sides
October 31, 2023 by Reuters
Israeli troops and tanks have attacked Gaza’s main northern city from both sides, three days after they began a major ground offensive in the Palestinian enclave that has drawn more international calls for civilians to be protected. Read more
Hamas losing its grip on Gaza
October 31, 2023 by Baruch Yedid - TPS
The Israeli tanks were already seen in central Gaza on Salah al-Din Road, the Strip’s main highway on Monday morning. Read more
Israeli-German raver confirmed dead from Oct 7 attack
October 31, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Israel’s Foreign Ministry announced it had confirmed the death of Shani Louk, a 23 year-old German-Israeli national who was taken captive by Hamas from a music festival during the terror group’s Oct. 7 assault on southern Israel. Read more
Israeli army rescues first hostage from Gaza
October 31, 2023 by Pesach Benson
The Israeli Defence Forces and the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) announced on Monday evening that it rescued Col. Uri Magidish, a female soldier kidnapped by Hamas on October 7. Read more
Israeli reservist killed when tank overturns
October 30, 2023 by TPS-IL
An Israeli military reservist was killed on Sunday night when his tank overturned in northern Israel. Read more
Six former prime ministers urge end to religious hatred
Six former Australian prime ministers are calling for an end to religious hatred as tensions rise amid Israel’s sustained campaign against Hamas in Gaza. Read more
Victorian government to apologise in person to Brighton Jewish ex-students
October 30, 2023 by AAP
An education department official will make an in-person apology to five students who experienced antisemitic bullying at a Victorian state school. Read more
