Meanwhile back in Australia
October 23, 2023 by Henry Benjamin
In Melbourne, Nazi salutes are now illegal, a crane shows the Palestinian colours. In Sydney, an ugly beach incident and an unwanted musical interlude. Read more
Human tragedy in Israel-Gaza deeply distressing: Wong
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has reflected on ‘disturbing rhetoric’ about Israel and Gaza as Australia backs a global statement on the conflict. Read more
For Israeli war evacuees, time stands still
October 23, 2023 by Judy Lash Balint - JNS.org
Did anyone ever tell you that time has no meaning during a war? That’s how it feels in Israel as we enter the third week of the war against Hamas. Read more
Murdered and missing in Hamas attack include citizens from 41 nations
October 23, 2023 by J-Wire
Citizens from at least 41 countries were murdered or taken hostage by Hamas during its Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel, according to the latest statistics released by the Israeli government. Read more
Biden speaks to freed American-Israeli hostages
October 23, 2023 by TPS-IL
U.S. President Joe Biden spoke by phone on Saturday with Judith and Natalie Raanan, freed the previous night from captivity in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip. Read more
‘Too many red lines were crossed: Israeli hospital bans BBC News crew from premises
Citing BBC News’s “biased coverage” of the Gaza war, staff at the Galilee Medical Centre in Nahariya banned a film crew from entering the hospital on Saturday, according to a spokesperson. Read more
A Shabbat at the beach but guests fail to show
October 22, 2023 by Henry Benjamin
There were two hundred chairs at one long table, with the photo of each guest at the back of a chair. Read more
Melbourne’s Jewish community pays homage to the hostages
October 22, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
On Sunday morning, Melbourne’s Jewish community came together at Caulfield Park in solidarity with the more than 200 people kidnapped by Hamas from multiple locations in southern Israel on October 7th. Read more
Palestinians not collectively punished: Senator Birmingham
Palestinians are not being collectively punished by Israel for the atrocities committed by Hamas, opposition foreign affairs spokesman Simon Birmingham says. Read more
No motive yet in murder of Detroit synagogue leader
October 22, 2023 by Menachem Wecker
Detroit police found Samantha Woll, 40, president of the egalitarian Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, dead outside her home on Saturday morning. A trail of blood leading back to her home indicated to the police that she was stabbed multiple times there, the Detroit Free Press reported. Read more
Israeli strikes shut down Damascus, Aleppo airports
October 22, 2023 by TPS-IL
Israeli airstrikes overnight Saturday put the Damascus and Aleppo airports out of service for the second time in as many weeks, according to Syrian state media. Read more
Cairo peace summit ends without Gaza breakthrough
October 22, 2023 by Pesach Benson
A summit of international leaders in Cairo to discuss the Gaza war ended on Saturday night without any consensus towards averting an Israeli ground invasion. Read more
Israeli hospitals ordered to disconnect from internet, fearing cyber attacks
October 22, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Israel’s Ministry of Health instructed a number of hospitals to temporarily disconnect their systems from the internet amid fears of a cyberattack, the ministry announced on Saturday night. Read more
Israel outlines war aims with destruction of Hamas – says will not occupy Gaza Strip
October 22, 2023 by TPS-IL
Israel Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said on Friday that the main objective of the expected invasion of the Gaza Strip will be the destruction of the Hamas government and terror group. Read more
European Parliament calls for Hamas to be ‘eliminated’
In an unusual move, the European Parliament passed a non-binding resolution on Thursday calling for the Hamas terror group to be “eliminated.” Read more
Israeli cabinet approves measures to close Al Jazeera
October 22, 2023 by Pesach Benson
The Israeli cabinet approved emergency regulations on Friday to shut down the Al Jazeera news network’s operations in the country. Read more
Albanese: Government united in Middle East conflict stance
October 20, 2023 by AAP
The prime minister has confirmed he won’t be visiting Israel during his time overseas after Joe Biden and Rushi Sunak rushed to the Middle East this week. Read more
Palestinian comments ‘out of line’: Opposition
October 20, 2023 by AAP
Remarks Palestinians were being collectively punished by Israel were “out of line” as the opposition accuses the Albanese government of being deeply divided over the conflict. Read more
New Zealand Jewish community concerned
October 20, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The New Zealand Jewish Council is gravely concerned about increasing inflammatory language and misinformation from political and civil society leaders, commentators and media in relation to the current Israel/Hamas conflict. Read more
Families of Israeli hostages fear for loved ones’ lack of medication
October 20, 2023 by Sveta Listratov
The families of Israel’s hostages have raised their profile, being vocal in their criticism of an Israeli agreement to allow humanitarian deliveries of food, water and medicine into Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s commitment on the deliveries was made to US President Joe Biden on Wednesday, but the 203 families are angry that Israel received no concessions. Read more
‘United Against Terrorism’ exhibits photos of victims of October 7
October 20, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
Pictures of over 1,000 persons abducted, missing, or killed in the Hamas attack were displayed on empty seats in the Smolarz Auditorium at Tel Aviv University. Read more
Number of confirmed Israeli hostages rises to 203
October 20, 2023 by Pesach Benson
The Israel Defence Forces raised the number of confirmed hostages held in Gaza to 203. Read more
Hamas terrorists may still be inside Israel
October 20, 2023 by TPS-IL
The Israeli military has not ruled out the possibility that Hamas terrorists, who infiltrated the Jewish state during the devastating cross-border invasion on Oct. 7, remain in the country. Read more
Jewish, Muslim communities receive government funds to bolster security
October 20, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
The Australian government is funding $25 million to the Executive Council of Australian Jewry Inc (ECAJ) and $25 million to Australian Palestinian, Muslim and other communities affected by the current Gaza conflict. Read more
AIJAC commends reimposed Iran sanctions
October 20, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australia has reimposed targeted financial sanctions and travel bans on 19 Iranian individuals and 57 entities for their role in Iran’s nuclear and missile programs. Read more
Jamila al-Shanti, number one woman in Hamas politburo reportedly killed in Israeli strike
October 19, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Hamas-affiliated media reported on Thursday morning that Jamila al-Shanti, the first woman elected to the Hamas politburo was killed in an Israeli airstrike. Read more
Jewish leaders call for unity on Hamas hostage release
October 19, 2023 by AAP
Jewish leaders are urging the Australian government to continue to advocate for the release of hundreds of people being held hostage in Gaza.
Ramallah to reward families of Hamas terrorists with nearly US$3 million
October 19, 2023 by Sveta Listratov
The Palestinian Authority will pay nearly US$3 million to the families of slain Hamas terrorists who slaughtered civilians in Gaza border communities on Oct. 7, Palestinian Media Watch reports. Read more
US reports deal with Egypt to restart aid to Gaza
October 19, 2023 by AAP
Egypt has agreed to reopen its border crossing with the Gaza Strip to allow aid to reach Palestinians, the US says, as the humanitarian crisis worsened in the narrow enclave and anti-Israel protests flared across the Middle East. Read more
Heart to Heart: Three ways to show your love and support for the People of Israel
October 19, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
UIA offers the community meaningful ways in which they can show love and support for the People of Israel in these devastating times. Read more
