Interfaith in times like this
October 19, 2023 by Ilan Harris
Rabbi Dr Benjamin Elton, the chief rabbi of Sydney’s Great Synagogue, spoke to J-Wire about his own approach to interfaith discourse during the current situation. Read more
Egypt rejects displacement of Gazans into Sinai: Sisi
Having Gazans migrate to Egypt’s Sinai region is unacceptable, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi says. Read more
A government-assisted Qantas flight has brought about 200 Australians and their family members home from Israel.
October 19, 2023 by AAP
About 200 Australians and their family members are back in the country after leaving Israel and arriving on a government-assisted flight. Read more
Biden and Netanyahu: Video
October 19, 2023 by J-Wire
President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to the media follwing their meeting in Israel yesterday. Read more
Do you have a vacant home in Israel?
October 19, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The World Zionist Organization has appealed to the Jewish communities in the Diaspora to request Jews who own empty apartments in Israel put them up for the benefit of the residents of the south and the surrounding area, especially those who lost their homes. Read more
Biden in Israel: ‘Your courage and commitment is stunning’
October 19, 2023 by TPS-IL
U.S. President Joe Biden praised the Israeli people’s wartime posture upon his arrival to the Jewish state on Wednesday. Read more
Biden meets Netanyahu amid Gaza hospital blast outrage
A massive blast at a Gaza hospital killed huge numbers of Palestinians, wrecking an emergency diplomatic mission by US President Joe Biden, who backed Israel’s account that the explosion was caused by militants, not by Israel. Read more
Half-million Israelis displaced by war
October 18, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Almost 500,000 Israelis have been displaced by the war, an Israel Defence Forces spokesperson said on Tuesday. Read more
More security for religious locations
October 18, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australian Government is providing $50 million in 177 grants to keep Australians practising their religion safe across the country. Read more
Intercepted communications: hospital blast caused by misfired Islamic Jihad rocket
October 18, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Briefing reporters on Wednesday morning, Israel Defence Forces spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said that intercepted communications among the Gaza terror groups proved that Tuesday night’s devastating explosion at a Gaza hospital was caused by a misfired Palestinian Islamic Jihad rocket. Read more
Waverley Council deputy mayor votes against the condemnation of Hamas
October 18, 2023 by Henry Benjamin
The deputy mayor of Sydney’s Waverley Council has voted against a motion condemning the Hamas October 7 attack. Read more
Safe home
October 18, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Australians who have left Israel have been reunited with family members at Sydney airport in emotional scenes. Read more
United Nations: Australia and New Zealand agree
October 18, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The J7 heartened by solidarity
October 18, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
As leaders of seven of the largest Jewish communities in the Diaspora, the J7 are heartened by the outpouring of solidarity with Israel from our governments in the aftermath of the barbarous Hamas attack of October 7, 2023. Read more
Victoria latest Australian state to ban Nazi salute
October 18, 2023 by AAP
Victoria will become the latest Australian jurisdiction to ban the Nazi salute after a series of high-profile anti-Semitic incidents. Read more
Hundreds killed at Gaza hospital amid disputed claims
About 500 Palestinians have been killed in a blast at a Gaza hospital that Palestinian health authorities say was caused by an Israeli air strike but the Israeli military blamed on a failed rocket launch by a Palestinian militant group. Read more
Security Council shoots down Russian resolution on Gaza
October 17, 2023 by Pesach Benson
The UN Security Council rejected a draft Russian resolution on the Gaza war that failed to mention Hamas on Monday night. Read more
“Heartwarming and moving” Israel motion once again opposed by the Greens
October 17, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
The Victorian Parliament passed a motion this afternoon expressing solidarity with Israel and condemning the recent atrocities committed by Hamas. Read more
‘A disgrace’: minister bristles over protest grilling
October 17, 2023 by J-Wire
NSW’s embattled police minister has labelled a predecessor a disgrace and promised to outlast the state’s opposition leader amid intense scrutiny over anti-Israel protesters. Read more
UNRWA says fuel and humanitarian aid stolen from Gaza compound
October 17, 2023 by TPS-IL
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency, the UN agency which supports Palestinian refugees, said on Monday that equipment had been taken from its facility in Gaza, where security cameras covering the entrance and exit “were damaged further to blasts from the conflict in previous days and ceased to operate.” Read more
Anti-Israel protestors black out Auckland Museum blue and white illuminated support
October 17, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Auckland Museum has apologised to pro-Palestinian supporters for lighting up its building blue and white as a token of support to Israel. Read more
Mount Scopus to welcome Australians fleeing Israel
October 17, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Melbourne’s Mount Scopus community is ready to welcome families returning to Australia from Israel. Read more
Pro-Palestine protestor charged in Sydney
A man has been charged after allegedly making offensive comments at a pro-Palestinian rally over the weekend.
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NZ contributes NZ$5m for humanitarian needs
October 17, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
The New Zealand Government is providing NZ$5 million in funding following appeals to address urgent humanitarian needs in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank. Read more
Hamas releases first video of Israeli hostage
October 17, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Hamas has released its first video of Israeli hostages. Read more
Prime Minister’s motion condemning Hamas attack passes 135-4
October 16, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
The Greens’ Adam Bandt [VIC], Stephen Bates [QLD], Max Chandler-Mather [QLD] and Elizabeth Watson-Brown [QLD] stood alone in federal parliament today opposing Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s motion condemning last week’s heinous attack on southern Israel. Read more
Palestinians defy Hamas’ efforts to halt Gaza flight
October 16, 2023 by Baruch Yedid - TPS
Palestinians evacuating Gaza’s northern areas increased on Sunday despite Hamas efforts to prevent it. Read more
Netanyahu meets with families of the captive and missing
October 16, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
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Egypt border to reopen, work on aid delivery, says US
October 16, 2023 by AAP
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the Egyptian-controlled border crossing into Gaza will reopen and the US is working with Egypt, Israel and the United Nations to get assistance through it. Read more
IDF eliminates senior Hamas commander – IDF striking Southern Lebanon
October 15, 2023 by TPS-IL
The IDF reported that Saturday night in the Gaza Strip its fighter jets killed Bilal al-Kedra, the commander of the Nakhaba force in the South Khan Yunis battalion of the Hamas terrorist organization. Read more
