A stunned, silent Israel in mourning
October 8, 2023 by Etgar Lefkovits
An eerie silence pervaded Israeli cities on Sunday morning, with the country at war following the most lethal Arab assault on the Jewish state in half a century. Read more
Victorian Jewish community to show solidarity with Israel
October 8, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Victorian Jewish community will come together as one tonight (Monday) to mourn those who were lost, to pray for those who were injured and kidnapped, and to unite behind their family, friends and all those Israeli citizens living through this terrible chapter in the country’s history. Read more
IDF evacuating civilians from Gaza border region
October 8, 2023 by TPS-IL
The Israel Defence Forces is evacuating civilians from towns and villages located near the border with the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip. Read more
Australian landmarks light up in solidarity for Israel
October 8, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australian landmarks will be lit up in blue and white in solidarity with Israel after Islamist group Hamas launched the bloodiest attack on the country in decades.
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Israeli security cabinet greenlights ‘offensive phase’ of Gaza operation
October 8, 2023 by TPS-IL
Israel’s Security Cabinet, early on Sunday morning, made a series of decisions marking the start of the offensive phase of “Operation Swords of Iron,” ordering the Israel Defense Forces to prepare for the “destruction of the military and governing capabilities of Hamas and [Palestinian] Islamic Jihad.” Read more
Israel is not alone
October 8, 2023 by Henry Benjamin
Support continues to be voiced for Israel from across the world. Read more
Brisbane’s Story Bridge to be lit blue and white
October 8, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Brisbane’s Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has announced the city’s iconic Story Bridge will be awash with blue and white lighting tonight. Read more
IDF blows up Hezbollah outpost after Mount Dov shelled from Lebanon
October 8, 2023 by Pesach Benson
The Israel Defence Forces blew up a Hezbollah tent on Sunday morning that the Lebanese terror group provocatively set up in Israeli territory in April. Read more
Magen David Adom ambulance driver fatally shot
October 8, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
MDA ambulance driver Aharon Chaimov was murdered, shot while driving his MDA ambulance on his way to treat the wounded in his city, Ofakim, during the Hamas attack on Israel. Read more
Israelis desperately search for missing loved ones feared abducted
October 8, 2023 by David Isaac
Families and friends of people caught in the Hamas offensive in Israel’s South have posted pictures and phone numbers online in a bid to get in touch with loved ones. Read more
Israel’s embassy in Canberra releases statement
October 8, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Embassy of Israel in Canberra says the residents of Gaza are not Israel’s enemies, and their battle is with Hamas. Read more
New Zealand condemns Hamas attacks
October 8, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has expressed grave concern at the escalation of violence in Israel and Gaza. Read more
Hamas attacks against Israel ‘abhorrent’: Albanese
October 8, 2023 by J-Wire
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned attacks by Hamas against Israel, describing the conflict as a “very dark 24 hours”. Read more
Assault planned to spread to West Bank and Jerusalem
October 8, 2023 by AAP
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh said the assault that had begun in Gaza would spread to the West Bank and Jerusalem. Read more
Iran: “Death to Israel”
October 8, 2023 by J-Wire
World leaders condems the Hamas attack on Israel, with one notable exception. Read more
Israel: Australia responds, Israel appeals for blood donors,support from Europe, woman talks from Kibbutz Nirim
October 7, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
Leaders of the Jewish Australian community have responded to the breakout of hostilities between Israel and Hamas. Read more
Israel: 9:20pm report
October 7, 2023 by AAP
The Palestinian Islamist group Hamas has launched the biggest attack on Israel in years, killing more than 20 people in a surprise assault that combined gunmen penetrating into Israeli towns with a barrage of rockets fired from the Gaza Strip. Read more
Israel: Latest news
October 7, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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Hamas launches major rocket strike against Israel
The elusive leader of the military wing of Hamas says the armed group has launched a new military operation against Israel. Read more
In historic first, Israeli minister delivers speech in Riyadh
October 6, 2023 by JNS
Israeli Minister of Communications Shlomo Karhi has spoken at a conference in Saudi Arabia’s capital on Wednesday, marking the first speech by an Israeli minister in the country. Read more
Israel in the dock (again): UN court sits in judgment on Israeli ‘occupation’
October 6, 2023 by David Isaac
Two pro-Israel NGOs are defending Israel against the United Nation’s latest attack as the world body’s International Court of Justice considers a case that could have serious ramifications for the Jewish state, the groups say. Read more
The Voice: Albanese addresses faith leaders
October 5, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has addressed the Faith Leaders Roundtable in Glebe on the upcoming The Voice referendum. Read more
Hamas rocked by Israeli spy penetrating its highest ranks
October 5, 2023 by Baruch Yedid - TPS
An Israeli intelligence agent successfully infiltrated the upper echelons of Hamas in Lebanon, sending shockwaves through the terror organization and causing significant embarrassment. Read more
‘People want to kill me’: Thorpe hits out at Nazi video
October 5, 2023 by AAP
A defiant Senator Lidia Thorpe says she is not scared and has vowed to keep speaking out as she responded to a disturbing video by far-right extremists. Read more
Five arrested in Jerusalem for allegedly spitting on Christians
October 5, 2023 by TPS-IL
Israeli police on Wednesday arrested five Orthodox Jews on assault charges after they allegedly spat at Christians in Jerusalem’s Old City. Read more
Neo-nazis and extremists a concern ahead of voice vote
October 5, 2023 by AAP
Far-right extremism, neo-Nazis and racist hatred have become a growing concern as the Indigenous voice referendum looms. Read more
David Litinov and the heavy lifting of Israeli-Saudi peace
October 4, 2023 by Sveta Listratov
As Israel and Saudi Arabia continue inching their way towards peace, a member of an Israeli weightlifting team that was the first to compete in athletic tournament inside the desert kingdom shared with the Tazpit Press Service his experience and hopes for the future. Read more
UK Conservative Party candidate says London mayor ‘frightens’ Jews
October 4, 2023 by JNS
Susan Hall, a Conservative Party candidate in the United Kingdom running to be mayor of London, has drawn criticism after saying that the city’s Muslim mayor scares British Jews. Read more
Faith NSW launched in Sydney
October 4, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
Premier Chris Minns, Treasurer Daniel Mookhey, Minister for Multiculturalism Steve Kamper, and Lakemba MP Jihad Dib came together with over 200 faith leaders and community members at a gala dinner held yesterday to celebrate the launch of Faith NSW, a coalition of various faith groups in the state. Read more
Ben Franklin tours the Sydney Jewish Museum
October 3, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
