‘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
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
