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
Two top appointments for Richard
October 3, 2023 by Henry Benjamin
Richard Shields has been appointed the NSW State Director of the Liberal Party and, in the same week, elected as Mayor of Woollahra. Read more
Meet one of Israel’s greatest heroes at UIA’s AGM and campaign launch events
October 3, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
United Israel Appeal will host Major General (Res.) Doron Almog, Chairman of the Executive of The Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) at its AGM and 2024 Campaign Launch events in Sydney and Melbourne in November. Read more
Israel identifies remains of soldier slain in Independence War
October 2, 2023 by JNS
Israeli authorities have identified the remains of Dov Broder, who was killed in action during the War of Independence 75 years ago, the military announced on Sunday. Read more
David Southwick defends real estate portfolio
October 2, 2023 by AAP
The Victorian opposition’s new cost of living spokesman has defended stepping into the role while having interests in 17 properties. Read more
Hyena gets new lease on life at Israeli wildlife hospital
October 2, 2023 by Pesach Benson
A wild, striped hyena was given a new lease on life on Sunday, thanks to doctors at Israel’s Wildlife Hospital in Ramat Gan. Read more
Making selichot easy for the disabled
September 29, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Yad Sarah has facilitated an accessible tour of Jerusalem and the Old City, enabling wheelchair users to experience selichot ahead of Yom Kippur. Read more
UEFA chief in Jerusalem
September 29, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s President Isaac Herzog hosted the President of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), Aleksander Čeferin, in his office in Jerusalem. Read more
Henri Jacques Ninio (1935-2023)
September 29, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
Henri Jacques Ninio passed away in Adelaide on the day before Yom Kippur, a few weeks before his 88th birthday. Read more
Netanyahu: The ’diplomatic tsunami’ is in Israel’s favour
September 28, 2023 by JNS
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, opening the weekly Cabinet meeting in Jerusalem on Wednesday, touted his government’s diplomatic achievements at last week’s U.N. General Assembly session. Read more
Ben-Gvir nixes Tel Aviv prayers after counter-protesters agree to move service
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir announced on Wednesday evening the cancellation of a planned prayer service in Tel Aviv after organizers of a counterdemonstration said they were moving their mixed-gender prayers away from Dizengoff Square in a bid to avoid a confrontation. Read more
Canada PM apologises after MPs praise Nazi veteran
September 28, 2023 by AAP
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has formally apologised after the Speaker of the House of Commons praised a Nazi veteran in the chamber while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was present. Read more
Zionism Victoria thanks Daniel Andrews and welcomes Jacinta Allan
September 27, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
Zionism Victoria President Yossi Goldfarb has thanked outgoing Premier Daniel Andrews for his steadfast support of both Israel and the community over his many years in office. Read more
Prestigious award for Jon
September 27, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Jon Pillemer has been awarded the coveted Charles Valentine Medal by Football NSW, recognizing his exceptional contributions to the development of the sport in the region. Read more
Benjamin Netanyahu: ‘Expanding the circle of peace is a historic opportunity’
September 27, 2023 by Gil Tanenbaum - TPS
Yesterday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, together with President Isaac Herzog, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, on Mt. Herzl in Jerusalem, attended the state memorial ceremony for the fallen of the Yom Kippur War. Read more
Israel’s Minister of Tourism arrives in Saudi Arabia for tourism summit
September 27, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
Canada’s House speaker apologises for Nazi gaffe
September 26, 2023 by AAP
The speaker of Canada’s House of Commons has apologised for praising in parliament an individual who served in a Nazi unit during World War II. Read more
High-level Saudi delegation due to arrive in Ramallah
September 26, 2023 by TPS-IL
A Saudi delegation will arrive in Ramallah on Tuesday to meet with Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas amid an ongoing U.S.-led diplomatic effort to normalize relations between Riyadh and Israel. Read more
Heil Hitler coded on a NSW number plate
September 24, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Transport for NSW will face calls to enhance its hate speech filters following the discovery of a neo-Nazi phrase on a Sydney number plate this week. Read more
Yom Kippur message from the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese
September 24, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
I send my warm greetings to everyone marking Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish year. Read more
In UN speech, Netanyahu threatens Iran with ‘credible nuclear threat’
September 24, 2023 by JNS
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to threaten Tehran with nuclear weapons in his Sept. 22 address at the U.N. General Assembly. Read more
