Israeli soldier killed as Jenin operation winds down
July 5, 2023 by TPS-IL
An Israeli soldier was killed in Jenin on Tuesday evening as military forces began withdrawing from the Palestinian city following an intensive two-day counterterrorism operation. Read more
Israeli troops withdraw from West Bank’s Jenin
July 5, 2023 by AAP
Israeli forces have withdrawn from the Palestinian city of Jenin, witnesses say, after carrying out one of their biggest military operations in the West Bank. Read more
Eight hurt in Palestinian Tel Aviv car-ramming attack
July 5, 2023 by AAP
A Palestinian has rammed a pick-up truck into pedestrians in Tel Aviv and then went on a stabbing rampage, wounding eight people in an attack claimed by the Hamas militant group. Read more
JOFA to host the first orthodox women’s conference in Australia
July 5, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
The Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance will host its first-ever in-person conference dedicated to discussing orthodox feminism and the state of women’s inclusion in Australia. Read more
Protesters face off with police at Ben Gurion airport
Thousands of anti-government protesters have converged on Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, some scuffling with police who sought to keep them from blocking access to the terminal for most flights in and out of the country. Read more
Israel’s counter-terror operation continues in Jenin
July 4, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Fighting continued in the Jenin refugee camp as an Israeli counter-terror incursion entered its second day. Read more
Taking the lead in philanthropy
July 4, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
If you’re an emerging leader looking to make a lasting impact on our community, then United Israel Appeal (UIA) and Australian Jewish Funders (AJF) are inviting you to be a part of the annual Philanthropy Fellowship. Read more
Turmoil at The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies?
July 4, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
CEO Darren Bark has been placed on leave, according to The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies, causing speculation within the NSW community as to his future. Read more
New studios for J-Air
July 3, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
J-AIR 88FM, Australia’s sole Jewish community radio station, has celebrated the launch of its new studios in St Kilda. Read more
Israel prepares for possibility of Gaza rocket fire as Jenin operation continues
July 3, 2023 by Pesach Benson
The Israel Defence Forces is preparing for the possibility that Gaza terror groups will fire rockets as the military continues counter-terror operations in the city of Jenin on Monday morning. Read more
Israel advances to Under-21 Euro Soccer semifinals
July 3, 2023 by TPS-IL
Israel scored a historic victory in the Under-21 European Championships, beating Georgia in a penalty shootout on Saturday night to advance to the semifinals.
The Israeli squad won 4-3 in penalties following a goalless contest. Read more
Rambam program participants talk to AIJAC
July 3, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) has hosted a luncheon for its supporters last week to hear from two recent returnees from AIJAC’s Rambam study program trips to Israel, Senator James McGrath and Dr John Lee, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute. Read more
Israeli researchers induce cancer cells to ‘commit suicide’
July 3, 2023 by Pesach Benson
ÎIn a development that could revolutionise cancer treatment, Israeli researchers induced cancer cells to “commit suicide” for the first time. Read more
Tens of thousands contest judicial reforms in Israel
Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets again in Israel to protest the government’s controversial judicial reform. Read more
Mossad abducted Cyprus hit squad head in Iran
June 30, 2023 by JNS
Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency on Thursday publicised a secret operation in Iran that thwarted a plot to target Israelis in Cyprus. Read more
Never forget: Queensland’s first Holocaust museum opens
June 30, 2023 by AAP
Survivors have urged Queenslanders to “never forget” as the state’s first Holocaust museum opens in Brisbane. Read more
Israel’s Under-21 soccer team scores huge upset in European Championship
June 29, 2023 by JNS
Israel’s Under-21 soccer team punched its ticket to the European Championship quarterfinals by shocking the Czech Republic on Wednesday. Read more
Ultra-Orthodox principal ‘allergic’ to court hearings
For four years after fleeing to Israel amid investigations of child sexual abuse, Malka Leifer developed an “allergy” to the legal system in an attempt to cause delays, prosecutors claim. Read more
Sisters fight darkness after Orthodox principal’s abuse (Updated)
June 28, 2023 by AAP
Sisters sexually abused by once revered ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer refuse to be swallowed by the darkness of what happened to them. Read more
Concerns flagged over reforms to ban hate symbols
Faith groups are concerned a proposed law to ban Nazi and Islamic State symbols will have consequences for religious practice in Australia. Read more
Israeli police investigating former prime minister Ehud Barak for incitement
June 28, 2023 by TPS-IL
Israeli police are investigating recent calls by former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak and former IDF deputy chief of staff Yair Golan for civil unrest to oppose the governing coalition’s judicial reform initiative. Read more
Palestinian caught trying to smuggle sperm out of prison
June 28, 2023 by Pesach Benson
A Palestinian detainee at the Ramon Prison in southern Israel was caught by Israeli guards trying to smuggle a bottle of another prisoner’s sperm on Tuesday, the Israeli Prisons Service announced. Read more
UN urges Israel, Palestinians to end West Bank violence
June 28, 2023 by AAP
The UN Security Council has urged Israel and the Palestinians to avoid actions that can further inflame tensions in the volatile West Bank. Read more
Rising religious vilification draws move to toughen law
June 28, 2023 by AAP
Inciting hatred, contempt or ridiculing someone because of their religious beliefs is set to become a crime in NSW. Read more
Gal Gadot to become first Israeli actor with star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame
June 28, 2023 by TPS-IL
Gal Gadot will next year become the first Israeli actor or actress to be honoured with a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. Read more
Gazans may soon fly abroad via Eilat
June 27, 2023 by JNS
Residents of the Gaza Strip may soon be able to fly to Turkey via Israel’s Ramon Airport near Eilat. Read more
Israel approves thousands of West Bank building permits
June 27, 2023 by AAP
Israel’s nationalist-religious government has approved the construction of about 5700 additional housing units for Jewish settlers in the West Bank despite overseas pressure to halt settlement expansion that the United States views as an obstacle to peace with Palestinians
From Australia’s Jewish Past: Philip Levi – successful pastoralist, businessman and community stalwart
June 27, 2023 by Features Desk
Jews have made a remarkable impact on the general and Jewish communities of South Australia. Read more
First ever Victorian antisemitism report
June 27, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) and the Community Security Group Victoria (CSG) have joined forces to publish the first-ever Victorian Antisemitism Report, providing Victorians with a deeper understanding of the nature and prevalence of antisemitism in their state. Read more
Palestinians launch rocket from Jenin for first time
June 26, 2023 by Pesach Benson
The Israel Defence Forces confirmed on Monday afternoon that Palestinians in Jenin launched a rocket for the first time. According to the IDF, the rocket exploded in an area under the jurisdiction of the Palestinian Authority and caused no casualties. Read more
