Netanyahu: ‘Freedom of protest is not a license to drag the country into anarchy’
March 2, 2023 by David Isaac
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a televised address on Wednesday evening, spoke out against the violent protests that roiled the country throughout the day, in some cases leading to clashes with police. Read more
Protesters trap Sara Netanyahu in hair salon
March 2, 2023 by JNS
Thousands of protesters blocked the entrance to a hair salon Sara Netanyahu, the prime minister’s wife, was visiting on Wednesday night. Hundreds of security forces were called to the scene to rescue her. Read more
Woman ‘distraught’ disclosing alleged Leifer abuse
March 2, 2023 by AAP
One of three sisters allegedly sexually abused by former ultra-Orthodox Jewish school principal Malka Leifer was distraught when revealing what happened to her, a court has been told. Read more
Back to school
March 2, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Former Prime Minister of Israel Naftali Bennett has visited Jewish day schools in Sydney and Melbourne meeting students and staff. Read more
Death penalty for terrorists passes first Knesset vote
March 2, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Legislation introducing the death penalty for terrorists passed its initial Knesset vote on Wednesday. Read more
Israel arrests suspects in West Bank settler rampage
March 1, 2023 by AAP
Police have arrested six suspects over a settler rampage in the occupied West Bank that an Israeli general described as a “pogrom” and which followed a deadly Palestinian gun attack. Read more
Israelis step up protests over government’s legal overhaul
March 1, 2023 by AAP
Israelis protesting a contentious government plan to overhaul the judicial system have stepped up their opposition, with large demonstrations and road closures expected in what protest leaders have dubbed a “national disruption day”. Read more
Terror victim identified as American-Israeli
March 1, 2023 by Pesach Benson
A man killed in a terror attack on Monday has been identified as Elan Ganeles, an American-Israeli citizen originally from Connecticut. Read more
NSW Labor to address racism and extremism with a budget of $16m
March 1, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A Minns Labor Government will establish a Premier’s Prevention Panel on Racism and Extremism to address the growing safety concerns of faith and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities in NSW. Read more
Terror victims Hillel and Yagael Yaniv laid to rest, manhunt for killers continues
February 28, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Hillel and Yagael Yaniv, the brothers killed in a Sunday terror attack, were laid to rest in Jerusalem on Monday afternoon as the manhunt for their killers continues. Read more
For the People of Israel at UIA NSW 2023 Gala Event & Celebration for Israel’s 75th
February 28, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
UIA NSW hosted over 1200 Sydney supporters at its 2023 General Division Gala Event and celebration for Israel’s 75th on 26 February, with guest of honour, the 13th Prime Minister of Israel Naftali Bennett. Read more
Leifer ‘teary’ after stood down
February 28, 2023 by AAP
As ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer was stood down over allegations she sexually abused three women, she cried and claimed to have done nothing wrong, her trial has been told. Read more
JNF partners Zionism Victoria in Peace Garden
February 28, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Zionism Victoria has announced that JNF Victoria has agreed to become the co-sponsor of the Israel 75 Peace Garden being established in the City of Glen Eira. Read more
Israeli coach files complaint against SA rugby body over boycott of Tel Aviv team
February 27, 2023 by JNS
The head coach of the Rishon LeZion Owls rugby club, who previously played rugby in Johannesburg, has submitted a formal complaint to the South African Rugby Union for boycotting the Tel Aviv Heat rugby team. Read more
Israeli brothers killed in Samaria terror shooting
February 27, 2023 by JNS
Two Israelis were killed in a terrorist attack near the village of Huwara, south of Nablus, in Samaria on Sunday. Read more
Israelis, Palestinians meet amid West Bank violence
February 27, 2023 by AAP
Palestinian and Israeli officials have agreed during face-to-face talks to take steps to build mutual confidence following a rash of deadly violence. Read more
Ex-teacher Leifer allegedly claimed accuser was needy
February 27, 2023 by AAP
A former ultra-Orthodox Jewish school principal accused of raping three sisters allegedly told one of her accusers that she was helping her to get over her neediness. Read more
Papua New Guinea to open embassy in Jerusalem
February 27, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Papua New Guinea will establish an embassy in Jerusalem, Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Sunday morning. Read more
Leifer’s trial back in open court
February 27, 2023 by AAP
After weeks of closed-door hearings court is expected to open again in the trial of former ultra-Orthodox Jewish school principal Malka Leifer, who is accused of raping three former students. Read more
Israeli doctor killed by wild elephant in Nepal
February 26, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Shmuel Buikner, an Israeli doctor in his 30s has been killed by a wild elephant in Nepal on Friday. Read more
Insect named for Hitler draws criticism from organizational, academic circles
February 26, 2023 by David Swindle
Connections between the Nazis and Volkswagen Beetles are well known. Read more
Festival boss stares down author, sponsor cancellations
February 26, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Louise Adler was hoping for a civil conversation in a garden about books. Read more
Oman permits Israeli planes to cross its skies
February 24, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Oman announced that it is opening its skies to Israeli aircraft, opening up new and faster aviation routes between Israel and the Far East. Read more
Indigenous Friends of Israel condemns Adelaide Writers Festival
February 24, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Adelaide Writers Festival has invited two overseas pro-Palestine and anti-Israel writers resulting in the SA Premier announcing he will not attend the festival. Read more
13-year-old Palestinian indicted for murder of border police officer
February 24, 2023 by Pesach Benson
A 13-year-old Palestinian was indicted on charges of murder on Thursday after stabbing a Border Police officer at a Jerusalem checkpoint. Read more
Israel strikes Hamas targets after Gaza rocket fire
February 24, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Israel launched retaliatory air strikes on Gaza on Thursday morning after terror groups fired rockets. Read more
Israel troops kill 11 Palestinians in West Bank: medics
February 23, 2023 by AAP
Israeli troops have killed 11 Palestinians, including at least four gunmen and four civilians, and wounded more than 100 others during a raid on a flashpoint city in the occupied West Bank, witnesses, militant groups and medical officials say. Read more
Gene Simmons of Kiss fame to unveil mural of Polish Catholic Holocaust hero
February 23, 2023 by Mike Wagenheim - JNS
Artists 4 Israel is expanding its series of murals honouring Righteous Among the Nations. It’s doing so with a “kiss” this time. Read more
Israel approves 400-plus housing units in Judea
February 23, 2023 by JNS
The Higher Planning Committee of Israel’s Civil Administration on Wednesday approved the construction of more than 400 housing units in the town of Elazar in Judea. Read more
Three more judicial reform bills pass first reading in Knesset
February 23, 2023 by JNS
Three draft laws related to the government’s judicial reform program passed their first reading in the Knesset plenum on Wednesday. Read more
