Arab-Israeli municipal leaders warn against Ben-Gvir, budget cuts
January 11, 2023 by Baruch Yedid - TPS
In a letter sent to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, an umbrella organisation representing Arab-Israeli municipalities expressed fear with the appointment of Itamar Ben-Gvir as National Security Minister. Read more
Palestinian Authority: Israeli measures to punish terrorism will lead to our collapse
January 10, 2023 by JNS
Punitive measures imposed by Israel on the Palestinian Authority will “promptly lead to its collapse,” P.A. Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said on Monday. Read more
Jerusalem unveils mural of solidarity with Iranian women
January 10, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Jerusalem unveiled a mural of solidarity with the women of Iran on Sunday afternoon opposite a shopping mall. Read more
Israeli Study Finds Nutrition More Effective Than Steroids for Treating Crohn’s Disease
January 10, 2023 by Pesach Benson
A 15-year study by Israeli researchers found that nutrition is a more effective treatment for children with Crohn’s disease than the steroids commonly used. Read more
KKL-JNF host educators from Australia and South Africa
January 10, 2023 by Natalie Gattengo
Aiming to empower the future generation of leaders, Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael – Jewish National Fund is hosting principals and teachers from Australia and South Africa. Read more
Fellowships to honour the memory of Aiia
January 10, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
The memory of Aiia Maasarwe, a young Palestinian Israeli woman tragically murdered in Melbourne in January 2019, will be honoured with the awarding of two fellowships for Palestinian physicians to train in Israeli hospitals. Read more
1938 “Jews Unwanted” sign fetches $550
January 9, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The president of the Queensland Jewish Board of Deputies says the sale of Nazi memorabilia “impacts the sense of safety and security of all Queenslanders.
UAE first Arab state to include Holocaust education in school curricula
January 9, 2023 by JNS
The United Arab Emirates Embassy in Washington, D.C., confirmed on Jan. 5 that Holocaust education will be incorporated into the Gulf state’s curricula. Read more
Israel approves punitive measures against PA over ‘disgraceful’ UN vote
January 9, 2023 by JNS
Israel’s Security Cabinet on Thursday approved several punitive measures against the Palestinian Authority in response to what it described as Ramallah’s ongoing “political and legal war” against the Jewish state. Read more
Netanyahu: Claims judicial reform will end Israel’s democracy are ‘baseless’
January 9, 2023 by JNS
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday rejected as “baseless” claims by critics that his government’s proposed judicial reforms would mark the end of the country’s democracy and vowed to implement the plan “responsibly.” Read more
Israeli police to investigate celebrations for release of longest-serving terror prisoner
January 9, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir ordered the Israeli Police on Sunday to investigate celebrations for the release of Arab-Israeli Karim Younis, one of the longest-serving security prisoners jailed for terror. Read more
Israel’s UN envoy mocks meeting over Ben-Gvir’s ‘uneventful’ Temple Mount visit
January 8, 2023 by Mike Wagenheim - JNS
Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations said he was “overjoyed” when he heard that the U.N. Security Council was holding an emergency meeting Thursday over the “quiet, orderly, uneventful” visit of an Israeli government minister to Jerusalem’s Temple Mount. Read more
Thousands protest Israel’s justice moves
January 8, 2023 by AAP
Thousands of Israelis have taken to the streets to protest plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new government that opponents say threaten democracy and freedoms. Read more
Possible High Court ruling on Interior Minister could topple Israeli government
January 8, 2023 by Pesach Benson
In a marathon six-hour hearing on Thursday whose outcome could potentially topple Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new government, Israel’s High Court of Justice heard arguments for and against the controversial appointment of Aryeh Deri to several senior government positions. Read more
Just under 29,000 Australasian visitors to Israel in 2022
January 5, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
26,700 Australians visited Israel in 2022, with another 2,200 travellers from New Zealand. Read more
Neighbours criticise Israel minister’s visit
January 4, 2023 by AAP
Israel’s new national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s visit to the Al Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem, a site also revered by Jews, prompting fierce condemnation from the Palestinians and several Arab countries. Read more
Netanyahu’s UAE visit postponed over Ben-Gvir’s Temple Mount visit
January 4, 2023 by Baruch Yedid - TPS
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s first official visit to the United Arab Emirates has been postponed due to National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s Tuesday morning visit to the Temple Mount. Read more
Steven Lowy co-signs a letter of concern to Netanyahu
January 4, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In his capacity as Chair, Board of Trustees of Keren Hayesod, Sydney-based Steven Lowy has co-signed a letter of concern to Israel’sPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from The Jewish Agency. Read more
Netanyahu’s new security cabinet is the most right-wing in Israel’s history
January 4, 2023 by Tamir Morag
The new Israeli government on Tuesday appointed members of the incoming Security Cabinet, a ministerial committee in charge of outlining and implementing foreign and defence policy. Read more
Registration open for the Jerusalem Marathon
January 3, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Tens of thousands of runners from all over Israel and around the world are expected to participate in the 12th International Jerusalem “Winner” Marathon. Read more
Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount
Israel’s far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has visited the compound that houses the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, a move condemned by Palestinians as provocative and, despite warnings, it could lead to violence. Read more
Missile strike disables Damascus airport
January 2, 2023 by AAP
The Syrian army says an Israeli missile strike had briefly put the Damascus International Airport out of service, the latest in a string of strikes targeting Iran-linked assets. Read more
Commonwealth Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis receives knighthood
January 2, 2023 by JNS
The Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth, Ephraim Mirvis, has been appointed Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2023 New Year Honours. Read more
Iranian writer sentenced to death for interview with Israeli channel
January 2, 2023 by JNS
Iranian writer and painter Mehdi Bahman has been sentenced to death by Iran’s Revolutionary Court. Read more
Bibi visits the Kotel
January 2, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara, have visited the Western Wall. Read more
Netanyahu’s surprising pick for National Security Adviser is ominous message to Iran
January 2, 2023 by Tamir Morag
Tzachi Hanegbi is about to become one of the most influential figures in Benjamin Netanyahu’s new government after the Prime Minister appointed him to the position of National Security Adviser and head of the National Security Council (NSC). Read more
UN vote ‘despicable’, says Israel – Australia votes against, NZ abstains
January 1, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Israel has condemned and the Palestinians have welcomed a United Nations General Assembly vote asking the International Court of Justice to provide an opinion on the legal consequences of Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territories. Read more
Honest Reporting names dishonest reporting stars for 2022
December 30, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
As we get ready to wave goodbye to 2022, it is a good opportunity for us to look back and reflect on what was an eventful year for Israel in the international media. Read more
Wiesenthal Centre publishes top ten antisemitism list for 2022
December 30, 2022 by JNS
The Simon Wiesenthal Centre released its annual Global antisemitism Top Ten list in Jerusalem…reports Benjamin Weinthal. Read more
Netanyahu at first Cabinet meeting: It is time to roll up our sleeves and get to work
December 30, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
At the first Cabinet meeting following the swearing-in of Israel’s new government Thursday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu celebrated the day. Read more
