Protester arrested after alleged assault outside MP’s office in Oamaru
October 31, 2025 by Greg Bouwer
In New Zealand, a woman has been arrested following an alleged assault during a pro-Palestine protest outside the Oamaru electorate office of Waitaki MP Miles Anderson on Thursday morning. Read more
Teen killed in fall at Jerusalem construction site during draft protest
October 31, 2025 by Pesach Benson
A 15-year-old boy was killed Thursday afternoon after falling from a height of about 100 meters at a construction site at the entrance to Jerusalem during an Orthodox Jewish demonstration against drafting yeshiva students into the army. Read more
Israel confirms returned remains of Sahar Baruch and Amiram Cooper
October 31, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Following the release of two fallen hostages by Hamas earlier in the day, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced Thursday night that the remains were confirmed to be Sahar Baruch and Amiram Cooper. Read more
Jewish House supports launch of landmark housing initiative in Sydney’s Inner West
October 30, 2025 by Rob Klein
Jewish House has played a leading role in the launch of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest “meanwhile use” housing initiative in Sydney’s Inner West, a landmark project that will provide more than 36,500 safe nights a year for people experiencing homelessness.
Red Cross aided staged Hamas ‘recovery’ of hostage remains in Gaza, Israel says
October 30, 2025 by Akiva van Koningsveld
The International Committee of the Red Cross has decried a “recovery” that Hamas staged of hostage remains in Gaza and called it “unacceptable,” but the Israeli Foreign Ministry accused the organisation of being complicit in the charade. Read more
Man charged after alleged firearm incident at Cremorne synagogue
October 30, 2025 by Rob Klein
A 23-year-old delivery driver from Lurnea, Mr Vincent Filemu Faasii, has been charged in connection with an incident outside Cremorne Synagogue on Sydney’s Lower North Shore on 7 October 2025.
Gaza ceasefire restored after night of Israeli retaliatory airstrikes
October 30, 2025 by Ehud Amiton - TPS
After a night of airstrikes in Gaza, the Israel Defence Forces announced on Wednesday morning that it would begin re-enforcing the ceasefire with Hamas. According to the IDF, more than 30 terrorists holding command positions were targeted. Read more
Israel blocks Red Cross visits to prisons that enable ‘pay for slay’ salaries to terrorists
October 30, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Wednesday banned International Red Cross representatives from visiting Palestinian terrorists in Israeli prisons. Read more
Israeli scientists identify cells that act as ‘guardians’ against aging
October 30, 2025 by Pesach Benson
A groundbreaking study has identified a unique subset of immune cells that actively maintain a healthy, age-appropriate immune system, offering new ways to track and support healthy aging, Israeli scientists announced on Wednesday. Read more
Minns praises Jewish Museum redevelopment after “summer of rolling hatred”
October 29, 2025 by Rob Klein
NSW Premier Chris Minns today toured and praised the Sydney Jewish Museum’s redevelopment, meeting with Holocaust survivors and students amid mounting concerns over antisemitism across New South Wales.
US claims ceasefire holding as Israel strikes Gaza
October 29, 2025 by AAP
The US-backed ceasefire in the Gaza conflict is under more pressure, with Israel launching strikes after accusing Hamas of an attack on its forces. Read more
NSW Jewish Board of Deputies celebrates eight decades of strength and service
October 29, 2025 by Rob Klein
The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies celebrated eight decades of resilience and service with a major function at Parliament House on the evening of October 28. Read more
Body returned by Hamas may not belong to any Israeli hostage, officials say
October 28, 2025 by TPS-IL
Israeli authorities say the body returned by Hamas last night may not belong to any of the remaining 13 deceased hostages. Read more
Albanese’s t-shirt causes dismay
October 28, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese returned from the United States in casual attire, wearing a controversial t-shirt. Read more
US says Israeli strike on Gaza didn’t violate ceasefire
October 27, 2025 by Reuters
An Israeli strike on a member of an Islamic Jihad group in Gaza did not breach the ceasefire, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says. Read more
Anti-Israel activists target South African Holocaust centres
October 27, 2025 by Rolene Marks - JNS
Anti-Israel activists have targeted Holocaust and genocide centres in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town, holding protests outside the institutions and sending threatening letters in what Jewish community leaders are calling “a campaign of intimidation.” Read more
100 Australian doctors prepare to immigrate to Israel
October 27, 2025 by Etgar Lefkovitz - JNS
Over one hundred Australian doctors were gathering this week in both Melbourne and Sydney as part of a major immigration fair for medical professionals planning on moving to Israel following the war against Hamas in Gaza. Read more
Netanyahu rejects claims U.S. controls Israel’s security
October 27, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Amid reports that Washington is influencing Israeli security decisions, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted on Sunday that Israel makes its own choices regarding national security. Read more
Mossad exposes Iranian general directing global attacks on Jewish targets including Australia
October 27, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Israel revealed new details about the Iranian regime’s global terrorist operations on Sunday, exposing a senior Revolutionary Guards commander as the orchestrator behind multiple foiled attacks in Australia, Greece, and Germany. Read more
Lush shutdown described as selective outrage
October 24, 2025 by Rob Klein
Cosmetics retailer Lush has drawn sharp criticism from within Australia’s Jewish community and beyond after closing all its stores, website, and Sydney factory for a day in protest over what it called the “starvation in Gaza.” Read more
Blues mascot sacked after antisemitic walkout
October 24, 2025 by David Marlow
AFL club Carlton’s mascot ‘Captain Carlton’ has been sacked after storming out of a young fan’s Bar Mitzvah celebration. Read more
Trump mulls jailed Barghouti for Gazan post-Hamas rule
US President Donald Trump has suggested he could call on Israel to release imprisoned Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti, a potentially unifying Palestinian leader. Read more
PM slams opposition over ‘provocative’ sovereignty votes during Vance visit
October 24, 2025 by JNS
The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday blasted opposition parties, as well as a fellow member of the premier’s Likud faction, for advancing bills to apply sovereignty to Judea and Samaria. Read more
Cancelled football match exploited to further vilify Israelis
October 24, 2025 by Kostis Konstantinou
Maccabi Tel Aviv’s decision to decline any allocation of tickets for away fans at next month’s match against Aston Villa in Birmingham has provoked a range of reactions. Read more
Sydney MPs face tough questions from Jewish community
October 23, 2025 by Rob Klein
Three Sydney MPs, representing electorates where most of the city’s Jewish community lives, met with Jewish voters this week in an online forum hosted by the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, confronting tough questions about antisemitism, Middle East policy, and national unity.
Bondi’s Palestinian flag horseback ride sparks beach ban
October 23, 2025 by Rob Klein
A man who galloped his horse across Bondi Beach waving a Palestinian flag has prompted Waverley Council to rewrite the rules.
Israel dismisses ICJ’s advisory opinion calling it predictable and shameful
October 23, 2025 by Kostis Konstantinou
Israel denounced an advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) stating that Israel, as the “occupying power” in Gaza, is legally obligated to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, including assistance provided by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). Read more
Australia limits boots on ground in Gaza reconstruction
October 23, 2025 by AAP
Sending a larger group of Australian troops to Gaza would not be backed by the opposition, with an expert warning resources should stay in the Pacific region. Read more
Holocaust survivor buried in backyard so relatives could continue to collect benefits
October 22, 2025 by Idan Avni
A couple from Carmiel in northern Israel buried a 93-year-old Holocaust survivor—the woman’s mother—in their backyard to keep collecting her monthly reparations, worth 18,000 shekels (about $5,400), according to police. Read more
‘Very optimistic’ ceasefire agreement will hold, Vance says in Israel
October 22, 2025 by JNS
U.S. Vice President JD Vance is “very optimistic” that the White House-brokered ceasefire deal between Israel and the Hamas terror organisation will hold, the former Ohio senator said during a press conference in Israel on Tuesday. Read more
