Judge Richard Weinstein appointed to the NSW Supreme Court

Judge Richard Weinstein SC’s legal career spans academia, alternative dispute resolution, wills and probate law, inquests and commissions of inquiry, personal injury and medical and professional negligence. Read more

Neo-Nazi’s racial slur to guard before hit

Right-wing leader Thomas Sewell told a security guard to “dance monkey” before he allegedly king-hit the man outside Nine Network’s building. Read more

Gantz tells Netanyahu the Israeli people will make his new government fail

Outgoing Minister of Defence Benny Gantz rebuked Benjamin Netanyahu and his incoming new coalition government (should it be formed) for conceding what he feels are too many concessions being made to Israel’s Haredi (ultra-orthodox) parties on the issue of IDF service, among others. Read more

Yair Lapid calls Netanyahu ‘weak’ slams proposed ‘Deri Law’

Outgoing Prime Minister Yari Lapid had some harsh words on Monday for the man poised to replace him, Benjamin Netanyahu. Read more

Mossad director reveals legendary spy’s last telegram

Mossad director David Barnea has revealed the last telegram sent from Syria by Israel’s legendary spy Eli Cohen. Read more

Jerusalem’s Biblical Zoo welcomes new lion cub

The Jerusalem Biblical Zoo has a newborn lion cub to greet visitors strolling through its black iron gates. Read more

Australia imposes sanctions on Iran

The Australian Government is imposing Magnitsky-style sanctions on 13 individuals and two entities involved in egregious human rights violations and abuses. Read more

Al Jazeera’s Shireen Abu Akleh death ‘witness’ turns out to be Islamic Jihad terrorist

A  key “civilian” eyewitness in the formal complaint against Israel filed by Al Jazeera at the International Criminal Court (ICC) over the death of Shireen Abu Akleh Tuesday is a terrorist affiliated with the US-designated terrorist group Islamic Jihad, media watchdog HonestReporting discovered exclusively on Sunday. Read more

Men will donate to women in need, provided that it is not a violation of male hegemony

A new study by Tel Aviv and Ben-Gurion Universities reveals a phenomenon of “chivalrous sexism” towards women in need. Read more

Jerusalem honours memory of terror victim

Friends, family and local dignitaries unveiled a memorial plaque honouring Eliyahu “Eli” Kay on Sunday, marking the first anniversary of his murder in a Palestinian terror attack. Read more

Israel set to uncork Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine genie at UN

Israel is readying to uncork the Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine genie at the United Nations – ending UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Process Torr Wennesland’s’ efforts to keep the Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine Solution (Saudi Solution) from being discussed as a replacement for the failed UN 20 years-old two-state solution. Read more

German coup plot sparks security concerns

German lawmakers are calling for a review of security arrangements at the Bundestag lower house of parliament after authorities detained members of a far-right group they say were preparing a violent overthrow of the state. Read more

Jewish-Ukrainian soldier killed in battle against Russia

Jewish-Ukrainian soldier Vladislav Shain was killed in action against Russian forces, Israeli media reported on Thursday. Read more

Tehran, Doha repress Iranian dissidents at World Cup

Iran and Qatar have joined forces to squash protests in the latter nation against the Islamic regime in Tehran during the FIFA World Cup. Read more

KKL-JNF funding A$8.5m in scholarships

A festive ceremony awarding scholarships to students took place on Wednesday in which KKL – JNF awarded student scholarships amounting a total of NIS 11,854,000m (A$8.5m)  to 650 students. Read more

Was ancient sling bullet found in Yavne used against Maccabees?

Ahead of the Chanukah holiday celebrating the miraculous victory of the Jews over the Greeks, the Israeli Antiquities Authority announced the discovery of a sling bullet with a Greek inscription. Read more

Likud, Shas sign preliminary coalition agreement

Likud and Shas leaders signed a preliminary coalition agreement in the early hours of Thursday morning. Read more

Big plans for Sydney’s north shore community

Sydney’s Masada College, Kehillat Masada and Montefiore are jointly exploring an opportunity to create a long-term partnership that would see significant reinvestment into the Masada College site in St Ives. Read more

30 deaf and hearing-impaired young people celebrate bar and bat mitzvahs in Jerusalem

Thirty deaf and hearing-impaired students from across Israel celebrated their bar and bat mitzvahs in Jerusalem this week as part of a program developed by Young Israel in Israel’s Judaic Heritage Program for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired, the Jewish Agency for Israel and World Mizrachi. Read more

Holocaust survivor who translated during Eichmann trial dies at 94

Aliza Goldman, a Holocaust survivor and translator who assisted in the translation of the historic trial of Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann, died on Dec. 6 at age 94. Read more

Israeli program promotes Arab entrepreneurship and tech careers

Three organisations have been selected to open innovation centres to promote entrepreneurship and tech careers in the Israeli Arab sector, the Israel Innovation Authority and the Authority for the Economic Development of Minority Sectors announced on Tuesday. Read more

Netanyahu needs an ally to govern

Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu is still one partner short of a coalition to secure a parliamentary majority after an ultra-Orthodox Jewish party signed up, with the deadline for forming a government looming. Read more

Petition to ban Ye’s music from Apple Music, Spotify

More than 65,000 people have signed a petition to get Kanye “Ye” West’s music catalogue removed from streaming services. Read more

Likud, United Torah Judaism sign preliminary coalition agreement

Likud and the United Torah Judaism party signed a preliminary coalition agreement on Tuesday. Read more

Nike drops Kyrie Irving following antisemitism scandal

Nike officially cut ties with NBA player Kyrie Irving on Monday, following a scandal in which the Brooklyn Nets star shared antisemitic content on social media and then failed to repudiate Jew-hatred. Read more

Germany issues arrest warrant for Israeli ‘Tinder swindler’ con man

Germany has issued an international arrest warrant for Israeli con man Shimon Hayut, aka “the Tinder swindler.” Read more

Ye: ‘Jewish people, forgive Hitler today’

In an interview released Monday night, Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) continued his media tour of praising Adolf Hitler and spewing antisemitism. Read more

Former President Bill Clinton to receive honorary doctorate from Haifa University

The University of Haifa will award an honorary doctorate to former US President Bill Clinton, the university announced on Tuesday. Read more

Al Jazeera files lawsuit against Israel in The Hague over journalist’s death

Al Jazeera filed a lawsuit against Israel at the International Court of Justice on Tuesday over the death of its correspondent, Shireen Abu Akleh. Read more

Netanyahu on criticism of coalition partners: ‘I ultimately decide policy’

Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu attempted on Sunday to assuage critics of his emerging right-wing government by vowing to uphold Israel’s liberal democracy, pointing to his lengthy track record of guiding the nation and emphasising that the buck on devising policy stops with him. Read more

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