Widespread condemnation of antisemitic Melbourne attacks
July 5, 2025 by Rob Klein
Melbourne’s Jewish community has been left reeling after a synagogue was set alight with families inside, an Israeli restaurant stormed by protesters chanting “death to the IDF”, and a weapons company allegedly linked to Israel firebombed, in what authorities and Jewish leaders are calling a dangerous escalation of antisemitic hate crimes.
Jewish Melbourne’s Friday evening of horror
July 4, 2025 by Rob Klein
Melbourne’s Jewish community rocked by synagogue arson and restaurant attack. Read more
Hamas seeks ceasefire guarantees
July 4, 2025 by Reuters
Hamas says they want guarantees that a ceasefire will mean the end of the war. Read more
Antisemitism envoy grilled on ‘uncivil’ rally ban call
July 4, 2025 by AAP
Australia’s special envoy to combat anti-Semitism has clashed with politicians over a call to ban pro-Palestine protests from city centres. Read more
Pentagon: Israel-U.S. strikes set back Iran’s nuclear program by two years
July 3, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Pentagon now believes that recent Israeli and American strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities have pushed back Tehran’s atomic ambitions by up to two years. Read more
Questions raised after reinstatement of controversial artist for Venice Biennale
July 3, 2025 by Rob Klein
Serious concerns are being raised over Australia’s decision to reinstate artist Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino to represent the country at the 2026 Venice Biennale, with Jewish leaders and others questioning the government’s mixed messages on terrorism, antisemitism, and Australian values.
Australian Jewish leaders welcome Kanye ban
July 3, 2025 by Rob Klein
Jewish leaders have welcomed the decision to ban Kanye West from Australia, describing his relentless antisemitic campaign as dangerous and a threat to Jewish communities worldwide.
Hamas ready for ceasefire but it must end war in Gaza
July 2, 2025 by Associated Press
Hamas has signalled openness to a ceasefire with Israel but insists any deal must end the war in Gaza, as President Donald Trump pushes a 60-day truce deal. Read more
UN ‘collaborated with Hamas,’ had ‘monopolistic’ aid oversight: senior US official
July 2, 2025 by Mike Wagenheim - JNS
The United Nations, which “has never had a competitor,” collaborated with Hamas and had several staffers who participated in the Hamas-led terrorist attacks in southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, a senior U.S. State Department official told reporters on Tuesday. Read more
Trump urges Hamas to accept Gaza ceasefire proposal
July 2, 2025 by Reuters
Mediators will deliver to militant group Hamas what US President Donald Trump calls a “final proposal” for a 60-day ceasefire in war-torn Gaza. Read more
Israeli couple arrested for spying for Iran
July 1, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Following an undercover investigation, an Israeli couple in their 30s from Raanana were arrested for spying for Iran, it was cleared for publication on Tuesday. Read more
Creator of ‘I’m That Jew’ visiting Australia for UIA events
July 1, 2025 by J-Wire News Service
UIA will host the formidable Eitan Chitayat – brand expert and creator of ‘I’m That Jew’ at a variety of events in July and August in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. Read more
Netanyahu to visit White House amid push for ceasefire
July 1, 2025 by AAP
Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for talks at the White House next week, amid a renewed push to end the war in Gaza. Read more
ECAJ welcomes court ruling banning antisemitic sermons
July 1, 2025 by Rob Klein
A Federal Court judge has ordered the removal of a Muslim preacher’s speeches containing “fundamentally racist and antisemitic” statements from social media, in a ruling celebrated by Jewish leaders as a significant step in confronting hate speech in Australia.
Huckabee donates blood to Israel’s emergency rescue service
July 1, 2025 by JNS
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and his wife, Janet, donated blood on Sunday to Israel’s Magen David Adom emergency medical service in honour of the hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza. Read more
UK says new MI6 chief did not know her Nazi grandfather
June 30, 2025 by JNS
The British government said on Saturday that the incoming MI6 chief “neither knew nor met her paternal grandfather”— a man who was revealed earlier in the week to be a Nazi spy, AFP reported. Read more
New intelligence leads to postponement in Netanyahu corruption trial
June 30, 2025 by TPS-IL
The Jerusalem District Court has cancelled two days of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s testimony after a secret hearing with top security officials. Read more
Israeli government allows return to Gaza border communities, citing no security risk
June 30, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Israeli residents of Gaza border communities will be allowed to return to their homes as the Israeli government declared on Sunday that there is “no security impediment” to living in the area. Read more
Probe called into violent arrest at pro-Palestine rally
June 30, 2025 by AAP
A state police watchdog will oversee a probe into a violent arrest at a pro-Palestine rally that seriously injured a one-time federal Greens candidate.
The decision on Monday ends days of NSW Police refusals to declare the wounding of Hannah Thomas a critical incident, requiring a full investigation with independent oversight.
The 35-year-old was among five people arrested in Sydney on Friday outside an Australian firm reportedly linked to the manufacture of components for Israeli Defence Force fighter jets.
Police have faced scrutiny over the arrest after Ms Thomas said the action could result in permanent vision loss in her right eye.
BBC pressured over ‘death to IDF’ Glastonbury chant
June 30, 2025 by AAP
The BBC is under pressure after its broadcast of the iconic Glastonbury festival featured a performer chanting “death” to the Israeli military. Read more
Trump hails Lubavitcher Rebbe’s ‘blessings’ on 31st death anniversary
June 29, 2025 by JNS
U.S. President Donald Trump wrote a public letter on Sunday to the Chassidic Chabad-Lubavitch movement, marking the 31st yahrzeit (anniversary of death) of its leader, Menachem Mendel Schneerson. Read more
Gaza offensive escalates, Tel Aviv renews protests for hostage deal
June 29, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Israel reissued a broad evacuation order Sunday morning for residents of Gaza City and Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip, warning civilians to leave the area ahead of intensified military operations. Read more
Gaza ceasefire is possible within a week, Trump says
June 29, 2025 by Reuters
President Donald Trump says he believes it is possible a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hamas militants will be reached within a week. Read more
Police review Kneecap’s controversial Glastonbury gig
June 29, 2025 by Reuters
UK police say they will review videos of Glastonbury performances after controversial comments by Irish hip-hop group Kneecap and London punk duo Bob Vylan. Read more
Trump slams Israel’s prosecutors over Netanyahu trial
June 29, 2025 by Reuters
Donald Trump has again targeted “out-of-control” Israeli prosecutors over Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial and warned that the US will not stand for it. Read more
Sydney preacher’s new speech inflames tensions ahead of key court ruling
June 29, 2025 by Rob Klein
A Sydney-based Islamic preacher facing legal action over allegedly antisemitic remarks has delivered a new speech accusing the “Jewish lobby” of attempting to undermine Islam, further inflaming tensions ahead of a high-profile court ruling.
Netanyahu corruption trial should end in plea deal, Herzog says after Trump call for pardon
June 27, 2025 by JNS
Israeli President Isaac Herzog reiterated on Thursday his support for a plea deal in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ongoing criminal trial, responding to U.S. President Donald Trump’s call to cancel the “witch hunt” against the premier in the wake of the Iran war. Read more
Arrests over Gaza protest at fighter jet-linked firm
Protesters outside a business connected to fighter jets used by the Israeli military have clashed with police, resulting in injuries and five arrests. Read more
Israeli military declares three main Iranian nuclear sites ‘significantly damaged’
June 27, 2025 by TPS-IL
The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) stated Friday morning that the three main nuclear sites of the Iranian regime were “significantly damaged.” Read more
Netanyahu sees hope for peace in Gaza after Iran war
June 27, 2025 by Reuters
Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu says, “we cannot waste even a single day” after the war in Iran widened the scope for peace talks in the region. Read more
