Reporter killed by Israeli forces: inquiry
June 26, 2022 by AAP J-Wire
Information reviewed by the UN human rights office suggests Israeli security forces fired the shots that killed Palestinian-American reporter Shireen Abu Akleh in May, not indiscriminate firing from Palestinians, a spokesperson says. Read more
Wiesenthal Centre in Jerusalem welcomes Wollongong Council’s decision on donor’s Nazi past
June 26, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Dr Efraim Zuroff, the Coordinator of Simon Wiesenthal Centre Nazi war crimes research worldwide, has said the Centre welcomes the decision of the Wollongong City Council to remove the name of Nazi collaborator Bronius Sredersas from a room in the Wollongong Art Gallery dedicated to him. Read more
Nazi salutes at Sydney’s Balmoral Beach
A chilling incident at Balmoral Beach has left residents fearing for their safety after witnessing a sickening display by extremists in front of young children on Saturday…reports Anna Usher. Read more
Zubin Mehta to conduct the Australian World Orchestra
June 24, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The legendary Maestro Zubin Mehta will once again lead the AWO as it comes together for two much-anticipated performances in Sydney and Melbourne. Read more
New Zealand joins the International Holocaust Remembranc Alliance
June 24, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
New Zealand’s joining of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) will help fight racism for all New Zealanders, the Holocaust Centre of New Zealand and the New Zealand Jewish Council say. Read more
Yair Lapid in Istanbul: Iranian attacks against Israelis a ‘clear violation of Turkish sovereignty by Iran’
June 24, 2022 by Gil Tanenbaum - TPS
In a further sign of Israel’s improving relationship with Turkey, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid arrived in that country on Thursday and met with his counterpart, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, in Ankara. Read more
Gallery dumps Nazi collaborator plaque
June 24, 2022 by AAP
Wollongong Art Gallery has removed the name of one of its most generous benefactors from its rooms after discovering his history as a Nazi collaborator. Read more
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses Hebrew University
June 24, 2022 by Tali Aronsky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has addressed the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) in a live speech from Kyiv. Read more
Report: Turkey’s intelligence organization nabs Iranian assassination team
June 24, 2022 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT) arrested an eight-man cell that was working on behalf of the Iranian secret service to target Israelis in the country, Turkish media reported Thursday. Read more
Josie Lacey honoured in NSW State Parliament
June 24, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NSW Labor frontbencher Walt Secord has hosted a special event at State Parliament where he addressed the parliament paying tribute to Jewish communal leader Josie Lacey. Read more
Muslim paramedic joins op to rescue Jewish refugees from Ukraine
June 24, 2022 by TPS-IL
On Tuesday, two Jewish Ukrainian refugees began the final leg of their journey to a new home in Israel. In a collaborative operation run by the JDC, The Jewish Agency, and United Hatzalah, the two refugees, each suffering from a severe medical condition, were brought to Israel to receive medical care. Read more
Community organisations partner to create A Kinder World Now.
June 24, 2022 by J-Wire
In Sydney, Jewish House, The Friendship Circle, Maccabi All Abilities, The Choice Foundation, One&All, JewishCare, and The Central Synagogue have united to organise a disability advocacy and awareness event next week. Read more
SBS reporting on Al Jazeera journalist’s death breaches Code of Practice
June 23, 2022 by Henry Benjamin
A tweet by SBS News published on May 11 stated that Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Aqla was shot dead by a member of the Israeli Defence Forces. Read more
UN’s anti-Israel special rapporteur again excuses Palestinian violence
June 23, 2022 by Mike Wagenheim - JNS
The new U.N. Special Rapporteur on Palestinian issues has justified violence against Israelis for the second time in her short stint. Read more
Israeli rhythmic gymnastics team takes gold at European Championships
June 23, 2022 by JNS
Israel’s rhythmic gymnasts came up big during the 2022 Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships held last week in Tel Aviv, taking home two gold medals, four silver medals and a bronze. Read more
Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump visit Israel, pray at Western Wall
June 23, 2022 by JNS
Jared Kushner, a senior adviser and envoy to the Middle East in the Trump administration—also the son-in-law of former President Donald Trump—and his wife, Ivanka Trump, visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem on Wednesday. Read more
Actor, producer Ben Stiller visits Kyiv, meets his ‘hero,’ Volodymyr Zelensky
June 23, 2022 by JNS
Jewish film actor, director and producer Ben Stiller visited Kyiv, Ukraine, this week, where he met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky—a man Stiller called as a “hero” for his leadership during Ukraine’s war with Russia, which began in late February. Read more
NAB and JNF host economic and business students
June 23, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
JNF in collaboration with the National Australian Bank (NAB) hosted year 10 and 11 Business and Economics students to access some of Australia’s leading minds on the theme of ‘The Future – Banking & Business’. Read more
Principal refused apology to bullied pupil
A Melbourne principal says he refused to apologise to a student who left the school due to anti-Semitic bullying because their claims were unproven.
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After only a year, Knesset takes first step toward elections
June 23, 2022 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
The Knesset plenum approved on Wednesday in a preliminary reading the bill to dissolve the Knesset, the first stage toward sending Israel to the fifth round of elections in less than four years. Read more
Not to be opened until 2051
June 23, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The ACT branch of the Australian Jewish Historical Society has joined with the children and youth of the ACT Jewish Community by preparing a time capsule to be opened in 2051 on the 100th anniversary of the formation of the ACT Jewish community. Read more
Holy City prepares to host 48 countries for U18 European Athletics Championship
June 22, 2022 by TPS-IL
In less than two weeks, Jerusalem will be the site of the U18 European Athletics Championship, a historic event for Israeli sports. About 1,000 young athletes from 48 countries, will compete in the largest track and field event ever hosted by Israel. Read more
Nazi symbol banned in Victoria
June 22, 2022 by AAP J-Wire
Victoria has passed legislation banning the public display of the Nazi swastika. Read more
Israeli ministers vow to block Netanyahu
June 22, 2022 by AAP
Two key right-wing ministers in Israel’s outgoing coalition government have vowed to prevent a comeback by former premier Benjamin Netanyahu as the country braces for a fifth election in three years. Read more
NSW preparing legislation to ban Nazi symbols
June 22, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The NSW Government has introduced a bill into Parliament today to ban the public displays of Nazi symbols and to provide further safeguards against hate speech and vilification. Read more
British Labour Party struggles with antisemitism within its ranks
June 21, 2022 by Faygie Holt
The Labour Party in Great Britain has suspended several local officials in recent weeks after they made anti-Semitic comments as the party struggles to overcome the legacy of its former leader and anti-Israel supporter Jeremy Corbyn. Read more
Israel says building air defence alliance
June 21, 2022 by AAP
Israel is building a US-backed regional air defence alliance, the Israeli defence minister says, adding that the apparatus has already foiled attempted Iranian attacks and could be boosted by President Joe Biden’s visit next month. Read more
Naftali Bennett explains decision to dissolve the Knesset
June 21, 2022 by Gil Tanenbaum - TPS
Prime Minister of Israel Naftali Bennett held a press conference on Monday evening that was carried on all of Israel’s broadcast networks to explain his decision, revealed to the public just a few hours earlier, to call for the dissolution of the Knesset and the holding of new elections. Read more
Election in Israel: Coalition leaders optimistic
June 21, 2022 by Gil Tanenbaum - TPS
Leaders of Israel’s various coalition parties generally responded optimistically in response to Monday evening’s news that Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has decided to dissolve the Knesset and call for new elections. Read more
Lapid to be Israeli PM ahead of election
June 21, 2022 by AAP J-Wire
Israeli parliamentarians will vote to dissolve parliament, opening the way for the country’s fifth election in three years, following weeks of pressure on Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s fragile ruling coalition. Read more
