Germany’s ruling party moves to freeze Palestinian Authority funds, end support for UNRWA
February 23, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Germany’s centre-right Christian Democratic Union adopted a sweeping resolution at its party conference in Stuttgart on Saturday that would freeze payments to the Palestinian Authority unless strict conditions are met and would redirect humanitarian aid for Palestinian refugees away from the embattled United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and instead toward the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Read more
92-year-old survivor urges action against hatred at Adelaide museum reopening
February 23, 2026 by Rob Klein
At 92, Holocaust survivor Andrew Steiner delivered a message shaped by experience and urgency: remembrance must lead to action.
Friends host Dan’s Legacy Cup to remember Bondi terror victim
February 22, 2026 by Rob Klein
A memorial football tournament took place at Barracluff Park in Bondi on Saturday to celebrate the life and passion for the game of Dan Elkayam, one of the Jewish victims of the Bondi terror attack. Read more
Bennett: 70% of Palestinians in Gaza, PA want to murder all Israelis
February 22, 2026 by David Isaac - JNS
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, addressing the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organisations’ 51st Annual Leadership Mission in Jerusalem on Tuesday, spoke of the strategic lessons of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, the necessity of preventing Iran from going nuclear, and the emerging danger from Turkey and Qatar. Read more
Attack on city synagogue concerning, says premier
February 21, 2026 by AAP J-Wire
A synagogue has been damaged after a car rammed into its front gates, prompting a police investigation. Read more
High Court orders Justice Minister to justify refusal to cooperate with Supreme Court chief
February 20, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Israel’s High Court of Justice issued a conditional order on Thursday requiring Justice Minister Yariv Levin to explain why he has refused to cooperate with Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit in making key judicial appointments. The ruling comes amid delays in filling critical court positions that critics say are increasingly paralysing Israel’s legal system. Read more
Israel’s FM Sa’ar attends first meeting of Trump’s Board of Peace, says peace in Gaza dependent on ending Hamas
February 20, 2026 by TPS-IL
President Trump’s new International Board of Peace held its first meeting in Washington, D.C. on Thursday. Read more
Israel commends EU decision to declare Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist group
February 20, 2026 by TPS-IL
The Council of the European Union has added the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran to the EU terrorist list. Read more
Portrait of love and loss unveiled at Chabad gathering in Bondi
When Melbourne portrait artist Miriam Lange received the call from Rabbi Mendy Groner of Chabad Glen Eira, she did not hesitate. Read more
Dayenu confirms return to Mardi Gras parade – ‘delighted to be marching’
February 19, 2026 by Rob Klein
Sydney’s Jewish LGBTQIA+ organisation Dayenu will march in the 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday 28 February, reversing its earlier decision to withdraw after securing additional safety assurances.
‘Wildly Orwellian’: legislators bypass affected groups
Groups who claim they will be most impacted by a state’s new laws targeting antisemitism say they have been frozen out of discussions. Read more
ABC Ombudsman finds no material breach in network’s handling of Herzog visit
February 19, 2026 by Rob Klein
The ABC’s internal watchdog has found no breach of editorial standards in the broadcaster’s coverage of Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia, rejecting claims that its reporting was unbalanced or misleading.
Sydney man faces terrorism related charges over extremist material
A Sydney man has been charged with alleged terrorism-related offences after violent extremist material was reportedly discovered on a phone seized during a New Year’s Eve traffic stop.
Neo-Nazis ‘tapping into local anxieties’ to radicalise
February 18, 2026 by AAP
Anti-racism training for young children is among a series of policy responses being recommended to combat festering right-wing extremism. Read more
‘It’s nonsense’: Israeli officials deny development expands Jerusalem’s boundaries
February 18, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Israeli officials denied on Tuesday that a proposal to expand a community north of Jerusalem would enlarge the capital’s municipal boundaries.
Author Randa Abdel-Fattah to appear at Sydney Writers Festival
February 18, 2026 by AAP J-Wire
Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah will appear at the Sydney Writers’ Festival, Australia’s largest writers’ event. Read more
White nationalist jailed for hateful Australia Day rant
A neo-Nazi supporter who railed against Jews in a hate-filled Australia Day rally speech has been jailed for his offensive and abhorrent crime. Read more
The conversations that actually matter after Bondi
February 18, 2026 by Michael Gencher
Since the Bondi massacre on 14 December, the Jewish community has carried a familiar mix of grief, vigilance, and exhaustion. Read more
Chabad rabbis from Australia and New Zealand gather in Bondi after terror attack
More than 80 Chabad rabbis from across Australia and New Zealand gathered in Bondi this week for a major regional leadership conference marked by mourning, spiritual resolve and a renewed commitment to rebuilding Jewish life after the devastating Bondi Beach terror attack.
Slain captive Ran Gvili’s parents to visit Jewish community in Australia
February 17, 2026 by JNS
The parents of Israel Police Master Sgt. Ran Gvili, the last hostage whose body was returned from Gaza, will travel to Australia on Feb. 18 to show solidarity with the Jewish community in the wake of the Bondi Beach massacre. Read more
‘Heart of gold’: mum backs neo-Nazi fan after hate rant
February 17, 2026 by J-Wire
The mother of a man who threw his support behind neo-Nazis and incited hatred against Jews during an Australia Day rally speech claims he just made a mistake. Read more
Campus antisemitism exposed, but community says response falls short
February 17, 2026 by Rob Klein
The Australian Human Rights Commission’s ‘Respect at Uni’ report, released this week, has exposed the deep and personal impact of antisemitism on Australian university campuses. Read more
Israel’s ZIM Shipping sold to Germany’s Hapag-Lloyd for A$5.2 Billion
February 16, 2026 by Pesach Benson
The Israeli shipping company ZIM is set to change hands, with Germany’s Hapag-Lloyd and the Israeli investment fund FIMI jointly acquiring the company in a deal valued at approximately A$5.2 billion, Israeli officials announced Sunday. Read more
Israeli leaders denounce orthodox violence against soldiers
February 16, 2026 by Pesach Benson
A mob of Orthodox (Haredi) men chased two Israel Defence Forces servicewomen through the streets of Bnei Brak on Sunday, overturning trash cans and a police vehicle before officers managed to extract the soldiers to safety. Read more
Anthony calls on Jessica to capture second Gold
February 16, 2026 by AAP
Jakara Anthony had an Olympic great in her corner with Jessica Fox on hand to help the Australian skiing superstar get back on track after early disappointment. Read more
Ryvchin questions timing of protest prayer at Town Hall
February 16, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Executive Council of Australian Jewry co-CEO Alex Ryvchin has suggested that a group of Muslims performing sunset prayers during last week’s chaotic Sydney protest appeared to have carried out an “orchestrated stunt” aimed at inflaming community divisions.
Trump attacks Herzog in row over Netanyahu pardon
February 16, 2026 by Agencies
US President Donald Trump has ramped up pressure on Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu, who is accused of corruption. Read more
Dayenu withdraws from Sydney Mardi Gras parade after 25 years citing safety fears
February 16, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Sydney’s Jewish LGBTQIA+ organisation Dayenu has withdrawn from the 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade, ending a continuous 25-year tradition of participation, citing fears for the safety of members, spectators, participants, volunteers, police, and the broader community amid rising antisemitism and recent violent incidents.
Jewish community welcomes Queensland government crackdown on hate speech and symbols
Jewish leaders in Queensland have welcomed sweeping new legislation aimed at banning terrorist symbols and extremist slogans, describing the reforms as a vital step towards restoring a sense of safety after what they say has been an unprecedented surge in antisemitism.
Bondi shooter speaks as ‘onerous conditions’ outlined
February 16, 2026 by AAP
The surviving gunman from the Bondi Beach terror attack has faced court for the first time on 15 murder charges, uttering his first public words.
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