New Israel Fund Australia condemns passage of death penalty law in Israel
March 31, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
New Israel Fund Australia has condemned the Knesset’s passage of legislation that mandates the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of lethal acts of terrorism in the West Bank, describing it as a serious setback for equal rights and core moral and human rights principles.
“This is not Israel’s struggle alone” – ambassador frames Iran war as global fight for democracy
March 31, 2026 by Rob Klein
Israel’s ambassador to Australia, Hillel Newman, has warned the war with Iran is a defining test for democracies worldwide, arguing the conflict is already reshaping global security, energy markets and economic stability far beyond the Middle East.
Federal and state governments commit $32 million to Hakoah redevelopment
March 31, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Federal and New South Wales governments have announced a combined $32 million in new funding for the redevelopment of the Hakoah Club at White City in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, with a strong focus on infrastructure and security following the Bondi terror attack.
War updates
March 31, 2026 by TPS-IL
Reports from the IDF
Newspaper apologises as takeaway-shop Jewish customer stunt resolved
March 30, 2026 by AAP
The Daily Telegraph said in a joint statement on Monday it was sorry for causing distress to staff at Cairo Takeaway in Sydney’s inner west when it orchestrated a scenario to test whether staff would react negatively to an openly Jewish customer.
Report warns of coordinated disinformation after London attack on Jewish ambulances
March 30, 2026 by Rob Klein
A new study has revealed a surge of antisemitic responses from Australian social media users following a suspected terrorist attack on Jewish emergency vehicles in London.
Courage to Care forum calls for united stand against rising antisemitism
March 30, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Courage to Care Victoria has brought together volunteers, faith leaders and community figures in Melbourne for a powerful evening of dialogue on combating antisemitism and strengthening social cohesion, as anti-Jewish incidents in Australia surge to nearly five times their pre-October 7 rate – the sharpest spike of any comparable country. Read more
Financial Review apologises over Netanyahu cartoon after backlash
March 30, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australian Financial Review has apologised for a controversial cartoon following strong criticism from Jewish leaders.
“An act of national self-sabotage” – Jewish leaders condemn Auburn rally
March 30, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Jewish leaders have criticised a protest held in Sydney’s west that openly supported Iran’s Islamist regime, PFLP and the Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah.
Hunters Hill Council takes stand against antisemitism
March 30, 2026 by Rob Klein
Hunters Hill Council in NSW has adopted a landmark strategy to combat antisemitism, positioning itself at the forefront of local government responses to rising hate and community tensions across Australia.
AFP warns of sham charities raising funds for terror groups
March 29, 2026 by Rob Klein
Australians are being urged to exercise caution when donating to overseas causes, amid warnings that terrorist organisations in the Middle East are exploiting humanitarian appeals to raise funds.
Israel faced attacks from three fronts yesterday
March 29, 2026 by TPS-IL
Israel faced attacks from three separate fronts yesterday — Iran, Yemen, and Lebanon. Read more
Group of women bailed after allegedly defacing statue of Jewish activist
March 29, 2026 by AAP
A group of activists have been charged and bailed after allegedly defacing with red paint the statue of Zelda D’Aprano, an Australian women’s rights campaigner. Read more
Board of Peace aims to disarm Hamas over eight months
March 29, 2026 by Reuters
Hamas is weighing a proposal to give up its weapons in the Gaza Strip, a concession that would clear the way for a US plan for rebuilding the territory. Read more
Iran threatens to target Israeli and US universities
March 29, 2026 by Agencies
The clock is ticking to when Iran says it will hit US and Israeli universities in the Middle East unless Washington condemns the bombing of Iran’s universities. Read more
Ripponlea car attack sparks alarm as Jewish leaders warn of rising antisemitism
March 29, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Jewish leaders in Melbourne have condemned an alleged antisemitic car attack in Ripponlea, warning it reflects a pattern of increasingly bold incidents targeting the community.
Woman charged after allegedly drawing Nazi symbol
March 29, 2026 by Rob Klein
A 48-year-old woman has been charged after allegedly drawing a Nazi symbol on a poster in Sydney’s inner west.
Questions raised over NZ government funding for Gaza advocacy campaign
March 27, 2026 by Greg Bouwer
Concerns have been raised following disclosures that public funds may have been used to support a Gaza-related advocacy campaign, prompting questions about the scope and oversight of government funding programmes. Read more
Ryvchin tells Courage to Care lunch – live with kindness, respect and empathy
March 27, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Against a backdrop of rising antisemitism in Australia, including schools and universities, Courage to Care NSW held its annual fundraising lunch on 4 March, drawing a capacity crowd of community leaders, supporters and Holocaust survivors.
Victorian antisemitism hits record high for second year running
March 27, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
For the second year in a row, Victoria’s Jewish community experienced record levels of antisemitism in 2025.
Sydney bagel shop targeted with Nazi symbol weeks before opening
March 27, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A bagel shop owner in Sydney has spoken of her heartbreak after a Nazi swastika was etched into the glass of her new Paddington store just weeks before it was due to open.
Extremist seeks forgiveness in court appeal over antisemitic speech
March 27, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
A Sydney man serving a 12-month jail sentence for an antisemitic speech at an Australia Day rally has told the District Court he regrets his actions, has rejected white supremacist ideology, and does not want to be perceived as “a hateful person”.
Israel’s foreign minister sends letter to UN demanding the UN hold Iran responsible for promoting Hezbollah
March 26, 2026 by TPS-IL
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar sent a letter to the UN Security Council on Wednesday, in which he outlined the activities of the Hezbollah terror organizations since it began to fire on Israel from bases in Lebanon shortly after the current conflict with Iran began last month. Read more
A New HERizon: Uniting women across Sydney, Melbourne and Perth with their sisters in Israel
March 26, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
1,600 women gathered across Sydney, Melbourne and Perth for this year’s UIA Women’s Division Galas, united by one powerful theme: A New HERizon. Read more
Jewish leaders congratulate Archbishop Randazzo on Vatican appointment
March 26, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Jewish leaders have offered a warm “mazal tov” to Archbishop Anthony Randazzo following his appointment by Pope Leo as Prefect for the Dicastery for Legislative Texts, praising his longstanding support for the Jewish community in Australia.
Building a future of peace and cooperation for Jewish life in Western Sydney
March 26, 2026 by Rob Klein
Parramatta and District Synagogue has marked a historic turning point for Jewish life in Western Sydney, bringing together the legacy of the Bankstown and Strathfield communities into a single centre.
Bondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed honoured with keys to the city of Waverley
March 26, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Bondi terror attack hero Ahmed Al Ahmed has been awarded the keys to the City of Waverley in honour of risking his life during the December 14 massacre targeting a Jewish Chanukah celebration.
Bride-to-be killed in Hezbollah rocket attack
March 25, 2026 by Pesach Benson
As Hezbollah escalated its cross-border rocket and drone attacks, a woman killed in northern Israel on Tuesday evening was identified as bride-to-be Nuriel Dubin Read more
Yad Vashem chairman meets Pope Leo XIV
March 25, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan met with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican this week to discuss strengthening cooperation on Holocaust remembrance, documentation, and education. Read more
Teens face separate terror charges in Sydney and Melbourne
March 25, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
A boy from Melbourne’s inner city has been today charged with collecting documents promoting ISIS-inspired terrorism and importing a prohibited ISIS flag.
