Thousands of submissions to Commission lay bare antisemitism in daily Australian life
April 26, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has received more than 3500 submissions, far exceeding expectations and underscoring the scale of antisemitism affecting Jewish Australians.
IDF enforces new Southern Lebanon security zone
April 24, 2026 by Yaakov Lappin
The Israel Defence Forces rapidly detected and eliminated armed Hezbollah terror operatives who violated newly established ceasefire understandings in southern Lebanon on Monday, as a new expanded Israeli security zone took shape. Read more
Youth HEAR marks Yom Hashoah with message: “You are not alone”
April 24, 2026 by J-Wire photo story
More than 500 young people gathered in Sydney on Sunday, 12 April, for a Youth HEAR Yom Hashoah commemoration under the theme “Lo Levad: You Are Not Alone” in an evening that balanced remembrance with a deeply felt sense of connection.
StandWithUs moves to counter Sydney anti-Israel events
April 24, 2026 by Rob Klein
StandWithUs Australia has confirmed it will attend and peacefully respond to two upcoming anti-Israel and antisemitic events being promoted in Sydney public spaces.
First Birthright Israel group since Iran war began arrives from Australia
April 24, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A group of 120 young Australian Jews has landed in Israel, becoming the first organised tourist group to enter the country since the outbreak of war with Iran.
Hezbollah only obstacle to peace between Israel, Lebanon, says Israeli FM
April 23, 2026 by JNS
Israel must abandon the idea of making concessions for peace, which have eroded its security, said Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar.
Minns won’t intervene as ‘intifada’ event heads to council hall
April 23, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Senior state and federal politicians have declined to intervene in a controversial pro-Palestinian forum scheduled to be held at a City of Sydney venue.
Children’s book scrapped after illustrator’s remarks on Bondi victims
April 23, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The University of Queensland Press (UQP) has cancelled a forthcoming children’s book after concluding it could not proceed without appearing to endorse public comments made by its illustrator following the Bondi terror attack.
Seniors are gaming their way to sharper minds, Israeli scientist says
April 23, 2026 by TPS-IL
The image of a gamer is often associated with young people immersed in virtual worlds for hours at a time.
Israel Prize ceremony concludes 78th Independence Day with historic firsts
April 23, 2026 by JNS
As 14 Israelis are honoured with the Jewish state’s top award, U.S. President Donald Trump becomes the first noncitizen laureate.
Watch: PM Netanyahu’s Greeting for Israel’s Independence Day
April 22, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a video address for Israel’s 78th Independence Day (Yom Ha’atzmaut) on Tuesday night, emphasising national unity, military strength and what he described as significant achievements in the war against Iran and its regional allies.
PA accuses Israel of engineering ‘special rodents’ to attack Gaza children
Israel has developed a “special kind of rodent” that specifically “attacks children and the sick” in the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian Authority recently claimed in one of its more outlandish libels against the Jewish State.
Yom Ha’atzmaut message from Israel’s ambassador to Australia
April 22, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
This year marks my first Yom Ha’atzmaut in Australia, and it is a privilege to share it with the resilient Jewish community here. I know that the vast majority of the Jewish community in Australia acknowledge that Israel is an integral part of their Jewish identity, sharing in the belief in Zion and the shared heritage and destiny.
Under the stars of Mount Herzl, Israel celebrates 78 years of independence
April 22, 2026 by JNS
Nobody was entirely sure the ceremony would take place. Organisers had quietly filmed a full dress rehearsal days earlier in case renewed fighting with Iran made a live public event impossible. A fragile ceasefire with Iran and Lebanon was holding—barely.
Israel honours distinguished soldiers on Independence Day
April 22, 2026 by Pesach Benson
President Isaac Herzog paid tribute to 120 outstanding Israel Defence Forces soldiers at a special Independence Day ceremony on Wednesday, highlighting what he described as an exceptional generation shaped by prolonged conflict. Read more
Bondi cliffs bloom with memory for Yom HaZikaron
April 22, 2026 by Rob Klein
A field of 750 handmade red poppies overlooking Bondi Beach became a striking symbol of remembrance, as Sydney’s Jewish community marked Yom HaZikaron with a project shaped by both Israeli and local tragedy.
Israeli soldier jailed 30 days for desecrating crucifix in Lebanon
April 22, 2026 by Ehud Amiton - TPS
An Israeli soldier has been sentenced to 30 days in prison for desecrating a crucifix in southern Lebanon in an act that drew widespread criticism, the Israel Defence Forces said Tuesday. Read more
Moriah graduate selected for Aviation Week Network’s “20 Twenties” program
April 21, 2026 by Rob Klein
Matt Nurick, a graduate of Sydney’s Moriah College, has been selected for Aviation Week Network’s “20 Twenties” program, recognising 20 of the most promising aerospace-bound STEM students from universities around the world.
On Memorial Day, Netanyahu frames Israel’s fallen as ‘foundation of our independence’
April 21, 2026 by J-Wire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking in Jerusalem on Israel’s Memorial Day, which began on Monday evening, said the day is one of “heavy sorrow” but also the “anchor of unifying togetherness.” Read more
‘Hope is a choice’: Israeli ceremony honours acts of bravery
April 21, 2026 by Eitan Elhadez-Barak
In front of hundreds of pre-military preparatory school students from across Israel, a ceremony in Jerusalem on Monday highlighted stories of courage, loss, and resilience as the “Sign of Courage and Hope” decorations were awarded to 78 individuals at the Museum of Tolerance in honour of the country’s 78th anniversary. Read more
Israel marks Memorial Day with 249 soldiers and civilians killed over past year
April 21, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Israel prepares to mark Memorial Day on Monday night, coinciding with newly released figures showing 249 soldiers and civilians killed over the past year and tens of thousands of fallen security personnel and civilians since the country’s founding. Read more
Australia urges Middle East ceasefire in peace talks
April 21, 2026 by AAP
Penny Wong has held talks with foreign counterparts as a delicate ceasefire between the US and Iran teeters. Read more
Man jailed after mimicking Bondi terror attack and abusing Jews
April 21, 2026 by J-Wire with AAP
A Sydney man who mimicked the Bondi terror attack and hurled antisemitic abuse at members of the public has been sentenced to 12 months in prison, in a case that has further shaken a community still recovering from the December massacre.
Royal Commission interim report to call for urgent action
April 21, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
The Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion is expected to identify issues requiring immediate action when it delivers its interim report at the end of April, as scrutiny intensifies over possible intelligence and policing failures ahead of the Bondi terror attack.
Young Jews more optimistic and engaged despite rising global antisemitism: survey
April 20, 2026 by Pesach Benson
A new global survey of Jewish communities suggests a striking generational divide and highlights how rising antisemitism and perceptions of Israel are increasingly shaping Jewish life far beyond Israel itself. Read more
Scientists identify molecular switch that may predict aggressive skin cancer
April 20, 2026 by Pesach Benson
A molecular “switch” that helps skin cells maintain their identity may determine whether a common form of skin cancer remains treatable or becomes an aggressive, metastatic disease, Israeli scientists announced. Read more
UK police probe arson attacks on Jewish targets
April 20, 2026 by J-Wire
UK police say they are investigating whether a string of arson attacks on Jewish sites in London is the work of Iranian proxies. Read more
Reunited after 80 years, two child survivors light a memorial torch at Auschwitz
April 19, 2026 by Etgar Lefkovits
KRAKOW, Poland—For eight decades, Holocaust survivor Hannah Yakin, 93, wondered what happened to the baby boy who turned up outside a neighbour’s home in suburban Amsterdam during World War II with some clothes, blankets, a hot water bottle and buttermilk powder. Read more
Pro-Palestine protesters arrested over banned chant
April 19, 2026 by AAP
Police have arrested a number of demonstrators who chanted a banned pro-Palestine phrase, which is also used in a John Farnham classic. Read more
Lebanon truce begins, Trump says Iran war over ‘soon’
April 17, 2026 by Reuters
President Donald Trump claims the US is close to a deal to end the war with Iran, as a 10-day ceasefire starts between Israel and Tehran-linked Hezbollah. Read more
