Israel says Tehran to ‘pay price’ after attacks
June 17, 2025 by Reuters
Iran says it used a new method to confuse Israel’s Iron Dome defence systems to target each other, allowing Tehran to successfully hit many targets. Read more
NZ urges Kiwis to flee ‘arc of danger’ as Israel-Iran conflict escalates
June 17, 2025 by Greg Bouwer
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has issued a stark warning to Kiwis in Israel and Iran, urging them to evacuate the “arc of danger” as the conflict between the two nations intensifies. Read more
French segregates Israeli exhibit at Paris Air Show
June 17, 2025 by J-Wire News Service
One day before the Paris Air Show opened in Le Bourget Airport, exhibition organisers acting on behalf of the French government ordered the removal of offensive weapons systems from Israeli defence industry pavilions – breaking with standard practice at defence exhibitions worldwide. Read more
JCCV report on the Victorian Jewish community since October 7
June 17, 2025 by David Marlow
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) has published a new report on the Victorian Jewish community since the devastating terrorist attacks on Israel on 7 October 2023. It was presented to the community at the JCCV Plenum on Monday evening. Read more
Israel orders Tehran evacuations, Trump issues warning
June 17, 2025 by Reuters
Israel has bombed Iran’s state television in latest wave of missile attacks on the capital, Tehran. Read more
Sydney University’s “Good Job” claim under fire amid lawsuit
June 16, 2025 by Rob Klein
The University of Sydney has ignited fresh controversy after its senior leadership declared it ‘did a good job’ in managing the country’s longest-running pro-Palestine encampment.
Israel-Iran conflict: snippets
June 16, 2025 by Henry Benjamin
New Israeli Naval Air Defence System Used for First Time, Downs Eight UAVs Read more
Body of Kibbutz Nir Oz responder Aviv Atzili identified after Gaza recovery
June 16, 2025 by Pesach Benson
The Israel Defence Forces on Sunday night identified Aviv Atzili as the second hostage whose body was recovered from Gaza in a June 11 military operation. Read more
Hundreds of Aussies try to flee Israel-Iran conflict
June 16, 2025 by AAP
Australia is considering assisted departures for citizens in Israel and Iran but the timeline is dictated by safety, with airspace closed due to air strikes. Read more
Israel-Iran battle escalates as world leaders meet
June 16, 2025 by Reuters
US President Donald Trump says there are many meetings underway as Iran and Israel exchange strikes, with Iranian officials saying 224 have been killed. Read more
Australia calls for Middle East conflict de-escalation
June 16, 2025 by AAP
Anthony Albanese has called for calm amid the intense conflict between Iran and Israel, as fears grow that the missile strikes could lead to a larger war. Read more
More Iranian missiles hit Israel’s Tel Aviv, Haifa
June 16, 2025 by Reuters
Israel says Iran has again fired missiles at Tel Aviv and the port city of Haifa, in a conflict that started with an Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear program. Read more
Israel, Iran bombard each other as Trump flags easy end
June 15, 2025 by Reuters
World leaders are urging Israel and Iran to de-escalate their conflict as the Israeli military warns residents near Iranian weapons facilities to evacuate. Read more
Israeli rescue team pulls baby from rubble after missile barrage
June 15, 2025 by JNS
A three-month-old baby was pulled out of the rubble in Rishon Letzion early Saturday morning in the aftermath of the third Iranian barrage of ballistic missiles fired at the greater Tel Aviv area. Read more
Rescue teams race to find survivors after night of Iranian missile strikes
June 15, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Israeli rescue workers across the country were still racing to find survivors after a night of missile strikes from Iran. Ten people were killed with most urgent scenes of destruction in the Haifa and Tel Aviv metro areas and the Arab town of Tamra. Read more
Ben Gurion Airport remains closed but land crossings operating
June 15, 2025 by TPS-IL
Israel’s airspace remains closed due to the ongoing security situation, with Ben Gurion Airport shut to all landings and takeoffs, the Israel Air Transport Authority said. Read more
Your life is at risk’: Israeli military warns Iranians to evacuate homes
June 15, 2025 by Pesach Benson
The Press Service of Israel has learned that the measure is intended to increase pressure on Tehran in addition to avoiding collateral damage to civilians. Read more
Aussie forces might be requested in Iran-Israel fight
June 15, 2025 by AAP
Australia’s military could be asked to play a role in the Middle East as regional tensions escalate. Read more
In a class of her own: Aussie paddling GOAT wins again
June 15, 2025 by AAP
Three days after turning 31, Jessica Fox has landed yet another World Cup canoeing gold in France to take her unmatched tally to 35. Read more
Australia backs Israel ‘defence’ amid escalation fears
June 15, 2025 by AAP
Australia has suggested Israel’s attack on Iran was justified, citing international fears about the threat posed by the potential spread of nuclear weapons. Read more
Three women killed by rocket fire in the north
June 15, 2025 by Zaki Heler
Following a rocket strike near a residential building in the Western Galilee, Magen David Adom EMTs and paramedics discovered two women without signs of life. Read more
Putin,Trump, discuss Mideast, Ukraine, on birthday call
June 15, 2025 by Reuters
Russian President Vladimir Putin has had a 50-minute phone call with US President Donald Trump, focusing on hostilities between Israel and Iran and calling for efforts to bring them to an end. Read more
Explosions in Tel Aviv, new strikes by Iran, Israel
June 15, 2025 by Henry Benjamin
Israel’s citizens have been told to be ready to take shelter, with a barrage of missiles from Iran on the way, in response to Israeli strikes. Read more
Updates 10:35
June 15, 2025 by Henry Benjamin
The conflict continues: Read more
Israel-Iran updates
June 13, 2025 by J-Wire News Service
New reports
Israeli jets heading to Tehran un
June 13, 2025 by TPS-IL
A J-Wire photogallery and video. Read more
Netanyahu places a note in the Western Wall
June 13, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, yesterday, placed a note in the Western Wall with the verse (Numbers 23:24) ‘A people that rises up as a lioness, and as a lion lifts himself up’. Read more
‘Bad’ Muslim preacher fights for religious freedom
June 13, 2025 by AAP
An Islamist leader “may be a very bad preacher”, but ruling his speeches were anti-Semitic would be akin to restricting religious freedoms, his lawyer says. Read more
MDA on highest alert and ready to provide medical assistance at any time
June 13, 2025 by J-Wire News Service
With the launch of Operation “Am K’Lavi – Rising Lion” and the declaration of a state of emergency on the home front, Magen David Adom (MDA) has raised its alert level to the maximum. Read more
Appeal success for Nazi salutes outside Jewish museum
A man who claimed he was copying a famed British comedian when performing a Nazi salute with two co-workers near a Jewish museum has been spared a conviction. Read more
