In their first meeting, Bennett and Putin discuss Iran, Israel-Russia ties
October 24, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Israel’s Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and President of Russia Vladimir Putin met on Friday in Sochi, Russia, the first meeting between the two that focused on Iran’s presence in Syria and its quest for nuclear weapons. Read more
A call to proscribe Hizb ut-Tahrir
October 24, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The report in the Daily Telegraph on the vile hate speech from Hizb ut-Tahrir’s leader Ismail al-Wahwah mirrors a report in J-Wire published in September last year at another rally in Sydney. Read more
Cordon Bleu culinary school teams up with Our Big Kitchen
October 24, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Twenty well-known chefs worked at Sydney’s OBK last week to produce 1000 meals for the needy. Read more
Gantz names six Palestinian NGOs as terror groups, US asks Israel to clarify
October 24, 2021 by JNS
Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz said on Friday that six Palestinian NGOs will be listed as terror organizations for their close ties with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP). Read more
Hebrew radio program be launched in Brisbane
October 22, 2021 by Community newsdesk
The Queensland Jewish Board of Deputies and State Zionist Council of Queensland are to launch a Hebrew language program on Radio 4EB to be broadcast from coast to coast. Read more
First of its kind Second Temple-Era seal discovered north of City of David
October 22, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
A unique second Temple-era seal, the first of its kind to be discovered, was recently recovered in soil taken from a dig conducted along the foundation stones of the Kotel (Western Wall), north of the City of David in Jerusalem. Read more
Following complaint on incitement, police launch investigation against Facebook Israel
October 22, 2021 by TPS-IL
The Israel Police has opened an official investigation into Facebook Israel and its CEO for aiding and abetting Fatah’s incitement to terror, following a complaint filed by Palestinian Media Watch (PMW) in May. Read more
Emanuel School’s bright future
October 22, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s Emanuel School’s future has never been brighter – the increased demand for pluralist education, combined with an impressive track record has led to enrolments peaking at an all-time high. Read more
Google Maps removes ‘apartheid wall’ label from security barrier near Jerusalem
October 22, 2021 by Sean Savage - JNS.org
Google has announced that it has removed the label “Apartheid Wall” from a road adjacent to the security barrier on the outskirts of eastern Jerusalem. Read more
A MASA get-together
October 22, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Thousands of Masa Israel Journey Fellows, alumni, partners and community members came together at Hayarkon Park in Israel to celebrate the start of Masa Israel Journey’s 2021-22 programming year and Masa’s 18th year anniversary of transformative work. Read more
Israel closely monitors new AY4.2 COVID-19 variant
October 21, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett held discussions on Wednesday following the discovery of a case of the new Coronavirus (COVID-19) AY4.2 variant in Israel. Read more
Israel and UAE sign historic agreement to enhance space cooperation
October 21, 2021 by Agencies
Israel’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology Orit Farkash HaCohen and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister for Advanced Technology Sarah bint Yousef Al Amiri signed a historic agreement on Wednesday at the 2021 world Expo in Dubai for the cooperation in Space projects. Read more
President Herzog establishes Israeli Climate Forum
October 21, 2021 by TPS-IL
Israel’s President Isaac Herzog has announced the establishment of the Israeli Climate Forum, which will lead discussions about the climate crisis and Israel’s role in the fight against it. Read more
Malka Leifer trial set for next year
October 21, 2021 by AAP
Former ultra-orthodox school principal Malka Leifer will stand trial on child sexual abuse charges in Melbourne next year. Read more
Burger to cross the bridge
October 20, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s JewishCare and Montefiore are to extend their Burger Centre partnership to Sydney’s North Shore. Read more
Israel’s envoy blasts UN Security Council over inaction on Iran, PA
October 20, 2021 by TPS-IL
Israel’s Ambassador to the US and the United Nations Gilad Erdan sharply criticized the UN Security Council for not holding the Palestinian leadership accountable for its actions. Read more
Rabbi Gabi talks with the Governor-General
October 20, 2021 by J-Wire News Service
Melbourne’s ARK Centres’ Rabbi Gabi Kaltmann has had a personal zoom with Governor-General David Hurley and his wife Linda. Read more
Portugal honours diplomat who saved Jews from Nazis
October 20, 2021 by JNS
Portugal honoured Aristides de Sousa Mendes, a former diplomat for the country, who helped save thousands of Jews from the Nazis during World War II.
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Israel’s Ministry of Defence grants legal status to 4,000 Arabs living in Judea and Samaria
October 20, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Israel has officially recognized the legal status of 4,000 Arabs living in Judea and Samaria, the first time the state has done so in a decade. Read more
After decade of tension, Sweden mends ties with Israel
October 19, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Sweden’s Foreign Minister Ann Linde arrived for a visit in Israel after years of a diplomatic rift between Jerusalem and Stockholm that began in 2014 following Sweden’s recognition of the “State of Palestine,” a period during which senior Swedish officials were not welcome in Israel. Read more
State memorial for Eddie
October 19, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The family of the late Eddie Jaku has accepted the offer from the NSW Government of a State Memorial Service. Read more
German Israeli singer at crux of antisemitic hotel incident accused of fabricating story
October 19, 2021 by JNS
Gil Ofarim, the German-Israeli singer who accused the Westin Hotel in Leipzig, Germany, of refusing him service because he wore a Star of David pendant is now being accused of fabricating the story. Read more
Gantz eulogizes Colin Powell; world lost ‘great American statesman, military leader’
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz expressed sorrow over the death of Colin Powell on Monday, stating, “The world has lost a great American statesman and military leader, Colin Powell. Not only was he a patriot and a professional, but also a pioneer—the first African-American to serve as U.S. chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and as Secretary of State.” Read more
Knesset memorial session turns heated as Israel marks 26 years since Rabin assassination
October 19, 2021 by JNS
Israel marked 26 years since the assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin as part of a series of memorial events that began on Sunday night and continued through Monday. Read more
Israel sees lowest COVID-19 positive rate since Mid-July
October 19, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
The fourth Coronavirus (COVID-19) wave in Israel is apparently fading away, as the country recorded the lowest COVID-19 stats in months. Read more
Scuba diver discovers 900-year-old Crusader sword off Israeli coast
October 19, 2021 by TPS-IL
Shlomi Katzin, a resident of the coastal town of Atlit in the north, was scuba diving last Saturday off the Carmel coast when he was amazed to discover ancient artefacts on the sea bed, apparently uncovered by waves and undercurrents that had shifted the sand. Read more
Jewish Care Victoria appoints new Chief Executive Officer
October 19, 2021 by Elana Bedwell
Jewish Care Victoria has announced the appointment of Adjunct Professor Alan Lilly as its new Chief Executive Officer. Read more
Saudi children’s cartoon depicts Koranic story of Jews being turned into apes
October 18, 2021 by JNS
A Saudi YouTube channel uploaded a children’s video earlier this month depicting the Koranic story of Jews being transformed by Allah into apes for violating Shabbat. Read more
89% of Netflix’s ‘Palestinian Stories’ directed by BDS supporters, watchdog reveals
October 18, 2021 by TPS-IL
The vast majority of films featured in Netflix’s new “Palestinian Stories” collection were directed by supporters of the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, the pro-Israel watchdog organization Im Tirtzu has revealed. Read more
‘Shared Commitment’: IAF and German Air Force commanders lead flight over Israel
October 18, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Israel experienced a one-of-a-kind flyover in its skies on Sunday when Israeli Air Force Commander (IAF) Major General Amikam Norkin and the German Air Force Commander Lieutenant General Ingo Gerhartz led the “Wings of History” joint flyover. Read more
