Israeli’s birthplace switched from ‘Jerusalem’ to ‘Occupied Territories’ on new UK passport
June 17, 2021 by JNS
Israel’s Foreign Ministry is investigating a report that an Israeli woman had her birthplace changed from “Jerusalem” to “Occupied Palestinian Territories” upon renewing her U.K. passport. Read more
First deaf member of Knesset joins new Israeli government
June 16, 2021 by JNS
Yamina Party’s Shirley Pinto will become Israel’s first deaf Knesset member after Religious Affairs Minister Matan Kahana announced on Sunday that he will leave parliament under the so-called Norwegian Law. Read more
Netanyahu vows to topple Israel’s ‘dangerous’ new government
Israel’s opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday vowed to topple Israel’s new government “at the first opportunity.” Read more
Visit Israel virtually the UIA way
June 16, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
COVID-19 may have interfered with your usual Israel summer trip, but this month, UIA is excited to take you on its Virtual Israel Missions. Join us for a journey like no other you have experienced on Zoom, across two evenings on Sunday 20 and 27 June. Read more
Video: Despite Hamas threats, thousands of Israelis march in Jerusalem
June 16, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Some 10,000 Israelis marched in the heart of Jerusalem on Tuesday and completed the Flag Parade that was cut short by a Hamas attack last month, despite Hamas’ threats to attack again. Read more
A thought-provoking Anne Frank memorial
June 16, 2021 by David Zwartz
On a cold, windy Wellington day about 200 people gathered in a park – a former quarry – to watch New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister unveil a challenging new Anne Frank memorial in Wellington. Read more
IAF bombs Hamas targets in Gaza in response to arson balloon attacks
June 16, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Israeli Air Force (IAF) fighters bombed Hamas terror targets in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday night in response to dozens of arson balloons launched by terrorists from the Strip at Israel. Read more
Domestic violence – the Israeli solution
June 16, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce New South Wales (AICC) in partnership with Microsoft Australia, the Embassy of Israel in Australia and the Israeli not-for-profit Michal Sela Forum have initiated a ground-breaking collaboration to prevent domestic violence. Read more
Israel welcomes Thomas Nides, US’ new ambassador
June 16, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday his intention to appoint Thomas Nides for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the State of Israel, months after the position was vacated. Read more
Go behind the Archibald
June 15, 2021 by Henry Benjamin
Each year, art-lovers Australia-wide wait with bated breath to learn the names of the winning artist and the subject behind the portrait which snares the coveted Archibald Prize. Read more
Hebrew University professor accuses Israel of murdering Palestinian civilians during a virtual event
June 15, 2021 by TPS-IL
Professor Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian blatantly accused Israel of apartheid, ethnic cleansing and killing Palestinian civilians and children at an event hosted by The University of California Humanities Research Institute (UCHRI) on June 1, reported Zionist organization Im Tirtzu. Read more
Rabbis lead prayers against new Israeli government at Western Wall
June 15, 2021 by JNS
Following the swearing-in of Israel’s 36th government on Sunday, rabbis aligned with the Religious Zionism movement gathered at the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City to “pray and cry out, out of fear the government will harm the state’s Jewish character.” Read more
Ra’am Party leader vows to ‘reclaim’ lands ‘expropriated from our people’
June 15, 2021 by JNS
Mansour Abbas, head of Israel’s Ra’am Party, said on Sunday that he would “reclaim the lands that were expropriated from our people.” Read more
President meets the new team
June 15, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
With the formation of Israel’s 36th government, the traditional photograph has been taken of President of Israel Reuven Rivlin, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, Alternate Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Yair Lapid and the ministers of the new government. Read more
ECAJ “trusts” new Israeli PM will restore stability
June 15, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry congratulates Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Foreign Minister and Alternate Prime Minister Yair Lapid on the formation of a new Israeli coalition government. Read more
Getting to know you
June 15, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has moved into the Prime Minister’s office in Jerusalem. Read more
Change of leadership: Congratulations for Bennett
June 14, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder has reacted to the formation of the new Israeli government. Read more
Queen’s Birthday Honours – the Jewish list for 2021
June 14, 2021 by J-Wire Staff
Members of the Australian Jewish community have received Queen’s Birthday awards in the fields of philanthropy, medicine, communal involvement and arts. One awardee has been recognised for aiding refugees and joins another one for helping the reduction of smokers. J-Wire wishes them all Mazeltov. Read more
Linoy Ashram wins gold, silver in European Gymnastics Championship
Israeli gymnast Linoy Ashram was crowned European champion in the clubs exercise in the European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships in Varna, Bulgaria. Read more
Bennett and Biden: early conversation
June 14, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and US President Joe Biden spoke by telephone last night. Read more
Naftali Bennett sworn in as head of 36th Israeli government
June 14, 2021 by JNS
Israel’s 36th government passed a vote of confidence at a special Knesset session on Sunday night with Yamina Party leader Naftali Bennett sworn in as the country’s 13th prime minister. Read more
Israel becomes first country to ban fur sales for fashion
Israel has become the first country in the world to ban the sale of fur for fashion (with a few exceptions), effective six months from now. Read more
Magen David Adom’s grants a second wish to Raphael
June 13, 2021 by Zaki Heler
Seven-yr-old Rafael Yotam Cohen’s rare illness returned for the third time and to put a smile on his face – MDA enlisted and fulfilled one of his dreams of sailing a Navy ship on a day full of experiences and dreams come true. Read more
Geoffrey Edelsten passes away at 78
June 13, 2021 by Henry Benjamin
Geoffrey Edelsten, the former Mount Scopus student who went on to attain degrees in medicine and surgery ahead of owning the AFL teams Sydney Swans has passed away in his home in St Kilda. Read more
NZJC takes issue with pro-violence chants
June 13, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The New Zealand Jewish Council is appalled by the incitement to violence chanted by a union leader at an anti-Israel protest in Auckland last month. Read more
Coalition agreement signed
June 13, 2021 by TPS-IL
The agreements between the partnerships of Members of Knesset Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid’s new incoming coalition were finally signed Friday morning, just two days before the swearing-in ceremony in the Knesset today [Sunday]. Read more
Auschwitz liberator dies at 98
June 13, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The last living liberator of Auschwitz, David Dushman, the man they called ‘The Hero of Auschwitz’ has died at age 98. Read more
Ehud Yaari: Israel’s political situation is “murky” and worrying
June 13, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
AIJAC’s latest webinar featured Israel’s leading commentator and analyst Ehud Yaari, who described the current political situation as “murky” and worrying. Read more
NZ Jewish leader appointed to advisory group dealing aftermath of the 2019 double mosque massacres
June 13, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
President of the New Zealand Jewish Council Stephen Goodman has been appointed to the Ministerial Advisory Group on the Government’s Response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the terrorist attack on Christchurch mosques. Read more
Jordanian table-tennis player pulls out of match to avoid facing Israeli opponent
A Jordanian national table tennis player recently withdrew from the World Para Table Tennis Championships in Slovenia to avoid playing against an Israeli athlete, confirmed the Jordanian Paralympic Committee. Read more
