Israel slams UN envoy for ‘ignoring’ 1,000 rockets fired by Hamas and Islamic Jihad
May 13, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Israel’s Foreign Ministry had harsh words for Tor Wennesland, the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, and accused him of ignoring Hamas and Islamic Jihad rocket attacks. Read more
Rivlin sends a message to Israelis
May 13, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s President Rivlin has sent a message to Israelis under fire from Hamas rockets. Read more
Trump slams ‘Biden’s weakness’ as cause for attacks on Israel
May 12, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Former President Donald Trump issued a harsh statement against current President Joe Biden and accused him of generating the situation in which Israel was under attack, the result of his “weakness and lack of support for Israel.” Read more
Following Muslim Riots, Israel declares state of emergency in Lod
May 12, 2021 by TPS-IL
The State of Israel has declared a special state of emergency in the city of Lod in the centre of the country following a second consecutive night of violent Muslim riots in the city. Read more
Hamas bombs Tel Aviv Area; IAF Hits Hamas HQs in Gaza
May 12, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
The Hamas and Islamic Jihad terror organizations continued their massive bombardment of Israeli cities in towns, broadening their radius of fire on Tuesday night to the Tel Aviv area and as far north as Netanya. Read more
A new contract for Rabbi Glasman
May 12, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Ten years after appointing Rabbi Yaakov Glasman as its senior rabbi, St Kilda Hebrew Congregation has renewed his contract for a further five-year term. Read more
Heavy rocket barrage on central Israel, hitting Tel Aviv, causes fatalities and injures dozens
May 12, 2021 by Yaakov Lappin
A heavy rocket barrage fired by Gazan terror factions at central Israel killed an Israeli woman in Rishon Letzion and injured more than 20 civilians in multiple locations. Read more
NSW State Parliament Labor MPS speak out against BDS
May 12, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Two senior NSW ALP Shadow Ministers have spoken against the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement within the NSW ALP and vowed to oppose motions at the State-level. Read more
Muslims desecrate synagogues in Lod, Ramle: IDF kill 25 terorists
May 11, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Muslim mobs attacked Jewish targets in the city of Lod on Monday night, in an apparent show of solidarity with Hamas in the Gaza Strip, leaving behind scenes reminiscent of Nazi Germany in the 1930s. Read more
Videos from Jerusalem
Images from the troubled towns and streets of Israel. Read more
90 athletes will compete for Israel in Tokyo Olympic Games
May 11, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
About 90 athletes from 21 different types of sports will represent Israel in the Tokyo Olympic Games in the summer of 2021. Read more
ZFA and AIJAC call the rocket attacks war crimes
May 11, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Zionist Federation of Australia and AIJAC have c0mmented on the renewed rocket attacks on Israeli civilians and the unrest in Jerusalem and fully supports Israel’s right and duty to protect its citizens. Read more
Muslims riot throughout Israel in solidarity with Hamas
May 11, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Muslims rioted in several Israeli cities and towns on Monday night in solidarity with Hamas, which was in the midst of firing barrages of rockets at Israel’s south. Read more
Terrorists fire over 200 rockets at Israel, IAF strike 130 terror targets
May 11, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Gaza-based terrorists from the Hamas and Islamic Jihad terror organizations launched over 200 rockets at civilian targets throughout southern Israel all through Monday night, sending tens of thousands of civilians running for shelter. Read more
Nasty graffiti on a movable rail freight waggon
May 11, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Nazi graffiti emblazoned on a parked railway carriage in the Brisbane suburb of Moorooka blatantly demonstrates that there are Queenslanders who have deeply entrenched Nazi belief systems, according to the Queensland Jewish Board of Deputies (QJBD), the roof body of Queensland Jewry. Read more
Ambassador Yaakoby participates inNew Zealand’s AgriFood Week
May 11, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s ambassador to New Zealand Ran Yaakoby and Director of Economy and Trade Lisa Martin have participated in AgriFood Week 2021, a week-long event hosted by the Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA), which brought together industry leaders from the agriculture, science, food and technology sectors. Read more
US condemns Gaza rockets as ‘unacceptable escalation,’ supports Israel’s self-defence
May 11, 2021 by JNS
World leaders condemned the ongoing rocket fire from the Gaza Strip into Israel, while also urging calm amid escalating tensions in Jerusalem. Read more
Hamas targets Jerusalem with rocket fire amid escalating tensions
May 11, 2021 by JNS
Hamas and other Palestinian terror groups have launched at least seven rockets towards Jerusalem on Monday evening in a significant escalation of ongoing tensions in the Israeli capital over the last several days. Read more
Rockets fired at Jerusalem and southern Israel, Israel retaliates
May 11, 2021 by Benjamin Brown - TPS
Dozens of rockets were fired at Israel on Monday after days of tension in Jerusalem. At least seven missiles, fired at Israel from the Gaza Strip, were launched at Jerusalem, where rocket alert sirens sounded. Read more
Israel: Netanyahu attends a security consultation
May 11, 2021 by J-Wire photo story
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is currently holding a security consultation, at the Kirya in Tel Aviv, with the Defense Minister, the IDF Chief-of-Staff, the head of the Israeli Security Agency, the head of the National Security Council and other senior officials. Read more
Rivlin: “We will not anyone to interrupt our daily lives”
May 11, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
President Reuven Rivlin, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Mayor of Jerusalem Moshe Lion spoke at the official Jerusalem Day ceremony held at Ammunition Hill. Read more
Riots in pix
May 10, 2021 by TPS-IL
TPS photographer catches the mood in Jerusalem. Read more
Biden administration sides with Muslim Rioters in Jerusalem
May 10, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke by phone on Sunday evening with Israeli National Security Advisor Meir Ben-Shabbat to express the US’ “serious concerns about the situation in Jerusalem, including violent confrontations” at Temple Mount during the last days of Ramadan. Read more
Muslims riot in Jerusalem, Haifa
May 10, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Muslims continued to riot in Jerusalem on Sunday night and staged a violent demonstration in Haifa as tensions in the country remained high ahead of the end of the month of Ramadan and as Israel celebrates Jerusalem Day. Read more
Gazan terrorists fire 7 rockets at Israel; Israel shuts border
May 10, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Gaza-based terrorists fired four rockets toward Israel on Sunday night, setting off sirens in several areas. The Iron Dome Aerial Defence System intercepted one of them. Read more
Elbit says news reports based on rumours
May 9, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Elbit Systems Australia Battle Management System (BMS) was reported by local media that it would be withdrawn from service in Australian forces from next week citing security problems. Read more
IDF on high alert as terror groups threaten attacks
May 9, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
The IDF, police, and emergency service have raised their level of alert as the Arab terror organizations are threatening attacks and as the Muslim month of Ramadan will conclude this week. Read more
ZAKA volunteers return to site of Meron disaster for psychological counseling and emotional support.
May 9, 2021 by Lydia Weitzman
Almost a week after the disaster at Mount Meron in which 45 people lost their lives, dozens of ZAKA Search and Rescue volunteers and paramedics returned to the scene of the disaster, for psychological and emotional counselling, to grieve together and for a memorial service in honour of the victims. Read more
Muslims riot in Jerusalem over weekend
May 9, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Muslims rioted at several locations in Jerusalem over the weekend, including on the Temple Mount, as tensions mount toward the end of the month of Ramadan this week. Read more
Limmud-Oz returns to Sydney
May 9, 2021 by Community newsdesk
Limmud Oz, Sydney’s Jewish festival of ideas and culture, is back next month. Read more
