Ohad graduates as a doctor in Gaza
July 13, 2025 by Elana Oberlander
While his classmates celebrated the completion of their medical degrees, Ohad was serving inside Gaza. Read more
New Israel-EU agreement opens humanitarian aid routes, increases flow to Gaza
July 11, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Israel and the European Union have agreed to significantly expand humanitarian aid access to Gaza, officials confirmed Thursday, following weeks of negotiations aimed at improving aid delivery and reducing the risk of diversion to Hamas. Read more
Australia’s plan to combat antisemitism: Same here please asks the NZ community
July 11, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
New Zealand’s Jewish leadership has issued an urgent call for the Government to develop and implement a comprehensive national strategy to combat antisemitism, in light of Australia’s bold new plan and the re-confirmation of a neo-Nazi group on New Zealand’s terrorism watchlist.
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Security guard, 20, killed in Palestinian terror attack
July 11, 2025 by Pesach Benson
A 20-year-old Israeli man was murdered in a terrorist attack outside a shopping centre near the Gush Etzion junction south of Jerusalem on Thursday. Read more
Graffiti, drones, and cash drops: Israeli indicted in Iranian spy pot
July 10, 2025 by TPS-IL
State prosecutors indicted 27-year-old Or Beilin of Be’er Yaakov for alleged espionage on behalf of Iran. Read more
U.S. sanctions UN rights monitor for ‘political warfare’ against Israel
July 10, 2025 by Pesach Benson
The United States has imposed sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur for the Palestinian territories, citing her efforts to push for International Criminal Court action against American and Israeli officials. Read more
Hostages the priority as Gaza conflict grinds on
July 10, 2025 by Reuters
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his meeting with US President Donald Trump focused on freeing hostages held in Gaza, as Israel continues to pound the Palestinian territory amid efforts to reach a ceasefire. Read more
Hamas says ready to free 10 hostages as part of talks
July 10, 2025 by Reuters
Hamas says it has agreed to release 10 hostages under ongoing efforts to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, saying ongoing talks for a truce are “tough” due to Israel’s “intransigence”. Read more
Segal’s antisemitism report urges bold reforms across education, media and migration
In response to a 300% surge in antisemitic incidents across Australia, a landmark action report was today launched with the support of the government, aimed at combating anti-Jewish hatred.
An open letter from Benny Gantz
July 10, 2025 by J-Wire News Service
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Muslim leaders visit Yad Vashem
July 9, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A delegation of leading Imams and Muslim community leaders from across Europe has visited Yad Vashem in Jerusalem. Read more
Jewish community calls for urgent national action on antisemitism
July 9, 2025 by Rob Klein
Amid a palpable sense of “hyper-anxiety” within the Jewish community, a high-level roundtable convened by Wentworth MP Allegra Spender on July 3 in Sydney’s east issued an urgent plea for national action against escalating antisemitism.
Lauder calls for Australia’s government to stand together with Jewish community
July 9, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Ronald S. Lauder, president of the World Jewish Congress, has called on the Australian government to respond boldly to the recent antisemitic incidents in Melbourne. Read more
Trump meets Netanyahu twice, hope for Gaza ceasefire
July 9, 2025 by Reuters
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has left the White House after a second meeting with US President Donald Trump as Gaza ceasefire talks continue. Read more
Pam Krail heading JNF Australia
July 9, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
JNF Australia has announced the appointment of Pam Krail as its new National President, following over a decade of dedicated service to the organisation. Read more
Anti-hate group lauded as ‘fringe’ protesters slammed
Jewish groups are optimistic that an anti-hate task force will trigger political action as a small group of protesters is lashed over a violent confrontation. Read more
Roadside bomb kills five Israeli soldiers, injures 14
July 8, 2025 by Ehud Amiton - TPS
Five Israeli soldiers were killed and 14 others wounded in a deadly roadside bombing in northern Gaza’s Beit Hanoun on Monday night, the Israel Defence Forces confirmed on Tuesday morning. Read more
Netanyahu meets Trump as Israel, Hamas talk ceasefire
July 8, 2025 by Reuters
The US has scheduled talks with Iran and seen co-operation on helping Palestinians, President Donald Trump has said, while hosting Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Read more
Charges laid amid restaurant’s distress over protest
July 8, 2025 by AAP
A restaurant targeted by pro-Palestine protesters has revealed the “profound impact” the incident has had on its staff as police arrest and charge protesters. Read more
Second Melbourne restaurant attacked as community reacts
July 7, 2025 by J-Wire
A vegetarian restaurant and a wall opposite the Melbourne Holocaust Museum have been defaced with antisemitic graffiti. This marks the second targeted attack on a Melbourne restaurant within 48 hours, fuelling growing fears about antisemitic violence across the city.
Israeli court grants woman right to use slain soldier son’s seed for surrogacy
July 7, 2025 by JNS
The Family Court in Eilat has authorised Sharon Eizenkot, mother of slain IDF Sgt. Maor Eizenkot, to use her late son’s sperm to conceive a grandchild through surrogacy. Read more
Israeli PM says he believes Trump can help seal truce
July 7, 2025 by Reuters
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says ahead of a meeting with US President Donald Trump, he is determined to ensure the Gaza Strip hostages are freed. Read more
Anti-hate taskforce set up after antisemitic attacks
As the hunt continues for those behind a wave of antisemitic attacks, a task force has been established that could lead to increased police powers. Read more
Israel’s president backs ‘painful’ decisions
July 6, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a rare meeting with President Isaac Herzog centred on efforts to secure a hostage deal and a ceasefire in Gaza. Read more
UK police arrest backers of banned Palestine Action
July 6, 2025 by Reuters
UK police have arrested more than 20 people on suspicion of terrorism offences after they showed support for the newly banned Palestine Action group in London, officials say, hours after the proscription came into effect. Read more
Man faces court over ‘cowardly’ attack on Melbourne synagogue
July 6, 2025 by AAP
A man has fronted court for the first time after being charged by counter-terror police over a fire at a synagogue. Read more
Israel to send delegation to Qatar for Gaza talks
July 6, 2025 by Reuters
Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with Donald Trump at the White House this week, raising hopes of a truce to end the 21 months of bloodshed in Gaza. Read more
Widespread condemnation of antisemitic Melbourne attacks
July 5, 2025 by Rob Klein
Melbourne’s Jewish community has been left reeling after a synagogue was set alight with families inside, an Israeli restaurant stormed by protesters chanting “death to the IDF”, and a weapons company allegedly linked to Israel firebombed, in what authorities and Jewish leaders are calling a dangerous escalation of antisemitic hate crimes.
Jewish Melbourne’s Friday evening of horror
July 4, 2025 by Rob Klein
Melbourne’s Jewish community rocked by synagogue arson and restaurant attack. Read more
Hamas seeks ceasefire guarantees
July 4, 2025 by Reuters
Hamas says they want guarantees that a ceasefire will mean the end of the war. Read more
