‘Huge Drama:’ Israeli experts excited about publicised Netanyahu meeting in Saudi Arabia

Israeli reporters with an intimate knowledge of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s close ties with the Arab world defined his publicised meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo as a “huge drama” that signifies a serious development in the ties between the two countries. Read more

Netanyahu: no going back to previous Iran nuclear deal

“There can be no going back to the previous nuclear agreement,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated, possibly sending a message to President-elect Joe Biden. Read more

Israel unveils NIS 1 billion plan to develop area near Gaza Strip

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened on Sunday the council heads from the area adjacent to the Gaza Strip to update them on details of the over NIS 1 billion plan to “strengthen civilian resilience” in the city of Sderot and the communities in the area. Read more

UAE ambassador and Shadow Foreign Minister Penny Wong address ZFA

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IAF bombs Hamas targets in Gaza in response to rocket attack

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) on Saturday night numbed Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip in response to a rocket attack on the city of Ashkelon earlier in the evening. Read more

Lawyers ditch Malka

With a date set in court to stave off her extradition, alleged child sexual abuser Malka Leifer will not have her long-standing lawyers to represent her following their resignation from the case. Read more

US frees former convicted spy Jonathan Pollard from parole

Jonathan Pollard, a former intelligence analyst who served three decades in prison for spying for and giving classified information to Israel, has been freed. Read more

A final resting place

During excavations necessitated by the construction of Sydney’s Light Rail project, the skeletal remains of four bodies were unearthed in an area which had been a Jewish cemetery until the turn of the 20th century. Read more

Despite reinstatement into party, Corbyn not welcome back as Labour MP

Despite being reinstated this week by the British Labour Party, former party leader Jeremy Corbyn will not be a Labour member of the British parliament, according to current leader Keir Starmer. Read more

Pompeo becomes first US Secretary of State to visit Judea and Samaria

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made history Thursday when he became the first US top diplomat to make an official visit to Judea and Samaria. Read more

Hamas not happy PA resuming coordinating with Israel

The Palestinian Authority (PA) announced it was resuming its security and civilian coordination with Israel, six months after PA head Mahmoud Abbas froze them. Read more

The new Jewish Holocaust Centre is on its way

Melbourne’s Jewish Holocaust Centre redevelopment has begun with the traditional ground-breaking ceremony of turning the first sod at the site of the new museum. Read more

In Jerusalem, Pompeo says normalization deals ‘tell Iran its influence is waning’ in Mideast

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declared that the normalization deals between Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain are a victory for peace and religious freedom in the Middle East. Read more

Shana receives the NSWJBD President’s Award

The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies has awarded the annual President’s Award, this year named in honour of the late past President Professor Graham de Vahl Davis AM, to Shana Kerlander – CEO of Mandelbaum House. Read more

Palestinian Authority restores ties, security cooperation with Israel

The Palestinian Authority decided to restore ties with Israel after it cut-off relations with Israel in May because of plans to apply sovereignty to parts of Judea and Samaria. Read more

Terrorist serving two life sentences but mother calls son a ‘hero’

The mother of Palestinian terrorist Sa’id Musa Shtayyeh, who received two life sentences plus 15 years for his role in the murder of two Israelis, said during a recent TV interview that her son and others like him were “heroes.” Read more

Jose Mourinho, Dikembe Mutombo at Peres Centre event promoting peacebuilding through sport

Legendary football manager Jose Mourinho and NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo were among the global figures who joined a unique forum exploring the role of sport in peacebuilding and social justice. Read more

Spirited, inspiring music video released for disability awareness

ARIA Award-winning singer-songwriter Ilan Kidron has released an irresistible new single that breaks new ground in galvanising support and awareness for people with a disability. Read more

Corbyn reinstated by UK Labour Party after suspension resulting from antisemitism probe

Former British Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn tweeted on Tuesday that he has been reinstated into the party following a 19-day suspension. Read more

Graham and Elana receive top Victorian community awards

The Jewish Community Council of Victoria has presented the General Sir John Monash Award for Outstanding Service to the Jewish Community to Grahame Leonard and the Sylvia Gelman Young Leader Award to Elana Forbes. Read more

Yossi Goldfarb takes over Zionism Victoria’s presidency

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Netanyahu, Rivlin call Biden to congratulate him on presidential victory

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin have now both talked to U.S. President-elect Joe Biden to congratulate him on his electoral victory. Read more

Erdan demands UN Security Council to take immediate action to disarm Hezbollah

Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan submitted an official letter to the U.N. Security Council demanding it to take immediate action against Hezbollah’s military buildup and ongoing activities in southern Lebanon. Read more

Christiane Amanpour apologizes for Kristallnacht-Trump comparison

Veteran CNN anchorwoman Christiane Amanpour apologized during her Monday show for having equated the events of Kristallnacht with U.S. President Donald Trump’s term in office. Read more

Gandel Philanthropy wins award in the 2020 Philanthropy Australia Awards

Philanthropy Australia has announced the Australian Philanthropy Awards for 2020  with Gandel Philanthropy and the Australian Foundation for Yad Vashem winning the Bolder Philanthropy category, for the Gandel Holocaust Studies Program for Australian Educators. Read more

Israel Philharmonic to host virtual pre-Chanukah global music celebration

American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and the Israel Philharmonic Foundation will premiere the “Israel Philharmonic Pre-Chanukkah Global Celebration,” a multidisciplinary program of instrumental performances and behind-the-scenes interviews, coupled with powerful messages of hope. Read more

New team at the JCCV

A new Executive team has been elected to the Jewish Community Council of Victoria, following elections at their online AGM  committed team of professionals has been elected to steer the JCCV and build on the work of the outgoing committee. Read more

New Maccabi club off and running

Sydney weather improved from torrential rain to stunning sunshine marking the inaugural NSW Mac Running Club event on Sunday. Read more

New leadership for Victoria’s Jewish community

At the Jewish Community Council of Victoria AGM, Jennifer Huppert completed her second term as JCCV President with the leadership of Australia’s largest Jewish community passing on to Dr Andre Oboler. Read more

Israeli fighter pilot heading for space

Eytan Stibbe, a former IAF fighter pilot, is expected to blast off at the end of 2021 on a historic scientific mission to the International Space Station. Read more

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