60-year-old identified as victim of terror attack
November 19, 2025 by Pesach Benson
A 60-year-old man killed in a Palestinian car-ramming and stabbing attack on Tuesday was identified as Aharon Cohen, a resident of Kiryat Arba. Read more
After UN vote, Netanyahu says Trump plan can ‘end Hamas rule’
November 19, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued his first public comments Tuesday on the United Nations Security Council’s adoption of a U.S.-sponsored resolution endorsing President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza, praising the initiative as a historic step toward regional stability. Read more
Netanyahu condemns ‘handful of extremists’ who raided Arab village
November 18, 2025 by TPS-IL
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement criticising Israelis who, on Monday night, raided an Arab village near Bethlehem, setting fires and committing acts of vandalism. Read more
Released documents show NZ government advised full recognition of Palestine — advice declined
November 18, 2025 by Greg Bouwer
Newly released government papers show that New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) urged the Government to fully recognise a Palestinian state earlier this year. Read more
JCCV recognises community contributors
November 18, 2025 by David Marlow
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria presented two key awards at its annual AGM, recognising exceptional community members whose contributions have strengthened Jewish life across Victoria. Read more
Anti-protest laws on places of worship to be bolstered
November 18, 2025 by AAP
Despite being deemed unconstitutional, powers to move on protesters at places of worship will be reinforced in the aftermath of a shocking neo-Nazi protest. Read more
Berlin-Israel arms sales to continue if ceasefire holds
November 18, 2025 by Reuters
Germany suspended arms exports to Israel in August amid mounting pressure of the war, but will recommence if the ceasefire holds, it says. Read more
UN Security Council adopts US resolution on Gaza plan
November 18, 2025 by Reuters
The UN Security Council has approved a US plan for Gaza authorising an international security force to demilitarise the zone, but Hamas insists it won’t disarm. Read more
Melbourne synagogue arsonist released after 134 days in solitary confinement
November 18, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A homeless man who spent 134 days in solitary confinement after setting fire to a Melbourne synagogue has been released on bail by a magistrate who labelled his detention conditions “disgraceful”.
‘Go home’: neo-Nazi’s visa torn up after shock protest
November 17, 2025 by AAP
One of the 60 demonstrators who took part in a fascist protest touting Hitler slogans outside a state parliament has had his visa cancelled. Read more
Dunera Boy Georg Hans Fröhlich’s grave dedicated
November 17, 2025 by Adele Rosalky
Dunera boy Georg Hans Fröhlich died in 1942 and was the first Jewish person to be buried in Canberra. Read more
Remembering Jack Meister, Sydney Jewish Museum’s last Auschwitz survivor speaker
Jack Meister OAM passed away last week aged 97. For 30 years, until just two weeks ago, Jack was a much-loved weekly speaker at the Sydney Jewish Museum.
Federal Court refuses to dismiss racial vilification case against Sydney University lecturer
A Federal Court judge has refused to throw out a racial discrimination lawsuit against the University of Sydney in connection with lecturer Nick Riemer in a pre-trial ruling, with the court finding that key questions about how Jewish and Israeli Australians interpret criticism of Zionism must be decided at trial.
NSW Senior Australian of the Year
November 17, 2025 by Henry Benjamin
The passing of his father at the age of 59 steered Professor Henry Brodaty onto a new path, directing him on the road to becoming the NSW Senior of the Year. Read more
No Palestinian state, Netanyahu says, as Gaza demilitarisation takes centre stage
November 17, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sharply rejected renewed international discussion of Palestinian statehood. Read more
Netanyahu discusses regional issues in call with Putin
November 16, 2025 by JNS
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Prime Minister’s Office announced on Saturday night. Read more
Trump presses Riyadh to normalise ties with Israel: report
November 16, 2025 by JNS
U.S. President Donald Trump told Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that he expects the kingdom to normalise ties with Jerusalem now that Washington brokered a ceasefire in Gaza, Axios reported on Thursday. Read more
Hamas reasserts Gaza control, post-war talks grind on
November 16, 2025 by AAP
There are signs that Hamas is seeking to widen control over Gaza, raising doubts over whether it will cede authority as promised. Read more
C Care launches $500,000 campaign to double its capacity to help people in need
November 16, 2025 by David Marlow
C Care has launched a major community fundraising campaign to raise $500,000 to help complete the fit-out of its new home in Pakington Street, St Kilda. Read more
The end of a golden era as Helen Gold retires from UIA
November 14, 2025 by Rob Klein
UIA NSW President Gary Perlstein delivered a heartfelt tribute to office manager Helen Gold at Wednesday night’s AGM at Central Synagogue, marking her retirement after 25 years of service and her upcoming aliyah.
Abbas no ‘prince of peace,’ Netanyahu tells Erin Molan
November 14, 2025 by J-Wire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday for embracing Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas as a “prince of peace” following their meeting in Paris. Read more
Deborah Conway awarded Civic Choice Award after two turbulent years
November 14, 2025 by Rob Klein
Deborah Conway has won the Civic Choice Award on Thursday evening at the Melbourne Prize for Music, securing the public vote in a year where support from audiences carries extra meaning.
‘Micropenis’: new documentary to detail Hitler’s DNA
November 14, 2025 by J-Wire
A new documentary aims to provide clarity on Adolf Hitler with an analysis of his DNA, although there are doubts about the method and conclusions. Read more
Israel identifies returned body as Meny Godard
November 14, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Israeli medical examiners confirmed that the latest body returned by Hamas was Menahem “Meny” Godard, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced Thursday morning. Read more
Israeli president rebuffs Trump’s call to pardon Netanyahu, citing legal procedures
November 13, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Israeli President Isaac Herzog confirmed Wednesday that he received a signed letter from U.S. President Donald Trump urging him to grant clemency to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who remains on trial in a series of corruption cases. Read more
New gene therapy approach could reverse MND, say scientists
November 13, 2025 by TPS-IL
A team of international scientists has made a groundbreaking discovery that could pave the way for an effective treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a fatal neurodegenerative disease long considered incurable, Tel Aviv University announced. Read more
Antisemitic and abusive Uber ride
November 13, 2025 by David Marlow
A Jewish nursing student in Melbourne was racially profiled, vilified and abused when she tried to take an Uber ride from Melbourne’s Box Hill Institute. Read more
Neo-Nazi rally attendees exposed in everyday jobs
A clearer picture is emerging of the men who took part in last Saturday’s antisemitic, neo-Nazi rally outside NSW Parliament House, with investigations linking several attendees to everyday jobs in transport, engineering, fitness, education and government services.
Moving tributes mark NAJEX Remembrance Day commemoration
November 13, 2025 by Rob Klein
A profound Remembrance Day service hosted by the NSW Association of Jewish Service & Ex-Servicemen & Women (NAJEX) on Sunday brought together veterans, families, students, and community leaders to commemorate Australian Jewish servicemen and women.
Queensland counter terror police charge three over attacks on defence firms linked to Israel
November 12, 2025 by Rob Klein
Three pro-Palestine activists have been charged by Queensland counter-terrorism police over alleged break-ins and vandalism at two defence-related companies in Brisbane that export components used in the F-35 fighter jet programme.







