Gantz agrees to Lieberman’s conditions for joining a centre-left coalition
Blue and White Party leader Benny Gantz agreed to Yisrael Beiteinu leader Avigdor Lieberman’s coalition demands on Sunday, tweeting a Facebook post by Lieberman showing his party’s preconditions for joining a Gantz-led government and writing, “Agreed, we must move forward.” Read more
March of the Living postponed
March 9, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The leaders have announced that this year’s March of the Living in Poland will be postponed due to the spread of coronavirus, especially in Europe and United States. Read more
The spirit of the Purim holiday: “Nothing will stop us celebrating and enjoying ourselves.”
March 9, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A tractor, an angel, a robot, native Americans, a coronavirus cleanser, a rubber ball and others were among the festive and fun costumes worn by the fourth-graders of Henrietta Szold school in Jerusalem who visited the President Rivlin’s residence Beit HaNasi. Read more
Johnson takes opportunity to berate Labour’s antisemitic ‘bullying and discrimination’
March 8, 2020 by JNS
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson criticized a member of the Labour Party during a Parliament session on Wednesday for her party’s antisemitic “bullying and discrimination” against those who support Israel and the Jewish people. Read more
Do you know worthy to light a torch on Independence Day in Jerusalem
March 8, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
This Israeli government wants a member of the Diaspora to light a torch at this year’s Independence Day celebrations.
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Far-right Polish lawmaker says pogroms were good for Jews, made them powerful
March 8, 2020 by JNS
Jews benefited from the murderous pogroms against them in Europe and became more powerful because of the violence, said a far-right Polish lawmaker. Read more
Blow to Netanyahu as majority of lawmakers aim to pass law barring him from forming govt.
March 6, 2020 by Benjamin Brown - TPS
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been dealt a blow in his campaign to form the next government and remain Prime Minister with a majority of Members of Knesset (MK) preparing a bill that would prevent indicted MKs from forming a government. Read more
Coronavirus: Multifaith group speaks out against fear and prejudice
March 6, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has joined forces with Christian and Muslim organisation in panning those who scapegoat others during the outbreak of Coronavirus. Read more
MP’s challenged as “Auschwitz. Now.” opens at NZ Parliament
March 6, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Seventeen MP’s from across New Zealand’s political spectrum attended the official opening of the new exhibition “Auschwitz. Now.” at Parliament in Wellington this week. Read more
Hungarian Holocaust survivor turned Olympic gold medalist dies at age 92
March 6, 2020 by JNS
Eva Szekely, a Hungarian Holocaust survivor who later became an Olympics multiple award-winning swimmer, died on Feb. 29 the age of 92. Read more
Ombudsman: take action against Chief Rabbi for ‘political’ remarks
March 6, 2020 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
The Ombudsman’s Office of the Israeli Judiciary has recommended that Sephardi Chief Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef be tried for disparaging remarks he made in January against immigrants to Israel from the former USSR. Read more
Eden Alene reveals song she plans to sing when she represents Israel in Eurovision 2020
March 6, 2020 by JNS
Eden Alene, the Israeli teen selected to represent Israel in the Eurovision international song contest this year, unveiled the track she plans to sing in the competition on May 16 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Read more
Wiesenthal Centre uncovers list of 12,000 Nazis in Argentina with accounts transferred to Credit Suisse
March 6, 2020 by JNS
The Simon Wiesenthal Centre announced this week that it has received a list of 12,000 Nazis living in Argentina, many of whom contributed to bank accounts at the Schweizerische Kreditanstalt, which became the Credit Suisse bank, based in Zurich, Switzerland. Read more
Joint Arab List presents conditions for endorsing Gantz government
March 6, 2020 by JNS
Joint List Party leader Ayman Odeh said on Thursday if Blue and White leader Benny Gantz must back down from the idea of a “Jewish majority” coalition and abandon efforts to extend Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria before the Joint List can recommend that he form Israel’s next government. Read more
After 40 years, Lionel Richie gives first concert in Israel
March 6, 2020 by JNS
American singer Lionel Richie performed his first concert in Israel on Monday night at Tel Aviv’s Menora Mivtachim Arena. Read more
Moriah alleged fraud rises to $7.3 million
March 5, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The president of Moriah College has written to “The Moriah Family disclosing the alleged fraud discovered in October last year has “been identified as $7.3 million. Read more
‘Increasing awareness of the darkest chapter of our history’: Germany assumes IHRA Chair
March 5, 2020 by Benjamin Brown - TPS
Germany on Tuesday assumed the chair of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) for the second time in a move set to “address [Germany’s] historic responsibility” and act as important marker “in times in which freedom, democracy and diversity are under intense pressure,” the German Foreign Ministry stated. Read more
Israel sees increase in February tourism, despite coronavirus fears
March 5, 2020 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Israel’s tourism industry recorded an increase in visits in February, despite the global scare over the spread of Coronavirus and its effect on international tourism. Read more
El Al axes employees and flight routes as coronavirus hits tourism
March 5, 2020 by Benjamin Brown - TPS
Israeli national airline El Al has announced it will be forced to dismiss employees, slash senior salaries and cancel flight routes amid the global outbreak of the novel Coronavirus (COVD-19). Read more
An innovation agreement signed between Israel and New Zealand
March 5, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
An Agreement on Cooperation in Technological Innovation, Research and Development has been signed today between the Government of the State of Israel and the Government of New Zealand resulting to pursue a sustained effort to promote innovation, research and development, technological and economic cooperation between Israel and New Zealand. Read more
Disappointment and fear: PA responds to election results in Israel
March 4, 2020 by Baruch Yedid - TPS
The Palestinian Authority’s (PA) leadership has expressed serious concerns following Benjamin Netanyahu’s apparent victory in the elections for the 23rd Knesset and is waiting for a dramatic development that would prevent him from assuming the premiership again. Read more
Maccabiah preparations start in earnest
March 4, 2020 by Michael Puterflam
Preparations for Maccabiah 2021 are in full swing as the entire Senior Leadership Team for Australia’s delegation came together for a weekend of team building and planning ahead of next year’s Games. Read more
Memorial ceremony for IDF killed in action but burial place not known
March 4, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
President Reuven (Ruvi) Rivlin spoke yesterday at the official memorial ceremony for fallen IDF soldiers whose place of burial is unknown, held at the Hall of Remembrance at Har Herzl in Jerusalem. Read more
IAEA sounds alarm about Iran’s stockpile of uranium
March 4, 2020 by JNS
The International Atomic Energy Agency warned on Tuesday that Iran is drastically increasing production of enriched uranium since the United States withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal. Read more
Bipartisan parliamentary support for J-Air’s FM licence
March 4, 2020 by J-Wire Staff
Melbourne-based Jewish radio station J-AIR has won bipartisan support in federal parliament in its fight against antisemitism through its bid for a dedicated and more powerful community-wide FM licence. Read more
Budding batsman selected for national side
March 4, 2020 by Michelle Favero
Jonah Trope, a Year 10 Emanuel School student, has been picked for Australia’s National Under 16s Male Cricket Team. Read more
Celebrating 100 Years at UIA QLD Gala Dinner
March 3, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
UIA QLD is counting down until its 2020 Gala Dinner with guest speakers Yola Reitman – Former Mossad Agent and The Hon Stuart Robert MP – Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme and Minister for Government Services on Sunday 15 March in Brisbane. The event will mark the incredible milestone of Keren Hayesod-UIA’s 100 years of supporting the People of Israel. Read more
Israeli exit polls give edge to Netanyahu’s Likud Party, close to a majority with 61 seats
March 3, 2020 by JNS
Exit polls from Israel’s general election on Monday indicate a strong victory for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud Party, setting the stage for the longtime Israeli leader to break the political stalemate and form a 61-seat governing coalition.
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Exit Polls Show: Netanyahu Emerges Victorious
March 3, 2020 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
The exit polls of the March 2020 elections for the 23rd Knesset show that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu obtain a decisive victory and appears to be the leading candidate to form the next government. He is one seat short of establishing a government of 61 members. Read more
Extraordinary women with inspiring stories at UIA Women’s Division 2020 Campaign events
March 2, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
UIA Australia Women’s Division will host an inspirational line up of speakers for its 2020 Campaign Events in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth in March when we celebrate the incredible milestone of Keren Hayesod-UIA’s 100 years of supporting the People of Israel. Read more
