‘Breath-Taking’: Rare 3,000-year-old Canaanite temple discovered in South Israel
February 18, 2020 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
A team of Israeli archeologists from the Hebrew University has unearthed a rare Canaanite Temple at Lachish in southern Israel, together with gold artefacts, cultic figurines, and the oldest known etching of the Hebrew letter “Samech.” Read more
Palestinian prime minister: Trump’s peace plan ‘will be buried soon’
February 18, 2020 by JNS
Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh on Sunday criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan, saying it would be “buried very soon.” Read more
Hamas cleric: Palestinians will give Trump ‘lesson in manliness’ if he tries to disarm them
February 18, 2020 by JNS
The guns of the Palestinian people will “break [U.S. President Donald] Trump’s nose” and “teach him that the Palestinians are alive on their land,” said a Hamas cleric and TV host earlier this month. Read more
Israeli child finds explosive device from Gaza in her backyard
February 18, 2020 by JNS
An Israeli child on Sunday found an explosive device attached to a balloon in the yard of her home in Moshav Shuva in southern Israel, according to the Israeli military. Read more
Australia may proscribe Hezbollah a terrorist group in its entirety
February 18, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton may consider Hezbollah should be considered a terrorist group. Read more
On his way
February 18, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
President Reuven (Ruvi) Rivlin leaves Israel today to make an official visit to Australia at the invitation of Governor-General David Hurley. Read more
Yaari briefs AIJAC supporters
February 18, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Top Israeli political commentator and Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) guest-speaker Ehud Yaari briefed AIJAC supporters in Sydney on recent developments in the Middle East, focusing particularly on the recent demise of Qods Force chief Qassem Soleimani and the trendlines of Israeli-Gulf State rapprochement as well as the recently released Trump Peace Plan. Read more
Israel to send plane to bring back 13 Israelis on the Diamond Princess
February 17, 2020 by TPS-IL
A plane is ready to be dispatched to Japan to retrieve the 13 Israelis who are on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship anchored in Yokohama and who have been quarantined for the past two weeks after the virus was discovered on board. Read more
The digital age we live in has brought new ways to harm and abuse
February 17, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s President Reuven (Ruvi) Rivlin has participated in the launch of the #לא_עומדים_מהצד (DontStandBy) initiative at Beit HaNasi in Jerusalem. Read more
Former IDF captive Gilad Shalit gets engaged
Gilad Shalit, the former IDF soldier captured by Hamas and held in captivity in the Gaza Strip for more than five years, got engaged over the weekend. Read more
Three Israelis test positive for coronavirus on quarantined vessel
February 17, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Three Israelis aboard a cruise ship quarantined off Japan’s coast tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday, making them the first Israeli nationals confirmed to have been infected with the virus, according to Israel’s Health Ministry. Read more
ZFA welcomes Australian Government decision to comment on flawed ICC case
February 17, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler has welcomed the Australian Government’s decision to apply to make an observation on the International Criminal Court’s flawed case against Israel. Read more
Israel said to be concerned some EU countries may recognize Palestinian state
February 17, 2020 by JNS
Officials in Jerusalem are concerned that some European countries are preparing to recognize a Palestinian state in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan, Ynet reported on Sunday. Read more
Gaza terrorists attack Israel, IAF strikes back
February 16, 2020 by TPS-IL
Terrorists in the Gaza Strip on Saturday night fired two rockets into Israel, setting off alarms at several communities. The rockets exploded in open spaces, causing no injuries or damage. Read more
$3.75 million grant to fight brain cancer in children
February 16, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Associate Professor David Ziegler of the Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick has received a $3.75 million grant from The Cancer Institute NSW. Read more
Melbourne raises funds to save 33 children’s hearts
February 16, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
For Valentine’s Day, Save a Child’s Heart Australia and the Waislitz Family Foundation hosted 350 people on the rooftop of the Crown in Melbourne and welcomed back Dr. Yayu Mekonnen, a SACH trained pediatric cardiac surgeon from Ethiopia. Read more
How did dinosaur parents know when their kids had a fever?
February 16, 2020 by Tali Aronsky
From the time that dinosaur fossils were first discovered, these creatures have fascinated scientists and laypeople alike. In the academic world, their remains provide important clues into the prehistoric world; in popular culture, dinosaurs have inspired blockbuster hits, such as Jurassic Park and King Kong. Read more
Meeting with the President of the Republic of Cyprus
February 16, 2020 by J-Wire News Service
Representatives of the Australian Jewish and Hellenic communities have met with the President of the Parliament of the Republic of Cyprus Demetris Syllouris. Read more
$3 million for Anti-Defamation Commission
February 15, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Liberals and Nationals Government will fund the expansion of an innovative resilience program for school students to reduce religious, racial and cultural intolerance. Read more
Manila American cemetery changes five Latin crosses to Stars of David
February 14, 2020 by Eliana Rudee - JNS.org
The headstones of five U.S. soldiers buried in the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial were changed on Tuesday, righting a historical wrong. Read more
Aussie teachers spend Summer in the Arava
February 14, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
During December 2019/January 2020 school holidays, Australian teachers Julia Tritsch, Amelia Kalifa and Marilyn Kelmann were sponsored by the Arava Australia Partnership to teach, volunteer and live in the Central Arava. Read more
Gold medal winner Jemima to walk for Australia in the Tokyo Olympis
February 14, 2020 by Elana Bowman
Jemima Montag is turning 22 this Saturday and will have a double celebration as she has a confirmed spot in the Australian Olympic Team for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Read more
Former Aussie named Honorary President of Israel’s Paralympic Committee
February 14, 2020 by Henry Benjamin
Andrew Danos will accompany the Israeli Paralympic delegation in all events and competitions from now until the Tokyo 2020 Games as the newly-named Honorary President of the Paralympic Delegation. Read more
Race for life
February 14, 2020 by Zaki Heler
Exactly one year ago, Shachar David from Dimona was running in the Dead Sea Marathon, when his heart stopped beating, and he collapsed mid-race. Read more
ZFA and AIJAC calls on Australian Government to condemn UN blacklist
February 13, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Following publication by the United Nations Human Rights Council of a “blacklist” of businesses operating in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) and the Zionist Federation of Australia is calling on the Australian Government to maintain its principled stance towards fairness at the UN and condemn the list. Read more
UN releases blacklist of firms with ties to Israeli settlements
February 13, 2020 by JNS
The U.N. Human Rights Council published a blacklist on Wednesday of 112 companies connected to Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Read more
15th-century prayer book fully restored, put online by National Library of Israel
February 13, 2020 by JNS
Restoration of the National Library of Israel’s renowned Moskowitz Mahzor has been completed with the manuscript online for the first time. Read more
Olmert slammed for meeting Abbas after he rejected Deal of the Century at UN
February 13, 2020 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert incurred harsh criticism from Israeli officials and politicians after he met with Palestinian Authority (PA) head Mahmoud Abbas just hours after he assailed the US’ Deal of the Century peace plan at the United Nations. Read more
Jewish Care Victoria welcomes 2020 Yesod participants
February 13, 2020 by Kirsten Young
Jewish Care Victoria launched its 2020 Yesod Board Foundation Program with a welcome and induction session held at the Coppel & Piekarski Family Disability Respite Centre. Read more
Antisemitic material posted to a Jewish organisation and an individual in Melbourne
February 12, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Two envelopes containing antisemitic material have been received by post at two separate addresses in Melbourne with connections to the Jewish Community. Read more
