Israel reports 24 dead, 800 injured in Iranian strikes as war enters fifth day
June 18, 2025 by Pesach Benson
As the fifth day of war begins, the Israeli government on Wednesday released updated figures on home front casualties, damage and evacuations, noting 24 casualties. Read more
Israel air strikes target Iranian missile facilities
June 18, 2025 by Reuters
Israel has warned Tehran residents to leave as its clash with Iran enters a sixth day, while US President Donald Trump demands Iran’s “unconditional surrender”. Read more
TikTok’s latest viral anti‑Israel meme: ‘Just do it’
June 18, 2025 by Rob Klein
The phrase ‘Iran, if you’re listening, just do it,’ emerged as a viral anti-Israel meme on TikTok following Israel’s recent strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, and underscores the ongoing challenges social media platforms face in addressing hate speech.
Israeli strikes on Iran continue, including centrifuge and missile factories
June 18, 2025 by Ehud Zion Waldoks
More than 50 Israeli Air Force fighter jets struck multiple Iranian military targets in the Tehran area overnight, including a facility used to manufacture centrifuges for uranium enrichment, the Israel Defense Forces announced Wednesday morning. Read more
Israel brings home stranded citizens after Iran strike
June 18, 2025 by Reuters
The first of tens of thousands of Israelis who were stranded overseas following their country’s attack on Iran have returned as part of a massive airlift. Read more
Now is the time to rise’: exiled Crown Prince calls on Iranians to topple Tehran
June 18, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Reza Pahlavi, exiled crown prince and son of the last Shah of Iran, urged Iranians to rise up and overthrow the Islamic Republic on Tuesday. Read more
Moriah Scholars in Entrepreneurship Program ignites innovation and visit to Israel
June 18, 2025 by J-Wire News Service
The Moriah Scholars in Entrepreneurship Program is uniquely designed to inspire entrepreneurship and innovation among our Year 11 students. Read more
‘Fastest way out’: Iran urged to end nuclear ambitions
June 18, 2025 by AAP
Australia’s foreign minister has called for Iran to come to the negotiating table in its conflict with Israel, saying the country’s nuclear program should stop. Read more
Northern Beaches Council rejects Gaza ceasefire motion amid fiery debate
Northern Beaches Council in Sydney has voted down a motion from a Greens councillor calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, support for Palestinian refugees, and the boycott of companies linked to Israel, after heated scenes inside and outside the chamber.
Israel’s foreign minister warns of Iranian global threat in media blitz
June 17, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar launched a media offensive this week, warning international audiences that Iran poses not only a direct threat to Israel, but to global stability and Western civilisation at large. Read more
Israel eliminates Iran’s highest military commander in Tehran strike
June 17, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Ali Shadmani, the wartime Chief of Staff of Iran’s armed forces and a close confidant of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, was killed in an airstrike in Tehran, the Israel Defence Forces announced on Tuesday. Read more
Israel will do ‘what we need to do’, PM says about eliminating Khamenei
June 17, 2025 by JNS
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told America’s ABC News on Monday night that eliminating Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei would not escalate but rather “end the conflict” between Tehran and Jerusalem. Read more
Poll reveals stark Jewish-Arab divide over Israel’s war with Iran
June 17, 2025 by Pesach Benson
A public opinion poll released on Monday revealed a sharp divide between Jewish and Arab citizens of Israel over the ongoing military campaign against Iran. Read more
Snippets: Israel-Iran conflict
June 17, 2025 by TPS-IL
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G7 supports Israel, condemns Iran as Trump leaves early
June 17, 2025 by Associated Press
US President Trump is leaving the G7 summit in Canada to return to Washington, citing the Middle East situation for his early departure. Read more
Israel says Tehran to ‘pay price’ after attacks
June 17, 2025 by Reuters
Iran says it used a new method to confuse Israel’s Iron Dome defence systems to target each other, allowing Tehran to successfully hit many targets. Read more
NZ urges Kiwis to flee ‘arc of danger’ as Israel-Iran conflict escalates
June 17, 2025 by Greg Bouwer
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has issued a stark warning to Kiwis in Israel and Iran, urging them to evacuate the “arc of danger” as the conflict between the two nations intensifies. Read more
French segregates Israeli exhibit at Paris Air Show
June 17, 2025 by J-Wire News Service
One day before the Paris Air Show opened in Le Bourget Airport, exhibition organisers acting on behalf of the French government ordered the removal of offensive weapons systems from Israeli defence industry pavilions – breaking with standard practice at defence exhibitions worldwide. Read more
JCCV report on the Victorian Jewish community since October 7
June 17, 2025 by David Marlow
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) has published a new report on the Victorian Jewish community since the devastating terrorist attacks on Israel on 7 October 2023. It was presented to the community at the JCCV Plenum on Monday evening. Read more
Israel orders Tehran evacuations, Trump issues warning
June 17, 2025 by Reuters
Israel has bombed Iran’s state television in latest wave of missile attacks on the capital, Tehran. Read more
Sydney University’s “Good Job” claim under fire amid lawsuit
June 16, 2025 by Rob Klein
The University of Sydney has ignited fresh controversy after its senior leadership declared it ‘did a good job’ in managing the country’s longest-running pro-Palestine encampment.
Israel-Iran conflict: snippets
June 16, 2025 by Henry Benjamin
New Israeli Naval Air Defence System Used for First Time, Downs Eight UAVs Read more
Body of Kibbutz Nir Oz responder Aviv Atzili identified after Gaza recovery
June 16, 2025 by Pesach Benson
The Israel Defence Forces on Sunday night identified Aviv Atzili as the second hostage whose body was recovered from Gaza in a June 11 military operation. Read more
Hundreds of Aussies try to flee Israel-Iran conflict
June 16, 2025 by AAP
Australia is considering assisted departures for citizens in Israel and Iran but the timeline is dictated by safety, with airspace closed due to air strikes. Read more
Israel-Iran battle escalates as world leaders meet
June 16, 2025 by Reuters
US President Donald Trump says there are many meetings underway as Iran and Israel exchange strikes, with Iranian officials saying 224 have been killed. Read more
Australia calls for Middle East conflict de-escalation
June 16, 2025 by AAP
Anthony Albanese has called for calm amid the intense conflict between Iran and Israel, as fears grow that the missile strikes could lead to a larger war. Read more
More Iranian missiles hit Israel’s Tel Aviv, Haifa
June 16, 2025 by Reuters
Israel says Iran has again fired missiles at Tel Aviv and the port city of Haifa, in a conflict that started with an Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear program. Read more
Israel, Iran bombard each other as Trump flags easy end
June 15, 2025 by Reuters
World leaders are urging Israel and Iran to de-escalate their conflict as the Israeli military warns residents near Iranian weapons facilities to evacuate. Read more
Israeli rescue team pulls baby from rubble after missile barrage
June 15, 2025 by JNS
A three-month-old baby was pulled out of the rubble in Rishon Letzion early Saturday morning in the aftermath of the third Iranian barrage of ballistic missiles fired at the greater Tel Aviv area. Read more
Rescue teams race to find survivors after night of Iranian missile strikes
June 15, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Israeli rescue workers across the country were still racing to find survivors after a night of missile strikes from Iran. Ten people were killed with most urgent scenes of destruction in the Haifa and Tel Aviv metro areas and the Arab town of Tamra. Read more
