Historic first: Holocaust included in draft NZ Year 10 curriculum
November 5, 2025 by Greg Bouwer
For the first time in New Zealand history, the Holocaust is explicitly included in the draft Year 10 Social Sciences curriculum, marking a major step forward in Holocaust education across New Zealand. Read more
Geraldine Museum’s WWII display rekindles debate over portrayal of Nazis
November 5, 2025 by Greg Bouwer
A Canterbury military museum is under scrutiny after unveiling a World War II display featuring Nazi symbols and Waffen-SS uniforms, sparking renewed debate about how New Zealand institutions should present the history of Nazism. Read more
Pillay Peace Prize pick pilloried
The decision to award former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay the 2025 Sydney Peace Prize has drawn fierce criticism from Jewish leaders, human rights monitors and other officials who accuse her of long-standing bias against Israel and of minimising Hamas atrocities.
ASIO chief warns Hizb ut-Tahrir spreading antisemitic hate in Australia
November 5, 2025 by Rob Klein
ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess has compared Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir to neo-Nazis, accusing it of using anti-Israel sentiment to fuel antisemitism and deepen social divisions.
Israeli study finds parental emotional support protects children during war, even when parents suffer trauma
November 5, 2025 by Rob Klein
A new Israeli study conducted in the aftermath of the October 7 Hamas attacks and the ongoing conflict has revealed that emotional support from parents plays a decisive role in protecting children’s mental health during war, even when those parents are struggling with trauma themselves.
Police release CCTV after Melbourne antisemitic graffiti attacks
November 5, 2025 by Rob Klein
Victorian Police have released CCTV images of two men following a string of antisemitic vandalism incidents in Elsternwick and Abbotsford in July.
Israeli military’s ex-legal chief detained as authorities probe possible cover-up
November 4, 2025 by Pesach Benson
An Israeli court on Monday extended the detention of the army’s top lawyer, former Military Advocate General Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, by three days amid an investigation into the leak of a video showing Israeli soldiers allegedly abusing a Palestinian detainee. Read more
Government defends Israeli defence deals amidst violent protests at maritime expo
November 4, 2025 by Rob Klein
Thirteen people were arrested after violent clashes broke out between pro-Palestinian protesters and police outside a major defence and maritime expo in Sydney.
Identified: remains of Asaf Hamami, Omer Neutra, and Oz Daniel returned from Gaza
November 3, 2025 by Pesach Benson
The remains of three Israelis returned from Gaza overnight were confirmed to be Col. Assaf Hammi, Capt. Omer Neutra and Sgt. Oz Daniel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed Monday morning. Read more
NZ deploys liaison officer to israel amid post-Gaza coordination efforts
November 3, 2025 by Greg Bouwer
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has deployed a liaison officer to Israel, marking a significant step in New Zealand’s engagement with international coordination efforts following the Gaza conflict. Read more
Job applicant targeted with antisemitic hate
November 3, 2025 by David Marlow
A young Israeli woman was surprised to be the target of a nasty antisemitic message after being rejected for a job by The Garden of Eden nursery in Albert Park. Read more
Hamas again hands over remains that don’t belong to hostages
November 2, 2025 by JNS
Hamas transferred to Israel the remains of three individuals which do not belong to any of the 11 slain hostages still held by terrorists in Gaza, Israel’s broadcaster Channel 13 reported on Saturday. Read more
Family sues the New York Met over van Gogh painting allegedly stolen by Nazis
October 31, 2025 by JNS
The heirs of a Jewish couple who fled Nazi Germany are suing New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art over “Olive Picking,” an 1889 Vincent van Gogh oil painting they claim was looted by the Nazis during World War II and later trafficked through New York’s art world. Read more
Jewish and Catholic students explore antisemitism at Nostra Aetate anniversary forum
October 31, 2025 by Rob Klein
Jewish and Catholic high school students from across Sydney have come together to mark 60 years since the Vatican’s historic declaration Nostra Aetate, in a special forum aimed at deepening understanding and countering antisemitism.
Protester arrested after alleged assault outside MP’s office in Oamaru
October 31, 2025 by Greg Bouwer
In New Zealand, a woman has been arrested following an alleged assault during a pro-Palestine protest outside the Oamaru electorate office of Waitaki MP Miles Anderson on Thursday morning. Read more
Teen killed in fall at Jerusalem construction site during draft protest
October 31, 2025 by Pesach Benson
A 15-year-old boy was killed Thursday afternoon after falling from a height of about 100 meters at a construction site at the entrance to Jerusalem during an Orthodox Jewish demonstration against drafting yeshiva students into the army. Read more
Israel confirms returned remains of Sahar Baruch and Amiram Cooper
October 31, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Following the release of two fallen hostages by Hamas earlier in the day, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced Thursday night that the remains were confirmed to be Sahar Baruch and Amiram Cooper. Read more
Jewish House supports launch of landmark housing initiative in Sydney’s Inner West
October 30, 2025 by Rob Klein
Jewish House has played a leading role in the launch of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest “meanwhile use” housing initiative in Sydney’s Inner West, a landmark project that will provide more than 36,500 safe nights a year for people experiencing homelessness.
Red Cross aided staged Hamas ‘recovery’ of hostage remains in Gaza, Israel says
October 30, 2025 by Akiva van Koningsveld
The International Committee of the Red Cross has decried a “recovery” that Hamas staged of hostage remains in Gaza and called it “unacceptable,” but the Israeli Foreign Ministry accused the organisation of being complicit in the charade. Read more
Man charged after alleged firearm incident at Cremorne synagogue
October 30, 2025 by Rob Klein
A 23-year-old delivery driver from Lurnea, Mr Vincent Filemu Faasii, has been charged in connection with an incident outside Cremorne Synagogue on Sydney’s Lower North Shore on 7 October 2025.
Gaza ceasefire restored after night of Israeli retaliatory airstrikes
October 30, 2025 by Ehud Amiton - TPS
After a night of airstrikes in Gaza, the Israel Defence Forces announced on Wednesday morning that it would begin re-enforcing the ceasefire with Hamas. According to the IDF, more than 30 terrorists holding command positions were targeted. Read more
Israel blocks Red Cross visits to prisons that enable ‘pay for slay’ salaries to terrorists
October 30, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Wednesday banned International Red Cross representatives from visiting Palestinian terrorists in Israeli prisons. Read more
Israeli scientists identify cells that act as ‘guardians’ against aging
October 30, 2025 by Pesach Benson
A groundbreaking study has identified a unique subset of immune cells that actively maintain a healthy, age-appropriate immune system, offering new ways to track and support healthy aging, Israeli scientists announced on Wednesday. Read more
Minns praises Jewish Museum redevelopment after “summer of rolling hatred”
October 29, 2025 by Rob Klein
NSW Premier Chris Minns today toured and praised the Sydney Jewish Museum’s redevelopment, meeting with Holocaust survivors and students amid mounting concerns over antisemitism across New South Wales.
US claims ceasefire holding as Israel strikes Gaza
October 29, 2025 by AAP
The US-backed ceasefire in the Gaza conflict is under more pressure, with Israel launching strikes after accusing Hamas of an attack on its forces. Read more
NSW Jewish Board of Deputies celebrates eight decades of strength and service
October 29, 2025 by Rob Klein
The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies celebrated eight decades of resilience and service with a major function at Parliament House on the evening of October 28. Read more
Body returned by Hamas may not belong to any Israeli hostage, officials say
October 28, 2025 by TPS-IL
Israeli authorities say the body returned by Hamas last night may not belong to any of the remaining 13 deceased hostages. Read more
Albanese’s t-shirt causes dismay
October 28, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese returned from the United States in casual attire, wearing a controversial t-shirt. Read more
US says Israeli strike on Gaza didn’t violate ceasefire
October 27, 2025 by Reuters
An Israeli strike on a member of an Islamic Jihad group in Gaza did not breach the ceasefire, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says. Read more
Anti-Israel activists target South African Holocaust centres
October 27, 2025 by Rolene Marks - JNS
Anti-Israel activists have targeted Holocaust and genocide centres in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town, holding protests outside the institutions and sending threatening letters in what Jewish community leaders are calling “a campaign of intimidation.” Read more
