Jerusalem recalls UN envoy over alleged cover-up of Hamas sex crimes
March 6, 2024 by JNS
Israel has recalled its ambassador to the United Nations, accusing the international organisation of attempting to ignore a report on sexual violence by Hamas terrorists during the group’s Oct. 7 onslaught on the northwestern Negev. Read more
Knesset members shocked to learn families of Israeli abductees denied mental health care
March 5, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Relatives of Israeli hostages held in Gaza told shocked members of the Knesset Health Committee on Monday that they have been denied access to mental health services despite dealing with depression, dysfunction and physical exhaustion, while other family members said they felt neglected. Read more
Hamas presses on with Gaza truce talks without Israel
March 5, 2024 by AAP
Hamas and Egyptian mediators are pressing on with talks in Cairo on securing a ceasefire in Gaza, despite Israel’s decision not to send a delegation, as Washington pressed again for a truce, the release of hostages and a plan to alleviate the humanitarian catastrophe. Read more
International court referral has ‘no credibility’: PM
March 5, 2024 by AAP
The prime minister has dismissed a referral to the International Criminal Court that accused members of federal parliament of supporting alleged war crimes in the Middle East. Read more
UN team says rape likely occurred during Hamas Oct 7 attack
March 5, 2024 by AAP
A team of United Nations experts reported that there were “reasonable grounds to believe” sexual violence, including rape and gang rape, occurred at several locations during the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas militants. Read more
Christian lawmakers at Israel’s ‘Ground Zero’ call to dismantle UNRWA
March 4, 2024 by Etgar Lefkovits
A group of 20 parliamentarians from around the world on Sunday visited an Israeli agricultural community on the border with Gaza hard hit in the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre and called on their governments to defund and dismantle the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees because of its ties to Palestinian terrorism. Read more
Israeli embassy told not to handle Gantz’s unauthorised DC visit
The Israeli embassy in Washington has been instructed not to handle a visit to the U.S. capital by War Cabinet member Benny Gantz. Read more
1,500 to attend ‘We Will Dance Again’: a Nova tribute
March 4, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Tomorrow night, Zionism Victoria will memorialise those who lost their lives at a dance event in Israel with a dance event in Melbourne. Read more
Invited Israeli trauma expert uninvited by Gold Coast conference
March 4, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Dr Moshe Farchi travelled from Israel to attend the Frontline Mental Health Conference at the Gold Coast only to learn that he had been uninvited and his hotel room cancelled. Read more
ECAJ-UCA dialogue – reflections and new beginnings
March 4, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The biannual dialogue meeting between the Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ) and the Uniting Church of Australia (UCA) took on new impetus last week. Read more
Hugs for Sderot kids returning to school five months after Hamas attack
March 4, 2024 by Pesach Benson
The city of Sderot reopened its schools on Sunday for the first time since Hamas’s October 7 attacks as life in the Israeli communities near Gaza took another step towards returning to normalcy. Read more
Israel to revise lyrics amid Eurovision controversy over references to October 7 attacks
March 4, 2024 by TPS
Amid a controversy with the organisers of the Eurovision song competition, Israel agreed to modify the lyrics of two possible songs that referred to Hamas’s October 7 massacre. Read more
JCCV suspends relations with Muslim counterpart
March 3, 2024 by David Marlow
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) has announced that it has suspended relations with the Islamic Council of Victoria (ICV), as a result of malicious public statements made by the ICV President Adel Salman and Vice President Mohamed Mohideen. Read more
Full Monday planned at UN with focus on US vetoes of ceasefire, UNRWA
March 3, 2024 by Mike Wagenheim - JNS
The hyperfocus of the United Nations on the Israel-Hamas war will be on full display on Monday. Read more
Gaza truce in balance as Hamas seeks plan to end war
Mediators are expected to reconvene in Cairo soon and search for a formula acceptable to Israel and Hamas for a lasting ceasefire in Gaza, as pressure mounts for a pause in fighting by Ramadan. Read more
Israel agrees ceasefire framework, now up to Hamas: US
Israel has essentially endorsed a framework of a proposed Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, and it is now up to Hamas to agree to it, a day before talks to reach an agreement were to resume in Egypt. Read more
‘Antisemitism has no place in society,’ says Prince William
March 1, 2024 by JNS
Prince William, the heir to the British throne, said Thursday that antisemitism has no place in society and that he and his wife, Catherine, are worried about its rise in the United Kingdom. Read more
IDF: Most casualties from Gaza stampede were from trampling
March 1, 2024 by Pesach Benson
An initial military probe of a deadly stampede in Gaza City on Thursday morning has concluded that the majority of Palestinian casualties were the result of trampling and trucks running over rioters. Read more
NSW leader defends judgment after iftar event canned
The NSW premier has backed his judgment of sentiment in the Muslim community after becoming the second state leader to cancel an official iftar event. Read more
Burgertory accused took orders from ‘somebody above’
Two men were told to set fire to a Melbourne burger store through a middleman who took orders from “somebody above”, police have alleged in court. Read more
‘I waved him hello’: Israeli army reservist foils terror attack, saves lives
March 1, 2024 by Pesach Benson
An Israeli army reservist on leave killed a Palestinian terrorist who opened fire at the entrance to the community of Eli on Thursday. Read more
Hear their voices – Israeli women: Powerful stories at UIA Women’s Division events
March 1, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Women across Australia will join together for the UIA Women’s Division 2024 Campaign events on 17 March in Sydney, 19 March in Melbourne and 20 March in Perth – for an in-person event that promises to be a memorable gathering featuring inspirational speakers, all in solidarity with and support for the People of Israel. Read more
Rising star Sheezel commits long-term future to Kangas
February 29, 2024 by AAP
North Melbourne has locked away prized asset Harry Sheezel until the end of 2030 after the young gun signed a contract extension that takes him through to free agency. Read more
Hamas’s Haniyeh calls for terror attacks during Ramadan
February 29, 2024 by JNS
Ismail Haniyeh, the Doha-based leader of Hamas’s “political” wing, on Wednesday, urged the Iran-led “Axis of Resistance” to step up attacks on Israel during Ramadan, calling for a “broad and international movement to break the siege on Al-Aqsa mosque” in Jerusalem. Read more
Captives’ loved ones begin four-day protest march
February 29, 2024 by Amelie Botbol - JNS
Families of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza embarked on a four-day march on Wednesday from Kibbutz Re’im near the Strip to Jerusalem’s Paris Square. Read more
Victorian Iftar dinner cancelled over Gaza war tensions
February 29, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
The Victorian premier has cancelled an upcoming Iftar dinner following growing calls for a boycott over Australia’s response to the Gaza war and tensions over controversial comments by an Islamic leader. Read more
New Zealand says no to Hamas and extremist Israeli settlers
February 29, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In one day, New Zealand has banned entry to Israeli settlers who have committed violent attacks and have proscribed Hamas as a terrorist entity in its entirety. Read more
Richard Lewis, comic who ‘redefined how to make neuroses funny,’ dies at 76
February 29, 2024 by JNS
Following years of health problems, actor and comedian Richard Lewis died from a heart attack on Feb. 27. He was 76 years old. Read more
October 7 attack ‘legitimate’: Islamic Council rep
February 28, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
A spokesman for a leading Islamic group in Victoria has described Hamas’ attack on Israel in October as legitimate resistance, as he called on the premier to cancel an annual Iftar dinner. Read more
Israel agrees to stop Gaza attacks for Ramadan: Biden
February 27, 2024 by AAP
Israel is ready to halt its Gaza attacks for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in a ceasefire that could be signed as soon as next week, Joe Biden says, though Hamas officials say the US president’s remarks are premature as it studies a truce offer. Read more