Australia backs Israel ‘defence’ amid escalation fears
June 15, 2025 by AAP
Australia has suggested Israel’s attack on Iran was justified, citing international fears about the threat posed by the potential spread of nuclear weapons. Read more
Three women killed by rocket fire in the north
June 15, 2025 by Zaki Heler
Following a rocket strike near a residential building in the Western Galilee, Magen David Adom EMTs and paramedics discovered two women without signs of life. Read more
Putin,Trump, discuss Mideast, Ukraine, on birthday call
June 15, 2025 by Reuters
Russian President Vladimir Putin has had a 50-minute phone call with US President Donald Trump, focusing on hostilities between Israel and Iran and calling for efforts to bring them to an end. Read more
Explosions in Tel Aviv, new strikes by Iran, Israel
June 15, 2025 by Henry Benjamin
Israel’s citizens have been told to be ready to take shelter, with a barrage of missiles from Iran on the way, in response to Israeli strikes. Read more
Updates 10:35
June 15, 2025 by Henry Benjamin
The conflict continues: Read more
Israel-Iran updates
June 13, 2025 by J-Wire News Service
New reports
Israeli jets heading to Tehran un
June 13, 2025 by TPS-IL
A J-Wire photogallery and video. Read more
Netanyahu places a note in the Western Wall
June 13, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, yesterday, placed a note in the Western Wall with the verse (Numbers 23:24) ‘A people that rises up as a lioness, and as a lion lifts himself up’. Read more
‘Bad’ Muslim preacher fights for religious freedom
June 13, 2025 by AAP
An Islamist leader “may be a very bad preacher”, but ruling his speeches were anti-Semitic would be akin to restricting religious freedoms, his lawyer says. Read more
MDA on highest alert and ready to provide medical assistance at any time
June 13, 2025 by J-Wire News Service
With the launch of Operation “Am K’Lavi – Rising Lion” and the declaration of a state of emergency on the home front, Magen David Adom (MDA) has raised its alert level to the maximum. Read more
Appeal success for Nazi salutes outside Jewish museum
A man who claimed he was copying a famed British comedian when performing a Nazi salute with two co-workers near a Jewish museum has been spared a conviction. Read more
Israelis brace for Iranian escalation with home front restrictions – nuclear facility attacked
June 13, 2025 by Pesach Benson
As the Israelis braced for possible escalation under a declared state of emergency, authorities have tightened restrictions on public gatherings, transportation and medical services while activating emergency protocols nationwide. Read more
Netanyahu: “The Jewish state refuses to be a victim of a nuclear holocaust”
June 13, 2025 by J-Wire News Service
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed civilians in a seven-minute speech made public in the early hours of the morning. Read more
Israel-Iran update 2
June 13, 2025 by TPS-IL
Iran confirmed the deaths of four high-profile figures in Friday’s Israeli airstrikes. Read more
Explosions in Iran’s capital
June 13, 2025 by Associated Press
Explosions are thundering across Iran’s capital as Israel says it is attacking nuclear and military sites amid rising tensions over Tehran’s nuclear program. Read more
Israel attacks Iran (update 1)
June 13, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Israel launched a major attack on Iran Thursday night, targeting dozens of sites linked to Tehran’s nuclear program. Defence Minister Israel Katz declared a nationwide state of emergency, calling it a preemptive strike. Read more
Israel confirms Hamas kidnapped humanitarian aid workers
June 12, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Israel confirmed on Thursday morning that Hamas kidnapped humanitarian aid workers during an overnight attack on a convoy near Khan Yunis. Read more
The Greens aren’t done yet — and their anti-Israel agenda is alive and well
June 12, 2025 by Michael Gencher
On Tuesday, 17 June, Sydney’s Northern Beaches Council will debate a motion that has no business appearing on a local government agenda. Read more
Hamas attacks Gaza aid convoy, killing five, possibly taking hostages
June 12, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Hamas attacked a Gaza aid convoy near Khan Yunis, killing at least five staff members from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), injuring others, and potentially taking some hostage on Wednesday night, the organisation said on Thursday morning. Read more
NZ sanctions Israeli ministers ahead of UN peace talks, drawing US rebuke
June 12, 2025 by Greg Bouwer
The New Zealand Government has imposed targeted sanctions on two Israeli cabinet ministers, sparking a diplomatic clash with the United States just days ahead of a major United Nations conference aimed at reviving peace efforts between Israel and the Palestinians. Read more
Australian sanctions against Israel ‘sends a signal’
A decision by Australia and several allies to sanction two Israeli ministers is being hailed as a consequential step in the push for a two-state solution. Read more
Bodies of two Israeli hostages recovered in Gaza
June 12, 2025 by TPS-IL
After 614 days, the bodies of two Israeli hostages from Kibbutz Nir Oz were recovered in a complex IDF and Shin Bet operation in Khan Younis, the army confirmed Wednesday night. Read more
Opposition pushes for early elections: Knesset dissolution bill to be voted on today
June 11, 2025 by TPS-IL
The heads of the opposition factions announced a unanimous decision to bring the Knesset dissolution bill to a vote in the plenum today. Read more
Moshav Yakhini defenders fought off October 7 onslaught with pistols, army probe finds
June 11, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Eight Hamas terrorists killed 17 people during a three-and-a-half-hour rampage at Moshav Yakhini and surrounding areas on October 7, 2023, before all attackers were eliminated by Israeli police and military forces, an Israel Defence Forces investigation released on Wednesday detailed. Read more
Major progress in talks to free hostages: Netanyahu
June 11, 2025 by AAP
“Significant progress” has been made in efforts to secure the release of hostages being held in the Gaza Strip, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says. Read more
Sanctions backlash adds to ‘uncertainty’ with US
June 11, 2025 by AAP
Australia could question its future co-operation with the US after a decision to sanction Israeli government ministers was condemned by an American official. Read more
Muslim preacher ‘never’ meant to insult ‘vile’ Jews
June 11, 2025 by AAP
An Islamist preacher has denied calling Jewish people “vile and treacherous” in controversial sermons to boost his online profile after attracting the ire of Hindus and Christians.
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Australia /NZ expected to join UK set to formally sanction Israeli ministers
June 10, 2025 by TPS-IL
The UK is set to formally sanction Israel’s Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir, and Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich. Read more
Thunberg signs Israeli deportation order, other activists refuse
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg has signed a deportation order after she and 11 other activists were stopped at sea by Israeli forces on Monday while attempting to break the Israeli blockade on the Gaza Strip, Hebrew media reported on Tuesday. Read more
‘They saved us’: kibbutz civilian security team fought off Hamas in fierce battle, says army probe
June 10, 2025 by Pesach Benson
The brave actions of Kibbutz Erez’s civilian defence squad, reinforced by volunteers from neighbouring Kibbutz Or Ha’Ner, prevented a potential massacre when Hamas terrorists attempted to overrun the Gaza border community during the October 7, 2023, onslaught, according to a military investigation released Tuesday. Read more
