Pro-Palestinian candidate’s sermon alarms ahead of Blaxland election battle

A pro-Palestinian candidate mounting a serious challenge in the federal seat of Blaxland has sparked outrage after telling worshippers during a sermon, “I felt like I was dead, and 7th of October gave me life.” Read more

US freezes US$3.2 billion in federal funding for Harvard

Harvard University has lost $3.2 billion in US federal funding after the prestigious Ivy League institution refused to bow to Trump administration demands. Read more

New Gaza ceasefire proposal but prospects appear slim

Hamas looks set to reject a new proposal for a Gaza ceasefire, with the militant group saying Israel must agree to a complete halt of hostilities. Read more

‘Dry Bones’ cartoonist Yaakov Kirschen dies at 87

Israeli cartoonist Yaakov Kirschen, whose iconic daily cartoons were published by JNS over the last several years, died at Meir Medical Centre in Kfar Saba on Monday after a lengthy illness at 87. Read more

Gaza hospital chief threatened for urging terrorists to leave medical centre

The head of a hospital in the southern Gaza city of Khan Yunis is facing threats after publicly condemning Palestinian Islamic Jihad for using the hospital to conduct terror activity. Read more

Dutton announces federal crackdown on antisemitism, including visa cancellations

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has announced a sweeping new policy to combat antisemitic hate crimes in Australia, promising to reopen cold cases, direct federal police to prioritise investigations, and cancel visas for foreign nationals involved in such conduct.

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Neo-Nazis demonstrate outside Senator Paterson’s office

A group of black-clothed neo-Nazis demonstrated outside the office of Liberal Senator James Paterson’s office in South Melbourne yesterday. Read more

Passover message from Peter Dutton

On behalf of the Coalition, I send my best wishes to Australians of Jewish faith on Passover. Read more

Passover message from Anthony Albanese

Australia’s prime minister sends his personal Pesach message to readers. Read more

Trump dedicates April 9 as ‘Education Day’ in honour of Chabad Rebbe

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday declared April 9, 2025, as “Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A.” in honour of the Lubavitcher Rebbe—Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, leader of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement based in Brooklyn, N.Y. Read more

IDF raises readiness in all sectors ahead of Passover

The Israel Defence Forces said it is upping its readiness in all sectors ahead of the Passover holiday, which begins after sundown on Saturday and runs through the evening of April 19 in the Jewish state. Read more

WhatsApp leak exposes deep antisemitism among Sydney lawyers

Two former lawyers from Sydney’s BlackBay Lawyers, Justin Carroll and Yianni van Gelder, are at the centre of a professional and ethical crisis following the exposure of private WhatsApp messages containing antisemitic slurs, conspiracy theories, and coordinated plans to extract confidential firm data ahead of launching a rival legal practice.

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Matt Thistlethwaite defends Labor’s record amid rising hate

When antisemitic graffiti was found at a childcare centre next to Maroubra synagogue earlier this year, Matt Thistlethwaite, the Federal MP for Kingsford Smith, was on the ground within the hour. Read more

South African lawmakers visit Israel in rebuke to ANC

A group of 15 South African parliamentarians, including members of the national unity government, visited Israel this week in a show of faith-based support for the Jewish state and a rebuke of the Mideast policy of the ruling African National Congress. Read more

Air Force retirees and reservists dismissed from service after publishing political statement

A thousand Air Force retirees and reservists are being dismissed after publishing a letter calling for the end of the war in Gaza. Read more

‘Welcome to Syria’: soldiers gear up for Passover with ‘goosebumps’ and grape juice

We were instructed to put on our bulletproof vests and helmets as the military jeep passed over an increasingly bumpy road. We had already passed the furthest point in the Golan Heights accessible to Israeli civilians. “Welcome to Syria,” our driver says as we pass two poles with red barrels on them. Read more

Accused neo-Nazis fail to alter strict bail conditions

Two men accused of displaying a Nazi symbol are at high risk of reoffending, according to a magistrate who has refused to alter their bail conditions. Read more

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Each year at the Seder, we are reminded that in every generation, threats rise against us. Sadly, in 2025, that ancient warning feels all too real. Read more

Israel would lead potential strike on Iran, Trump says

The United States is increasingly concerned as Iran is closer than ever to a workable nuclear weapon, and a strike on the Mideast nation hasn’t been ruled out. Read more

Israeli innovation boosts antibiotic delivery in eye care for humans and animals

A promising Israeli study released on Wednesday offers a breakthrough in eye care that could significantly improve the treatment of ocular infections in both dogs and humans. Read more

Sderot left exposed: Israeli probe uncovers miscommunication, lack of preparedness during October 7 attack

The Israel Defence Forces “failed in its mission to protect the residents of Sderot” according to a military report on Hamas’ October 7 attack on the city released on Wednesday. Read more

Jerusalem bookstores selling anti-Israel, BDS titles

Israeli police arrested the owners of three Arab bookshops in Jerusalem in February for allegedly selling books containing anti-Israel incitement and support for terrorism. Read more

Israelis visit Melbourne campus

Three young Israelis of various faith backgrounds spoke to a group of academics at the University of Melbourne at a meeting hosted by Professors Steven Prawer and Leon Mann from the Australian Academic Alliance Against Antisemitism (5A). Read more

Sydney woman charged as antisemitic graffiti probe expands under Strike Force Pearl

A 27-year-old woman was arrested and charged yesterday in connection with a string of antisemitic graffiti attacks that have shaken communities across Sydney’s eastern and southern suburbs as police expand their investigation under Strike Force Pearl. Read more

Iran confirms ‘indirect’ talks with Trump admin set to take place in Oman

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed on Tuesday that his government had decided to start high-level talks with the United States. Read more

Bereaved father’s outburst halts High Court session on security chief’s firing

An Israeli High Court of Justice hearing on the dismissal of a security chief’s dismissal was suspended after a bereaved father continued heckled the proceedings while others tried to burst into the packed courtroom. Read more

What Bibi said to Donald

The full text of the statement delivered by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alongside U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on April 7, 2025. Read more

Millie Phillips’ executor unaware of University’s plan to drop “Jewish” from Centre name

Peter Phillippsohn, executor of Millie Phillips’ estate and a trustee of the Northfield Foundation, has queried a report published this week in The Australian relating to controversy surrounding the Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) alleged decision to drop the word “Jewish” from a planned academic centre.

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New initiative: defibrillators on Israel’s trains

Magen David Adom (MDA) and Israel Railways have begun installing defibrillators, for the first time, on more than 150 passenger trains, extending a successful partnership that has already equipped all 67 active train stations across the country with the lifesaving devices. Read more

Israeli president urges full Qatargate investigation, denies Netanyahu’s ‘deep state’ claims

President Isaac Herzog called for a thorough investigation into the Qatargate scandal saying on Monday it needed to be “deeply probed.” He also decried a loss of public trust in state institutions. Read more

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