Yossi Dagan meets with U.S. leaders to advance sovereignty agenda in Judea and Samaria
March 13, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Samaria Council Chairman Yossi Dagan concluded a four-day series of bipartisan meetings in Washington on Wednesday to secure support for applying Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria. Read more
A Caravan, Firebombs, and ‘James Bond’
March 11, 2025 by Rob Klein
A former high-ranking bikie boss is alleged to be the mysterious “James Bond” who directed criminals to firebomb a Bondi brewery, which they apparently mistook for a Jewish kosher deli.
Nazi charge dropped, police to pay man’s legal costs
March 11, 2025 by AAP
Charges against a man arrested during a neo-Nazi march on Australia Day have been withdrawn and police have agreed to pay his legal costs. Read more
Trump wants detained Palestinian student deported
A Palestinian activist who led student protests at Columbia University is facing deportation under Donald Trump’s promised crackdown on campus demonstrations. Read more
Israeli activist Danielle Weiss nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
March 10, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Danielle Weiss, a key Israeli activist in Judea and Samaria, has been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. Read more
72.5% of Israelis say Netanyahu should resign over October 7
March 10, 2025 by Pesach Benson
The majority of Israelis believe Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should take responsibility for the events of October 7 and resign, either immediately or after the war, a survey released on Sunday has found. Read more
Police raids uncover criminal con job behind Dural caravan explosives plot
March 10, 2025 by Rob Klein
The Australian Federal Police has revealed that the Dural caravan packed with explosives and antisemitic material was part of an elaborate criminal con job, not an actual terror plot. Read more
Police officer finds son dead at bus crash scene
March 9, 2025 by Pesach Benson
A 22-year-old Israeli killed in a Sunday morning bus crash near Beer-Sheva is the son of a senior police officer who responded to the accident. Read more
Israel, Hamas signal readiness for next ceasefire talks
March 9, 2025 by Reuters
Israel will send a delegation to Doha for ceasefire talks as Hamas says there are “positive indicators” over the possible start of negotiations for a new deal. Read more
Ordinary Israelis with extraordinary stories at UIA Gala events
March 9, 2025 by J-Wire News Service
Between Sydney, Melbourne and Perth events, around 6000 attendees gathered to raise funds and show support and solidarity for the People of Israel. Read more
An invite for Kieran
March 9, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Trump cuts all US federal funding to South Africa
South Africa says it will not “partake in a counterproductive megaphone diplomacy” after US President Donald Trump cut all federal funding to it. Read more
ECAJ takes legal action against radical preacher
March 7, 2025 by Rob Klein
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has filed a legal case against radical Islamic preacher Wissam Haddad, alleging that his sermons contained nearly 40 defamatory imputations against Jewish Australians.
Burgertory owner charged
March 7, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Police have charged Burgertory owner Hash Tayeh with using insulting words in public. Read more
Confusion over Libs’ pledge to recognise West Jerusalem
March 7, 2025 by AAP
The coalition’s foreign affairs spokesman has seemingly contradicted the opposition leader about a major foreign policy decision on Israel’s capital. Read more
Beyond politics: Allegra Spender’s independent commitment to Israel and Wentworth’s Jewish community
March 7, 2025 by Rob Klein
“I have never voted for a Greens motion on the Middle East,” she said. “And I have called on the government to move away from UNRWA” Read more
Sydney student sentenced over antisemitic Snapchat threats
March 7, 2025 by Rob Klein
A Sydney student has been convicted and fined after sending terrifying antisemitic voice recordings to a young Jewish person, in the latest case to reignite concerns about rising hate crimes in Australia.
Unique challenges of antisemitism in Australia amid global surge
March 7, 2025 by Rob Klein
Daniel Aghion, President of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ), has just returned from representing Australia at the Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) “Never Is Now” summit in New York, the world’s largest gathering on antisemitism and hate. Read more
Wentworth campaign tensions rise – updated
March 6, 2025 by Rob Klein
A dispute has erupted in the federal seat of Wentworth over the placement of an election sign for independent MP Allegra Spender, following claims by Liberal candidate Ro Knox that it covered a poster of the Bibas family.
UN to recognize hostage families as victims of Hamas’s psychological abuse
March 6, 2025 by Pesach Benson
UN Special Rapporteur on Torture Dr. Alice Jill Edwards is due to present a report in Geneva on Wednesday that will recognize hostage families as victims of Hamas psychological terror, according to an advance copy of the report available on the UN’s website. Read more
Last warning’: Trump issues Hamas hostage ultimatum
March 6, 2025 by Associated Press
US President Donald Trump has asked Hamas militants to immediately release all hostages held in Gaza in what he called his “last warning” to them. Read more
Backlog helps accused anti-Israel vandal get bail
March 6, 2025 by AAP
One of the men allegedly behind a graffiti spree targeting the Jewish community has been granted bail in part due to a court backlog. Read more
Israel: Hamas has ‘a few days’ to agree to extended truce
March 5, 2025 by JNS
The Hamas terror organization only has “a few days” to agree to a U.S.-proposed ceasefire extension, an Israeli government spokesman confirmed on Tuesday. Read more
Israeli army restricts soldiers’ social media use after deadly base attack
March 5, 2025 by Pesach Benson
The Israel Defence Forces is moving to tighten restrictions on soldiers’ social media use after an internal probe revealed that Hamas exploited online posts to map out Nahal Oz base before its October 7 attack. Read more
Second nurse charged over viral ‘kill Israelis’ video
March 5, 2025 by AAP
A second nurse has been charged over an allegedly threatening video in which he and a co-worker talked about refusing to treat and instead killing Israeli patients. Read more
JBOD condemns mosque threat
March 4, 2025 by AAP J-Wire
A major police investigation is underway into a social media threat against a recently opened western Sydney mosque alluding to a terrorist attack. Read more
‘Laid to rest in a grave dug by the Prime Minister’
March 4, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Israeli-Danish hostage Itzik Elgarat, who was murdered while in Hamas captivity, was buried in Kibbutz Nir Oz on Monday following a stormy funeral with eulogies bitterly critical of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Read more
Netanyahu rejects ‘politically biased’ commission of inquiry as bereaved families scuffle with Knesset guards
March 4, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Pressed by lawmakers to explain why no state commission of inquiry has been established into the failures of October 7 after 17 months Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday he opposed a “politically biased” panel. Read more
Claims Conference salutes Rose Girone
March 4, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Polish-born Rose Girone has passed away in New York at 113, the world’s oldest Holocaust survivor. Read more
Knesset gives government control of judicial ombudsman in victory for legal overhaul
March 4, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Israel’s governing coalition scored a victory in its judicial overhaul initiative when the Knesset approved legislation giving the government control over the ombudsman of judges on Tuesday morning. Read more
