Muslim leaders visit Yad Vashem
July 9, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A delegation of leading Imams and Muslim community leaders from across Europe has visited Yad Vashem in Jerusalem. Read more
Jewish community calls for urgent national action on antisemitism
July 9, 2025 by Rob Klein
Amid a palpable sense of “hyper-anxiety” within the Jewish community, a high-level roundtable convened by Wentworth MP Allegra Spender on July 3 in Sydney’s east issued an urgent plea for national action against escalating antisemitism.
Lauder calls for Australia’s government to stand together with Jewish community
July 9, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Ronald S. Lauder, president of the World Jewish Congress, has called on the Australian government to respond boldly to the recent antisemitic incidents in Melbourne. Read more
Trump meets Netanyahu twice, hope for Gaza ceasefire
July 9, 2025 by Reuters
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has left the White House after a second meeting with US President Donald Trump as Gaza ceasefire talks continue. Read more
Pam Krail heading JNF Australia
July 9, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
JNF Australia has announced the appointment of Pam Krail as its new National President, following over a decade of dedicated service to the organisation. Read more
Anti-hate group lauded as ‘fringe’ protesters slammed
Jewish groups are optimistic that an anti-hate task force will trigger political action as a small group of protesters is lashed over a violent confrontation. Read more
Roadside bomb kills five Israeli soldiers, injures 14
July 8, 2025 by Ehud Amiton - TPS
Five Israeli soldiers were killed and 14 others wounded in a deadly roadside bombing in northern Gaza’s Beit Hanoun on Monday night, the Israel Defence Forces confirmed on Tuesday morning. Read more
Netanyahu meets Trump as Israel, Hamas talk ceasefire
July 8, 2025 by Reuters
The US has scheduled talks with Iran and seen co-operation on helping Palestinians, President Donald Trump has said, while hosting Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Read more
Charges laid amid restaurant’s distress over protest
July 8, 2025 by AAP
A restaurant targeted by pro-Palestine protesters has revealed the “profound impact” the incident has had on its staff as police arrest and charge protesters. Read more
Second Melbourne restaurant attacked as community reacts
July 7, 2025 by J-Wire
A vegetarian restaurant and a wall opposite the Melbourne Holocaust Museum have been defaced with antisemitic graffiti. This marks the second targeted attack on a Melbourne restaurant within 48 hours, fuelling growing fears about antisemitic violence across the city.
Israeli court grants woman right to use slain soldier son’s seed for surrogacy
July 7, 2025 by JNS
The Family Court in Eilat has authorised Sharon Eizenkot, mother of slain IDF Sgt. Maor Eizenkot, to use her late son’s sperm to conceive a grandchild through surrogacy. Read more
Israeli PM says he believes Trump can help seal truce
July 7, 2025 by Reuters
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says ahead of a meeting with US President Donald Trump, he is determined to ensure the Gaza Strip hostages are freed. Read more
Anti-hate taskforce set up after antisemitic attacks
As the hunt continues for those behind a wave of antisemitic attacks, a task force has been established that could lead to increased police powers. Read more
Israel’s president backs ‘painful’ decisions
July 6, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a rare meeting with President Isaac Herzog centred on efforts to secure a hostage deal and a ceasefire in Gaza. Read more
UK police arrest backers of banned Palestine Action
July 6, 2025 by Reuters
UK police have arrested more than 20 people on suspicion of terrorism offences after they showed support for the newly banned Palestine Action group in London, officials say, hours after the proscription came into effect. Read more
Man faces court over ‘cowardly’ attack on Melbourne synagogue
July 6, 2025 by AAP
A man has fronted court for the first time after being charged by counter-terror police over a fire at a synagogue. Read more
Israel to send delegation to Qatar for Gaza talks
July 6, 2025 by Reuters
Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with Donald Trump at the White House this week, raising hopes of a truce to end the 21 months of bloodshed in Gaza. Read more
Widespread condemnation of antisemitic Melbourne attacks
July 5, 2025 by Rob Klein
Melbourne’s Jewish community has been left reeling after a synagogue was set alight with families inside, an Israeli restaurant stormed by protesters chanting “death to the IDF”, and a weapons company allegedly linked to Israel firebombed, in what authorities and Jewish leaders are calling a dangerous escalation of antisemitic hate crimes.
Jewish Melbourne’s Friday evening of horror
July 4, 2025 by Rob Klein
Melbourne’s Jewish community rocked by synagogue arson and restaurant attack. Read more
Hamas seeks ceasefire guarantees
July 4, 2025 by Reuters
Hamas says they want guarantees that a ceasefire will mean the end of the war. Read more
Antisemitism envoy grilled on ‘uncivil’ rally ban call
July 4, 2025 by AAP
Australia’s special envoy to combat anti-Semitism has clashed with politicians over a call to ban pro-Palestine protests from city centres. Read more
Pentagon: Israel-U.S. strikes set back Iran’s nuclear program by two years
July 3, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Pentagon now believes that recent Israeli and American strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities have pushed back Tehran’s atomic ambitions by up to two years. Read more
Questions raised after reinstatement of controversial artist for Venice Biennale
July 3, 2025 by Rob Klein
Serious concerns are being raised over Australia’s decision to reinstate artist Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino to represent the country at the 2026 Venice Biennale, with Jewish leaders and others questioning the government’s mixed messages on terrorism, antisemitism, and Australian values.
Australian Jewish leaders welcome Kanye ban
July 3, 2025 by Rob Klein
Jewish leaders have welcomed the decision to ban Kanye West from Australia, describing his relentless antisemitic campaign as dangerous and a threat to Jewish communities worldwide.
Hamas ready for ceasefire but it must end war in Gaza
July 2, 2025 by Associated Press
Hamas has signalled openness to a ceasefire with Israel but insists any deal must end the war in Gaza, as President Donald Trump pushes a 60-day truce deal. Read more
UN ‘collaborated with Hamas,’ had ‘monopolistic’ aid oversight: senior US official
July 2, 2025 by Mike Wagenheim - JNS
The United Nations, which “has never had a competitor,” collaborated with Hamas and had several staffers who participated in the Hamas-led terrorist attacks in southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, a senior U.S. State Department official told reporters on Tuesday. Read more
Trump urges Hamas to accept Gaza ceasefire proposal
July 2, 2025 by Reuters
Mediators will deliver to militant group Hamas what US President Donald Trump calls a “final proposal” for a 60-day ceasefire in war-torn Gaza. Read more
Israeli couple arrested for spying for Iran
July 1, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Following an undercover investigation, an Israeli couple in their 30s from Raanana were arrested for spying for Iran, it was cleared for publication on Tuesday. Read more
Creator of ‘I’m That Jew’ visiting Australia for UIA events
July 1, 2025 by J-Wire News Service
UIA will host the formidable Eitan Chitayat – brand expert and creator of ‘I’m That Jew’ at a variety of events in July and August in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. Read more
Netanyahu to visit White House amid push for ceasefire
July 1, 2025 by AAP
Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for talks at the White House next week, amid a renewed push to end the war in Gaza. Read more
