Neo-Nazi fights charge of intimidating police officer
February 18, 2025 by AAP
A neo-Nazi accused of intimidating a police officer online says he has done nothing illegal. Read more
Muslim groups downplay antisemitic remarks by Bankstown nurses
February 18, 2025 by Rob Klein
The controversy surrounding the dismissed Bankstown Hospital nurses, Ahmad “Rashad” Nadir and Sarah Abu Lebdeh, continues to escalate as several mainstream Muslim organizations and radical Islamist groups align in their defence. Read more
Hefty prison terms in antisemitism, racism crackdown
February 18, 2025 by AAP
Multiple states are beefing up vilification laws in a push to curb antisemitism and other racist crimes, but some groups are worried they are an overreach. Read more
Israeli Security Cabinet to meet to discuss Phase 2 talks with Hamas
February 17, 2025 by JNS
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was set to convene the Security Cabinet on Monday to discuss Jerusalem’s stance toward the Phase 2 talks with the Hamas terrorist group in the Gaza Strip, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement on Sunday night. Read more
‘Israeli hostage could become blind in Hamas captivity’
February 17, 2025 by JNS
Intelligence gathered from hostages released from Gaza suggests Alon Ohel, 24, abducted from the Supernova music festival on Oct. 7, 2023, may lose his vision. Read more
Melbourne Jewish business targeted
February 17, 2025 by David Marlow
A well-known Jewish-owned business in Melbourne has been targeted by an antisemitic graffiti attack. Read more
New DNA research could lead to personalised cancer prevention for smokers
February 17, 2025 by Pesach Benson
New research about how smoking damages DNA could open new possibilities for targeted cancer prevention. Read more
Eyal Zamir confirmed as Israeli Military’s Chief of Staff
February 17, 2025 by Pesach Benson
The Israeli government gave its approval for the appointment of Maj. Gen. (res.) Eyal Zamir as the next Israel Defence Forces chief of staff on Sunday. Read more
Late Nickel Queen’s riches to fight antisemitism
A charitable trust using millions left by pioneering entrepreneur Millie Phillips will promote Jewish pride and combat antisemitism if green-lit by the courts. Read more
Leaders unite against antisemitism
February 17, 2025 by Rob Klein
Former Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Reserve Bank board member Elana Rubin have launched the Dor Foundation, a new initiative dedicated to combating rising antisemitism and promoting social cohesion in Australia. Read more
Moving Gazans out is ‘only viable plan’: Netanyahu
February 17, 2025 by Associated Press
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has signalled he is moving ahead with US President Donald Trump’s proposal to transfer the Palestinian population out of Gaza, calling it “the only viable plan to enable a different future” for the region. Read more
Home and away
February 16, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Three Israeli hostages return home as 369 Palestinians are freed from prison in exchange. Read more
A closer look at the Palestinian terrorists freed By Israel
February 16, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Israel has released 369 imprisoned Palestinian terrorists on Saturday in exchange for hostages Sasha Trufanov, Sagui Dekel-Chen and Yair Horn. Read more
White House officially sanctions ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan
February 14, 2025 by Izzy Salant - JNS
The U.S. Treasury Department officially sanctioned Karim Khan, chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, on Thursday. Read more
‘You spread hate’: full anti-Israeli video released
A longer video showing two nurses suggesting Israeli patients would be killed or refused care has emerged as police wait to receive a copy to consider charges. Read more
Hamas says it will release Israeli hostages as planned
Hamas says it intends to release three Israeli hostages as scheduled following mediation talks in Egypt. Read more
Nurses cop national ban over anti-Israel ‘kill’ rant
February 13, 2025 by J-Wire
Two nurses will be barred from working anywhere in Australia after allegedly threatening to kill Israeli patients in a video. Read more
ABC partners MHM in new Holocaust resource for students and teachers
February 13, 2025 by David Marlow
ABC Education and the Melbourne Holocaust Museum have partnered together to develop and launch a great new Holocaust education resource for all Australian students and teachers: Journeys of Hope. Read more
Dutton wants citizenship debate after anti-Israel video
February 13, 2025 by AAP
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has called for a “conversation” on citizenship rules after a video surfaced of nurses bragging they would kill Israeli patients. Read more
Ita Buttrose tried to expedite ABC host’s dismissal
February 13, 2025 by AAP
Ita Buttrose asked if a casual ABC radio host who shared a post on the Israel-Gaza war could be kicked off air despite a decision to keep her for all shifts. Read more
Nurses’ Israeli kill comments ‘a hate crime’: top cop
February 13, 2025 by AAP
Two nurses’ suggestions that Israeli patients would be killed or refused care is being viewed as a hate crime as investigators weigh up laying charges. Read more
Pro-Palestine rallies in Melbourne now a monthly event
February 13, 2025 by David Marlow
With crowd numbers levelling off at the weekly pro-Palestine rallies in Melbourne, the organisers are switching to monthly protests. Read more
Nurses devastated, Jews fearful after ‘vile’ video
February 13, 2025 by AAP
Emotional nurses have rallied against hate speech as Jewish leaders say some are wondering whether they need to hide their religion to get equitable healthcare. Read more
Jewish Board of Deputies president visits Bankstown Hospital
February 13, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies president, David Ossip, has visited Sydney’s Bankstown Hospital, from which two nurses participated in a social media video threatening an Israeli. Read more
Israel calls up reservists as Gaza ceasefire fears rise
February 12, 2025 by Reuters
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns “intense fighting” will resume in Gaza if Hamas does not return hostages by noon on Saturday. Read more
Grillings end in salvo by ABC host fired over Gaza post
The ABC has been put under the spotlight with various bosses grilled over why a fill-in radio host was dismissed after sharing a post on the Israel-Gaza war. Read more
Universities ‘toxic’ for Jewish students, inquiry finds
February 12, 2025 by AAP J-Wire
Universities have become toxic for Jewish students and staff, a parliamentary inquiry has found, releasing its findings early ahead of the the first semester. Read more
Oldest Israeli hostage declared dead
February 12, 2025 by Pesach Benson
The family of Shlomo Mansour, the oldest hostage in Gaza, has been notified that the 86-year-old had died in captivity. Read more
Israeli lawmakers push to restore ‘Judea and Samaria’ in government documents
February 12, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Legislation to identify the “West Bank” as “Judea and Samaria” in Israeli government documents faces its first vote in the Knesset plenum on Wednesday. Read more
‘A national crisis’: three million Israelis grapple with war-related mental trauma, inadequate care
February 12, 2025 by Sveta Listratov
An estimated three million Israelis are suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome, depression and anxiety after more than a year of war, but the nation’s mental health system is not adequately meeting public needs, according to a State Comptroller report released on Tuesday. Read more
