Jordan’s king resists Trump pressure over Gaza plan
Jordan’s King Abdullah has restated his country’s opposition to Donald Trump’s plan for the US to take over the Gaza Strip, as the president pressed him to take in Palestinians who would be permanently displaced. Read more
“They will never work in NSW hospitals again”: Nurses suspended for anti-Israel remarks
Two NSW Health nurses have been suspended and are under police investigation after appearing in a social media video where they stated they would refuse to treat Israeli patients, threatened to kill them, and implied they had already done so. Read more
City of Sydney’s BDS push: a divisive distraction in a time of crisis
The City of Sydney’s controversial Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS)-linked motion is set to come before the full council on February 17, 2025, following a delayed committee vote that has only deepened community divisions. Read more
Hostage’s mother breaks down on TV describing son’s condition in captivity
February 11, 2025 by J-Wire
Idit Ohel, mother of Hamas hostage Alon Ohel, 24, gave an emotional interview to Israel’s Channel 12 News on Sunday after learning details of her son’s captivity, including that he is practically starved and in chains. Read more
‘Fantasy’: Ita Buttrose denies pushing host’s sacking
February 11, 2025 by AAP
The ABC’s former chair has said a radio host fired for sharing a post on the Gaza conflict was an ‘”activist” who should not have been hired in the first place. Read more
Roger Waters claimed journalist ‘cheerleading genocide’
Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters is facing legal action after describing a documentary maker as “cheerleading the genocide of the Palestinian people” in Gaza, Britain’s High Court was told. Read more
Curbing ‘intolerance crisis’ could hit protest, speech
February 11, 2025 by AAP J-Wire
Stronger penalties and boosted police powers to ensure people can practice their beliefs in safety could lead to over-policing of protests, faith leaders warn. Read more
Ceasefire should be cancelled over Hamas delay: Trump
February 11, 2025 by Reuters
The US president Donald Trump has stepped up pressure on Hamas after the militant group said it was delaying the release of hostages. Read more
Hamas delays hostages release
A Hamas spokesman says the group will delay the next hostage release, accusing Israel of violating a ceasefire agreement. Read more
Teenager avoids criminal conviction over antisemitic vandalism at MP’s office
February 10, 2025 by Rob Klein
A 17-year-old boy, charged with causing over $100,000 in damage to the electorate office of Jewish Labor MP Josh Burns, has avoided a criminal conviction after completing a court-ordered diversion program. Read more
Israeli president blasts BBC’s Israel-Hamas equivalence
February 10, 2025 by JNS
Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Sunday criticized the BBC for what he said was its false equivalence between the treatment of convicted Hamas terrorists by Israel and innocent Israeli hostages abducted into Gaza. Read more
Netanyahu: Gaza return to be conditioned on deradicalization
February 10, 2025 by Joshua Marks - JNS
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday night that returning Gazans must “disavow terrorism” as part of U.S. President Trump’s temporary resettlement plan for the war-torn coastal enclave. Read more
StandWithUs Australia expands campus advocacy
StandWithUs Australia is strengthening its impact on university campuses by selecting its second cohort of Emerson Fellows and adding two dedicated Campus Coordinators. Read more
ABC host labelled anti-Semite in wave of complaints
February 10, 2025 by AAP
A torrent of complaints about ABC host Antoinette Lattouf accused the fill-in presenter of anti-Semitism and turning the broadcaster into a Hamas mouthpiece. Read more
Trump might lose patience with ceasefire over hostages
Donald Trump has compared the appearance of the recently released hostages to Holocaust survivors, saying he’s losing patience with the ceasefire deal. Read more
A closer look at the terrorists released from Israeli prisons
February 9, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Israel released 183 imprisoned Palestinian terrorists on Saturday in exchange for hostages Or Levy, Eli Sharabi, and Ohad Ben Ami. Read more
Grief amid joy as three gaunt Israeli hostages released
February 9, 2025 by Associated Press
The release of three Israeli civilians from captivity by Hamas was bittersweet for families who were horrified by the pale, emaciated figures they saw on TV. Read more
Three emaciated Israeli hostages released in exchange
February 9, 2025 by Associated Press
The frail condition of three Israeli hostages, revealed as Hamas militants forced them to speak during a handover ceremony, has sparked outrage in Israel. Read more
“This is what a crime against humanity looks like”
February 8, 2025 by TPS-IL
Israel has conveyed a message to mediating parties regarding the disturbing condition of the released hostages, stating “Following the severe condition of the three hostages and Hamas’ repeated violations, Prime Minister Netanyahu has directed not to let this pass and to take appropriate action.” Read more
Three hostages back in Israel after 491 days
February 8, 2025 by TPS-IL
Israeli hostages Ohad Ben Ami, Eli Sharabi and Or Levi were returned to Israel on Saturday after 491 days in captivity, the Israel Defence Forces said. Read more
Sydney mayors unite against antisemitism: City of Sydney declines invitation
A rare bipartisan and cross-faith mayoral meeting held at Bondi Pavilion, brought together 20 mayors from across Sydney to take a united stand against the rising tide of antisemitism and other religious and racial hate crimes. Read more
Trump says Israel would hand over Gaza after fighting
US President Donald Trump’s plan to take over the Gaza Strip and turn it into “the Riviera of the Middle East” without soldiers has had a mixed reception. Read more
ABC exec ‘didn’t like’ Buttrose comments on axed journo
February 7, 2025 by AAP
The ABC executive who took journalist Antoinette Lattouf off air says he was “between a rock and a hard place” after network chair Ita Buttrose became involved. Read more
Trump imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court
February 7, 2025 by J-Wire
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to sanction the International Criminal Court for actions against the US and its allies such as Israel. Read more
Nazi flag allegedly waved at pub after new laws pass
February 7, 2025 by AAP
Two men face jail time over a swastika flag allegedly waved in a pub a stone’s throw from a Jewish museum. Read more
Antisemitic graffiti on a NZ Jewish school
February 7, 2025 by Greg Bouwer
A Jewish school in Auckland should not have been subjected to hateful graffiti connected to the conflict in Gaza, according to the New Zealand Jewish Council (NZJC). Read more
Israeli army to prepare plan allowing Gazans to voluntarily leave Strip
February 6, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz instructed the military to prepare a plan allowing Gazans to leave the enclave voluntarily, he announced on Thursday. Read more
Netanyahu offers support for Trump’s plan for Gaza
February 6, 2025 by Reuters
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says there is nothing wrong in Donald Trump’s idea to displace Palestinians from Gaza after the US president’s proposal was widely criticised internationally. Read more
ABC’s integrity on the line in Gaza advocate case
February 6, 2025 by AAP
The ABC’s integrity will be affected by the outcome of a lawsuit by a radio host dismissed over a post on the Gaza conflict, the broadcaster’s boss has said. Read more
Alleged synagogue arsonists targeted by fellow inmates
February 6, 2025 by AAP
Two men with extensive criminal histories have been denied bail over an attack on a synagogue which police allege was motivated by hate. Read more
