Gaza update
July 30, 2014 by J-Wire
Gaza updated. Read more
B’nai B’rith Anti-Defamation Commission and Jewish Community Council of Victoria condemn AJDS statement on Gaza conflict
July 29, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC) and the Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) have condemned in the strongest possible terms the statement dated 22 July 2014 appearing on the AJDS website. Read more
ZFA responds to politicians’ condemnation of Israel
July 29, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The Zionist Federation of Australia has reacted to a statement issued by Australian Federal and State politicians condemning Israel’s current action against Hamas. Read more
Antisemitism continues at third Sydney rally
July 29, 2014 by Julie Nathan
Anti-Israel protests continued for a third week in a row around Australia. On Sunday in Sydney, the scene was similar to the previous two weeks, albeit with a much smaller crowd. Read more
Board seeks apology from Fairfax
July 29, 2014 by Henry Benjamin
The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies has sought an apology from the Sydney Morning Herald for publishing a cartoon in last Saturday’s edition which they describe as being “crudely antisemitic”. Read more
…and Steve Solomon through to the semis
July 29, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Olympic finalist Steve Solomon has qualified for the semi-finals of the Men’s 400m at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Read more
Bronze for Amy
July 29, 2014 by Michelle Favero
Sydney Emanuel School alumnus, Amy Meyer (Class of 2009), has won a Bronze medal for Judo at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Read more
The CRC moves forward
July 29, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The CEO of the NSW Community Relations has thanked Vic Alhadeff for services rendered during his short term as Chair…Alhadeff resigned after a document defending Israel bearing his name was circulated to the Jewish community. Read more
Perth school wall trashed
July 29, 2014 by J-Wire
Anti-Semitic slogans have been daubed on a wall of Perth’s Jewish day school Carmel School. Read more
Thank you, Vic
July 28, 2014 by J-Wire
NSW Premier Mike Baird has thanked Vic Alhadeff who has resigned from the Chair of the Community Relations Commission following concerns about his role by members of the Muslim community. Read more
NAB chief head of mission to Israel
Despite the current unrest, the Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce has recently concluded another successful Trade Mission to Israel – 3rd for this year. Leading a senior group of 30 business executives including, Cameron Clyne, Group CEO at NAB and John Paitaridis, Managing Director at Optus Business. The week-long trip centred on Technology Innovation and Cyber Security introducing Australian businesses to the best that Israel has to offer. Read more
Hamas responsible for the deaths of 160 Palestinian child labourers in tunnel construction
July 28, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The Beirut, Ramallah and Washing based Institute for Palestinian Studies has reported the use of child labour in Hamas tunnel construction. Read more
New Zealander-born soldier killed in Gaza
July 28, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
A 21-yr-old New Zealander has been killed in a gunfight with Hamas in the Gaza strip. Read more
Regavim condemns NGOs for exploiting Bedouin tragedy in time of war
Regavim, a leading Israeli research-based legal advocacy organization, has condemned the efforts of NGOs* to further undermine Israeli law and solidify illegal Bedouin settlement by filing a suit against the State of Israel in the Supreme Court demanding immediate allocation of shelters to illegal Bedouin encampments in southern Israel. Read more
On Again
July 27, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon, this morning (Sunday, 27 July 2014), have ordered the IDF to resume operations against the Hamas terrorists who violated the humanitarian truce which the UN requested for the residents of Gaza.
Alhadeff resigns from CRC
July 27, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
CEO of The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies Vic Alhadeff has resigned from his position as Chair of the NSW Community Relations Commission.
Update from MFA
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem updates the current situation… Read more
Thank you, Australia
July 27, 2014 by Ahuva Bar-Lev
The JNF is continuing to offer children and families from the south a range of activities that provide a brief respite from the tense security situation. Watch the video… Read more
Newsflash: 12 hour truce
Media reports have flagged a 12-hour humanitarian truce between the IDF and Hamas scheduled to start at 2PM today AEST. Read more
What Netanyahu told his cabinet
July 25, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Israeli Prime Minister bejamin Netanyahu yesterday briefed his cabinet in Jerusalem… Read more
Israel’s Protection and Hamas’ Exploitation of Civilians in Operation Protective Edge
J-Wire publishes the official Israeli Government background to Operation Protective Edge following the United Nations Human Rights Council decision to establish an investigation in to the violation of human rights in Gaza. Read more
Farewell President Peres
July 25, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Shimon Peres has addressed the Knesset at the end of his presidency. Read more
Adult Learning for the Wondering Jew
July 24, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
As the alarming events in Israel continue to unfold, take the opportunity to get a deeper understanding of the issues by enroling in the Melton Scholars Course Beyond Borders: The History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict to enhance your understanding of the complex history of the State of Israel. Read more
Australian and Israeli flags set on fire in Melbourne
July 24, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
A group of pro-Palestinian students set fire to an Australian flag and Israeli flag outside the DFAT offices in Melbourne’s Lonsdale St yesterday leading to arrests. Read more
Israel under investigation
July 24, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
The United Nations Human Rights Council has established an independent, international commission of inquiry to investigate all violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Read more
New Principal for Kadimah
July 24, 2014 by Roz Tarszisz
Auckland’s Kadimah School has appointed Kerry Jenner as its new Principal. Read more
Anti-Semitism around the world
July 23, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Anti-Defamation Chairman Dr Dvir Abramovich has expressed ADC’s concern about rising levels of antisemitism around the world, a view backed up by the World Jewish congress. Read more
Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs update
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs praised the conclusions of the European Union Foreign Affairs Council (22 July) in regard to Operation Protective Edge. Read more
Facts and figures…Civilian assistance to Gaza
Facts and figures from the Israeli Ministry of Defense… Read more
UNRWA finds more rockets in a second school
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency has discovered yet again rockets hidden in a vacant school in the Gaza Strip. Read more
