Israeli Army boosts presence in Judea and Samaria ahead of prisoner release
January 19, 2025 by TPS-IL
The Israeli military is reinforcing forces in Judea and Samaria ahead of the release of hundreds of Palestinian terrorists due to begin today. Read more
Otzma Yehudit ministers resign from Israeli government, Smotrich to stay
January 19, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir and other ministers from his party will resign from the government in protest against the ceasefire agreement, Ben-Gvir announced on Saturday night. Read more
A closer look at the Palestinian prisoners due to be released
January 19, 2025 by Pesach Benson
The first phase of a ceasefire agreement that goes into effect on Sunday will see 33 Israeli hostages freed in exchange for hundreds of imprisoned Palestinian terrorists. Read more
Hamas has not provided names of hostages to be released on Sunday
January 19, 2025 by Pesach Benson
With a ceasefire due to begin on Sunday morning, Hamas has not provided Israel with a list of the first three hostages set to be released in the afternoon. Read more
Albanese hopeful of Middle East ceasefire holding
January 19, 2025 by J-Wire
The prime minister says communities around the world want a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to stay in place, as states look to strengthen hate speech laws. Read more
Gaza ceasefire as hostage release poised to begin
January 19, 2025 by Reuters
Israeli forces have started withdrawing from areas in Gaza’s Rafah to the Philadelphi corridor along the border between Egypt and Gaza, pro-Hamas media reports. Read more
List of 33 hostages to be freed first is released, youngest turns 2 on Saturday
January 18, 2025 by Pesach Benson
A list of the 33 hostages due to be freed in the first stage of a ceasefire was released on Friday morning as Israel’s Security Cabinet met to discuss the ceasefire. Read more
Israeli security cabinet approves ceasefire deal
January 18, 2025 by Reuters
A Gaza Strip ceasefire deal is still conditional on an approval from Israel’s full cabinet after it was backed by the country’s security cabinet. Read more
UN announces new plan to counter surge in antisemitism
January 18, 2025 by Associated Press
The United Nations has announced new actions to counter a surge in antisemitism, including encouraging governments to enforce laws against hate crimes. Read more
Israeli Health Ministry publishes medical protocols for returning hostages
January 17, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Israel’s Health Ministry on Thursday released a detailed medical protocol for receiving hostages freed from Hamas captivity as the ceasefire agreement itself remained uncertain. Read more
Calls for political unity after antisemitic attack
January 17, 2025 by AAP
An independent MP has urged Anthony Albanese to call a national cabinet meeting after the former home of a prominent Jewish community leader was attacked. Read more
Ben-Gvir threatens to quit over Gaza deal
January 17, 2025 by Reuters
Israel’s hardline National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir says he will resign from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government if it ratifies a ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip, which he has strongly opposed. Read more
Hostages deal agreed
January 17, 2025 by J-Wire News Service
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been updated by the negotiating team that agreements have been reached on a deal for the release of the hostages. Read more
Antisemitic attack in Dover Heights: Former home of Jewish leader targeted
The Dover Heights home targeted in an antisemitic attack early Friday morning was previously owned by Alex Ryvchin, a prominent Jewish leader and co-chief executive of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry. Read more
New details of ceasefire agreement emerge
January 16, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of backtracking on the ceasefire agreement and is refusing to convene the Cabinet to discuss it on Thursday morning. Read more
Cabinet meeting on ceasefire likely delayed as negotiatiors finalise prisoner list
January 16, 2025 by TPS-IL
This morning’s Israeli Cabinet meeting to discuss the ceasefire agreement, is expected to be delayed until at least late afternoon. Read more
Albanese rules out recognition of Palestinian state before election
January 16, 2025 by Rob Klein
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has ruled out formally recognizing a Palestinian state before Australia’s federal election in May, asserting that such a move would require significant reform within Palestinian governance and the exclusion of Hamas from any future leadership. Read more
Nazi symbol accused on parole when chemist wall defaced
January 16, 2025 by AAP
A man accused of painting a Nazi symbol on a chemist’s wall had been on parole after being jailed for assault, a magistrate has been told. Read more
Task force charges first man in antisemitism crackdown
A man accused of making death threats against members of the Jewish community is the first person to be charged by a special federal antisemitism task force. Read more
Survey finds 1 In 5 Australians hold significant antisemitic views
January 16, 2025 by Rob Klein
The Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) latest Global Index of Antisemitism reveals an alarming rise in antisemitic attitudes worldwide, with nearly half of all adults—an estimated 2.2 billion people—holding significant antisemitic beliefs. The 2025 survey, the most comprehensive of its kind, highlights that younger people are more likely to discriminate against Jews, underscoring the urgency of education and awareness initiatives. Read more
The ceasefire agreement: what’s known
January 16, 2025 by Pesach Benson
The release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza is expected to begin this Sunday, marking the end of what will be 470 days of captivity. Read more
Israeli hospitals on standby to receive hostages
January 16, 2025 by Sveta Listratov
Israel’s healthcare system is preparing to receive hostages expected to return from Gaza as part of the ceasefire deal. Read more
Calls to consider jail time as antisemitism grows
January 15, 2025 by AAP
As Australia deals with antisemitic incidents, a specially appointed envoy says all leaders must unite to address the seriousness of the situation. Read more
Jewish Australians hopeful of imminent hostage release
January 15, 2025 by AAP
A ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel in Gaza securing the return of hostages is reportedly close to being sealed, prompting hope in Australia. Read more
Itamar Ben-Gvir sparks uproar after saying he foiled hostage deals
January 15, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir sparked an uproar in Israel after tweeting on Tuesday that he foiled several hostage-ceasefire deals during the past year. Read more
Top level group planning combatting antisemitism
January 15, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has held a meeting with the acting premier of New South Wales, the premier of Victoria and the Australian Federal Police Commissioner to address the rising incidents of antisemitism in Australia. Read more
I survived Auschwitz
January 14, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany has launched “I Survived Auschwitz: Remember This”, a new digital campaign featuring Holocaust survivors. Read more
Four charged as investigations continue into Bondi fires
January 14, 2025 by Rob Klein
Police have charged four men in connection with a series of suspicious fires in Bondi last year, including a blaze at the iconic Lewis’ Continental Kitchen, a kosher takeaway and catering business. Read more
Attorney-General’s push for peace during Israel visit
January 14, 2025 by AAP J-Wire
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus will travel to Israel for talks with senior officials, reiterating calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East. Read more
‘Ignorant’ man convicted over trans rally Nazi salute
A man has been convicted and fined after telling a magistrate he was remorseful after performing a Nazi salute and disrupting a transgender support march. Read more
