Macquarie University probes academic’s extremist anti-Israel comments
Macquarie University has launched an investigation into Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah, a sociology academic, following a series of incendiary social media posts that have prompted widespread condemnation and made students feel unsafe. Read more
Antisemitic graffiti attack on home of former president of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies
December 31, 2024 by Rob Klein
When Lesli Berger, a former president of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, returned recently from a family vacation, he was horrified to find antisemitic graffiti defacing the back wall of his property in Sydney’s Bellevue Hill. Read more
Israel gives Houthis ‘final warning’ to stop attacks
December 31, 2024 by Reuters
Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations has issued what he called a final warning to Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militants to halt their missile attacks on Israel, saying they risked the same “miserable fate” as Hamas, Hezbollah and Syria’s Bashar al-Assad if they persisted. Read more
Israel uninvited
December 31, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israeli lawn bowlers have been uninvited to participate in next month’s World Indoor Championships in England. Read more
Archaeologists discover largest Hasmonean coin hoard in Israel
December 31, 2024 by Pesach Benson
An archaeological find has brought new light to the Hasmonean era, with researchers discovering a hoard of 160 coins over 1,900 years old during Chanukah, the University of Haifa announced. Read more
Israel blasts UN chief for comments on Yemen strikes
December 30, 2024 by JNS
Israel’s Foreign Ministry on Friday lambasted U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres for his criticism of IDF’s retaliatory airstrikes against Yemen’s Houthi terrorists. Read more
Former President Jimmy Carter, peace advocate, humanitarian and Israel critic, dead at 100
December 30, 2024 by Andrew Bernard - JNS
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter died “peacefully” at his home in Plains, Ga., surrounded by family on Sunday at the age of 100, the Carter Centre announced. Read more
Netanyahu in ‘good condition’ after surgery to remove prostate
December 30, 2024 by Jo Silver
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underwent successful surgery on Sunday night to remove his prostate, according to a statement from his office. Read more
Israeli hostages branded, sexually assaulted and starved
December 30, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Israel’s Health Ministry finalized a report detailing severe physical and psychological abuse suffered by hostages in Gaza, including children, who were released during a November 2023 temporary ceasefire. The report — the first comprehensive account of hostages’ experiences — will be submitted to the United Nations. Read more
A changing of the guard at the Triguboff Institute
December 30, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
As he approaches his 90th birthday, Efraim Halevy will retire as chairperson of the Triguboff Institute in Israel. Read more
Netanyahu trial delayed for medical procedure, Justice Minister acting Prime Minister
December 29, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s lawyers requested that this week’s testimony at his corruption trial be cancelled due to a medical procedure he is due to undergo on Sunday to remove an enlarged prostate. Read more
Gaza hostage deal ‘very, very close,’ White House says
December 29, 2024 by JNS
The Biden administration believes that a ceasefire agreement in Gaza is “very, very close,” despite a recent impasse in negotiations due to Hamas stalling tactics, White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said on Friday. Read more
IDF detains hundreds of terrorists at Hamas hospital base
December 29, 2024 by JNS
Security forces apprehended more than 240 terrorists in a targeted operation against a Hamas command centre in Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, the Israel Defence Forces and the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) said in a joint statement on Saturday. Read more
International Holocaust Survivors Night
December 29, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The 8th annual International Holocaust Survivors Night (IHSN) will be held globally – and virtually – on the fifth night of Chanukah, Sunday, December 29, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in New York. Read more
‘Military base disguised as a village’: IDF uncovers Hezbollah’s hidden arsenal amid fragile ceasefire
December 29, 2024 by Sveta Listratov
As the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah holds, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) keep uncovering a significant cache of weapons hidden within civilian infrastructure in southern Lebanon. Read more
Sydney’s Giant Menorah
December 29, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
For yet another year. Chabad Youth NSW’s Rabbi Elimelech Levy lit the iconic Giant Menorah in Martin Place, celebrating Chanukah in the City of 2024. Read more
Actress Mila Kunis lights the second Chanukah candle
December 27, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Noa Tishby joins actress Mila Kunis as she lights the second Chanukah candle.
Probe into harassment claims about Sara Netanyahu
December 27, 2024 by Associated Press
An investigation will probe claims Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s wife Sara harassed opponents and witnesses in her husband’s corruption trial. Read more
End of year speculation
December 27, 2024 by Michael Kuttner
The civil year of 2024 is drawing to a close. Read more
Israel reveals links between killed Gaza ‘journalists’ and Islamic Jihad
December 27, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Rebutting Palestinian claims that five journalists were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces released information on Thursday showing that the five were members of Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Read more
Israel confirms retaliatory airstrikes on Yemen
December 27, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Israel confirmed carrying out airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen on Thursday. Read more
Arab leaders urging Trump to replace Mahmoud Abbas
December 27, 2024 by Baruch Yedid - TPS
Arab leaders are urging President-elect Donald Trump to take measures to replace Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas amid the PA’s floundering effort to crack down on Jenin-area terror groups. Read more
Marwan Barghouti tops Palestinian polls for PA leadership as family lobbies for his release
December 26, 2024 by Pesach Benson
As the family of imprisoned Palestinian terror commander Marwan Barghouti lobbies for his release in a widely anticipated ceasefire, a Palestinian survey released found overwhelming support for him to succeed Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. Read more
A star-studded Chanukah
December 26, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Academy Award-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow joined Israeli actress and activist Noa Tishby to light the menorah for the first night of Chanukah, launching a surprise star-studded celebration of the festival. Read more
Hamas and Israel blame each other for ceasefire delay
December 26, 2024 by Reuters
Hamas and Israel have hit some more snags in efforts to conclude a ceasefire agreement. Read more
Israel’s strikes on Houthis spur renewed Yemeni offensive
December 26, 2024 by Baruch Yedid - TPS
The Yemeni Armed Forces of the internationally-recognized government launched an attack on Houthi rebels in the country’s southwestern Taiz region, likely influenced by Israeli airstrikes on the Iran-backed rebels and the collapse of Iran’s other regional proxies. Read more
Hamas refusing to hand over list of hostages to be released in deal
December 25, 2024 by AAP
Recent optimism surrounding the hostage negotiations between Israel and Hamas has given way to mounting frustration as Israeli officials reveal significant obstacles in their dealings with the terrorist group—specifically, Mohammed Sinwar. Read more
Neo-Nazi arrested following antisemitic protest in Melbourne
December 25, 2024 by David Marlow
The alleged leader a neo-Nazi protest on the steps of the Victorian state parliament on Friday evening has surrendered himself to Victoria Police. Read more
Herzog renews call for independent Oct 7 commission of inquiry
December 25, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Tuesday renewed calls for a state commission of inquiry into the events surrounding Hamas’s October 7 attacks. Read more
Israeli parliament extends state of emergency
December 25, 2024 by AAP
The Israeli parliament has extended the country’s state of emergency until the end of 2025. Read more







