Last warning’: Trump issues Hamas hostage ultimatum
March 6, 2025 by Associated Press
US President Donald Trump has asked Hamas militants to immediately release all hostages held in Gaza in what he called his “last warning” to them. Read more
Backlog helps accused anti-Israel vandal get bail
March 6, 2025 by AAP
One of the men allegedly behind a graffiti spree targeting the Jewish community has been granted bail in part due to a court backlog. Read more
Israel: Hamas has ‘a few days’ to agree to extended truce
March 5, 2025 by JNS
The Hamas terror organization only has “a few days” to agree to a U.S.-proposed ceasefire extension, an Israeli government spokesman confirmed on Tuesday. Read more
Israeli army restricts soldiers’ social media use after deadly base attack
March 5, 2025 by Pesach Benson
The Israel Defence Forces is moving to tighten restrictions on soldiers’ social media use after an internal probe revealed that Hamas exploited online posts to map out Nahal Oz base before its October 7 attack. Read more
Second nurse charged over viral ‘kill Israelis’ video
March 5, 2025 by AAP
A second nurse has been charged over an allegedly threatening video in which he and a co-worker talked about refusing to treat and instead killing Israeli patients. Read more
JBOD condemns mosque threat
March 4, 2025 by AAP J-Wire
A major police investigation is underway into a social media threat against a recently opened western Sydney mosque alluding to a terrorist attack. Read more
‘Laid to rest in a grave dug by the Prime Minister’
March 4, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Israeli-Danish hostage Itzik Elgarat, who was murdered while in Hamas captivity, was buried in Kibbutz Nir Oz on Monday following a stormy funeral with eulogies bitterly critical of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Read more
Netanyahu rejects ‘politically biased’ commission of inquiry as bereaved families scuffle with Knesset guards
March 4, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Pressed by lawmakers to explain why no state commission of inquiry has been established into the failures of October 7 after 17 months Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday he opposed a “politically biased” panel. Read more
Claims Conference salutes Rose Girone
March 4, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Polish-born Rose Girone has passed away in New York at 113, the world’s oldest Holocaust survivor. Read more
Knesset gives government control of judicial ombudsman in victory for legal overhaul
March 4, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Israel’s governing coalition scored a victory in its judicial overhaul initiative when the Knesset approved legislation giving the government control over the ombudsman of judges on Tuesday morning. Read more
Heroism and resilience: Noam and Gali Tibon’s rescue mission amidst the Oct 7 attack
March 4, 2025 by Rob Klein
At 6:30 in the morning of October 7, 2023, Noam and Gali Tibon were enjoying a peaceful swim from a beach in Tel Aviv when the sound of sirens pierced the air. Read more
One killed, four injured in Haifa stabbing attack
March 3, 2025 by TPS-IL
An Israeli man was killed and four others injured in a stabbing attack at a Haifa mall on Monday morning. Read more
Adrien Brody wins second Oscar, calls out antisemitism and hate in powerful speech
March 3, 2025 by Rob Klein
Adrien Brody made history Sunday night by securing his second Academy Award for Best Actor, this time for his role in The Brutalist. Read more
October 7 was one of the “greatest failures”: internal IDF investigation
March 3, 2025 by TPS-IL
“The Israel Defence Forces failed to protect Israeli citizens. The Gaza Division was overrun in the early hours of the war as terrorists took control and carried out massacres in the communities and roads of the area,” was the general conclusion. Read more
Israel suspends Gaza aid deliveries after Hamas rejects US proposal
March 3, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Israel suspended deliveries of humanitarian aid to Gaza and closed all of its crossings on Sunday amid Hamas’s refusal to accept a US outline for continued ceasefire talks, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced on Sunday morning. Read more
Israeli army to share its Oct 7 probes with State Comptroller
March 3, 2025 by Pesach Benson
The Israel Defence Forces said it would present State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman with its internal investigations into the military’s failures of October 7 and in the time leading up to Hamas’s attack. Read more
Dayenu celebrates 25 years of pride, inclusion, and community at Sydney Mardi Gras
March 3, 2025 by Rob Klein
In marking its 25th anniversary, Dayenu took to the streets once again, proudly marching in the Sydney Mardi Gras Parade, a celebration of pride, diversity, and unity. Read more
‘A wonderful man with a heart of gold’: oldest hostage Shlomo Mansour laid to rest
March 3, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Thousands of Israelis gathered at Kibbutz Kissufim to pay their last respects to Shlomo Mansour, who at 85 was the oldest hostage from Hamas’s October 7 attacks. Read more
UIA Women’s Division presents: Women of Impact – Nurturing Our Nation
February 28, 2025 by J-Wire News Service
This year UIA Women’s Division’s theme, ‘Nurturing Our Nation: Women of Impact:’ will spotlight the extraordinary stories of female icons who have proudly stood up for the People of Israel and whose advocacy has made an everlasting impact. Read more
‘Viable’ case against accused anti-Israel vandal
February 28, 2025 by AAP
A young man accused of being complicit in an anti-Israel graffiti attack only held a light while his accomplice sprayed hateful slogans, a court has heard. Read more
Host ‘relieved’ of work, not fired after Gaza post: ABC
February 28, 2025 by AAP
A pro-Palestine presenter taken off air after a barrage of complaints was not fired but instead “relieved of any obligation to perform any further work”, ABC lawyers have argued in court. Read more
Three of the hostages were murdered in Gaza, Netanyahu confirms
February 27, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Israeli officials have notified the families of Ohad Yahalomi, Tzahi Idan and Itzik Elgarat that their loved ones were murdered in captivity, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Thursday. Read more
Shalom Collective announces new Australian Jewish Writer Awards
The Shalom Collective Australian Jewish Writer Awards will return in 2025, with an expanded program that introduces two new prizes alongside existing awards. Read more
Knesset sessions halted as Israel mourns Bibas family
February 27, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Lawmakers in Israel’s Knesset observed moments of silence across multiple committees on Wednesday ahead of the funeral of Shiri Bibas and her sons, Kfir, and Ariel. Read more
‘I’m sorry I couldn’t protect you’: Yarden Bibas says farewell to his murdered family
February 27, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Israelis carrying blue and white flags, orange balloons, and signs of all colours lined streets and packed a Tel Aviv square on Wednesday to say farewell to Shiri Bibas and her two sons, who became symbols of Hamas brutality. Read more
Hamas hands over dead hostages, Palestinians exit jail
An Israeli security official says Hamas has handed to the Red Cross the bodies of four Israelis who were held hostage in Gaza. Read more
‘Hostile’ ABC partisan on Gaza conflict views: lawyer
February 27, 2025 by AAP
The ABC has been accused of being hostile and partisan by calling a casual radio host an activist for sharing her views on the conflict in Gaza. Read more
L’Chaim to Life
February 27, 2025 by Features Desk
New definition to help combat antisemitism on campuses
Australia’s universities have taken a major step in addressing antisemitism, with more than 30 institutions formally adopting a comprehensive definition designed to protect Jewish students and staff from discrimination, harassment, and vilification.
Celebratory re-birth of Keshet Eilon
February 26, 2025 by Anne Sarzin
The future of an internationally renowned Israeli music centre close to the Lebanese border, Keshet Eilon, was the focus of a star-spangled evening of music featuring a cast of brilliant artists. Read more
