Israeli cardiologists warn of sharp rise of ‘broken heart’ syndrome during war
December 12, 2024 by Anna Epshtein
Israeli doctors warned of a wartime surge in “broken heart syndrome” at an international gathering of cardiologists in Tel Aviv on Tuesday. Read more
12-year-old dies of bus shooting injuries
December 12, 2024 by Pesach Benson
A 12-year-old boy injured in a Wednesday night Palestinian shooting attack died, doctors at the Hadassah-Ein Kerem Medical Center said on Thursday morning. Read more
New Zealand overturns ban on US conservative firebrand
A New Zealand immigration official has overturned a ban on the US conservative political commentator Candace Owens entering the country, citing “the importance of free speech,” a spokesperson says. Read more
Push to strengthen hate crime laws and tackle threats
December 12, 2024 by AAP
The government should make it an offence to threaten marginalised Australians and set up a national database to help combat hate crimes, a committee recommends. Read more
Two Mount Scopus students achieve ATAR score of 99.90
December 12, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
Mount Scopus graduating class’s efforts have gained praise from principal Dan Sztrajt. Read more
Warnings people could die, as hate speech intensifies
December 12, 2024 by AAP
A lack of action on antisemitism may result in people being killed, leaders are warning, as community groups criticise authorities for not acting fast enough. Read more
Australia backs Gaza ceasefire amid humanitarian crisis
December 12, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
Australia supported a ceasefire in Gaza and joined calls for the reversal of Israeli laws banning a Palestinian aid agency from operating at the United Nations. Read more
Anthony Albanese announces $8.5m for the Sydney Jewish Museum
December 11, 2024 by Henry Benjamin
The Albanes Government will gift $8.5 million to the cost of rebuilding the Sydney Jewish Museum. Read more
Car burned after graffiti sprayed to ‘strike fear’
December 11, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
Graffiti scrawled in the midst of a Jewish community area wasn’t a random act of vandalism as leaders condemn the latest anti-Semitic hate crime as “abhorrent”. Read more
Trump envoy: ‘He wants the hostages, and he will get them’
December 10, 2024 by JNS
Adam Boehler, Donald Trump’s special envoy for hostage affairs, revealed to Israel Hayom this week that diplomatic efforts have intensified to secure a Gaza ceasefire deal before Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, with Qatari mediators re-engaging in negotiations. Read more
Plans for Montefiore to buy Masada oval
December 10, 2024 by J-Wire
A Heads of Agreement for the sale of the Masada College oval to Montefiore has been signed in Sydney. Read more
Man charged following threat to Melbourne’s Beth Weizmann
December 10, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A man has been arrested in Queensland following a serious threat against Melbourne’s community centre Beth Weizmann over the weekend. Read more
Mount Scopus makes move on Caulfield
December 10, 2024 by David Marlow
Mount Scopus Memorial College has announced that it has reached agreement to purchase seven hectares of land on the western side of Caulfield Racecourse from Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) for $195 million. Read more
Israel vows to destroy Syria’s heavy strategic weaponry
December 10, 2024 by Reuters
Israel says it will move to stop rebel groups from seizing advanced weaponry in Syria amid concerns about “extremist” access to the country’s chemical arsenal. Read more
Restaurateur who held up anti-Israel sign ‘no neo-Nazi’
December 10, 2024 by AAP
A high-profile restaurateur who held up a Nazi swastika at a pro-Palestinian rally has avoided conviction after a magistrate accepted he was deeply remorseful. Read more
‘Cheap and late’: PM heckled at firebombed synagogue
Hecklers have called Prime Minister Anthony Albanese “cheap and late” during his visit to a synagogue destroyed in a suspected terrorist firebombing, as he promised support for its rebuild.
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Australia travel warning for Jews across the world
December 10, 2024 by AAP
Jews or Israelis considering travelling to Australia are being told to “exercise extreme caution” after the arson on the Adass Israel synagogue was declared a likely terrorist attack. Read more
‘Time for action’ as cops hunt synagogue fire suspects
December 10, 2024 by AAP
Police enforcement and prosecutions against anti-Semitic acts need to improve, Australia’s special envoy says as she calls for concrete action. Read more
Netanyahu: Victory is ‘becoming a reality’
December 10, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the army’s achievements, saying that victory “is becoming a reality” during a Monday night press conference. Read more
Antisemitism crackdown launched after synagogue fire
Police will gain extra powers to tackle antisemitism after a trio of arson attacks on Jewish targets raised fears from the community. Read more
Dutton/Paterson: Enough is enough
December 9, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and Shadow Minister for Home Affairs Senator James Paterson are calling for stronger action in combating antisemitism and have announced new policies to achieve this. Read more
On Shabbat, the prime minister went to shul
December 9, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was in Perth when the Adass Israel synagogue was firebombed in Melbourne. Read more
Adass fire declared likely terrorism
December 9, 2024 by AAP
An arson on a prominent synagogue is likely a terror attack, police have declared, as governments look to increase protections for worshippers.
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Charred remains inside synagogue laid bare
December 9, 2024 by AAP
Images released by the Adass Israel Synagogue community to AAP reveal the damage done to books and other essential papers following last week’s firebombing. Read more
Crisis point – ECAJ calls for action
December 9, 2024 by Henry Benjamin
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has written to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calling for action rather than words. Read more
Breaking: Israel deploys forces in Syria buffer zone
December 8, 2024 by TPS-IL
Following the fall of the Syrian Assad Regime, Lt.-Col. Avichay Adraee, the Israel Defence Forces’ Arabic Language Spokesperson, has announced the deployment of forces to Israel’s buffer zone with Syria. Read more
Where the $32m will go
December 8, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The federal government has pledged $32.5 million to te Jewish community (https://www.jwire.com.au/pm-personally-believes-synagogue-attack-was-terrorism/). How it will be spent. Read more
Netanyahu blames Labor over synagogue fire
December 8, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned the Melbourne synagogue attack on social media, blaming the Australian Labor government’s “extreme anti-Israeli position”. Read more
Attacks prompt more protections for places of worship
December 8, 2024 by AAP
A spate of attacks and protests at places of worship across the country has prompted Australia’s most populous state to consider new laws to better protect religious freedoms. Read more
PM personally believes synagogue attack was terrorism
A synagogue incident has been called a ‘terrorist attack’ by some, and while the prime minister personally agrees, an official determination has not been made. Read more







