Hamas hands over first seven hostages in Gaza ceasefire
October 13, 2025 by Associated Press
Hamas has handed over the first seven hostages to the Red Cross as part of the Gaza ceasefire. Read more
Who are the Israeli hostages to be released by Hamas?
October 13, 2025 by Reuters
Hamas is set to release hostages it has been holding in Gaza in exchange for almost 2000 Palestinian detainees and prisoners. Read more
Israel prepares to welcome the last living hostages
October 13, 2025 by Reuters
The release of Israeli hostages that have been held in Gaza for two years is imminent, with 20 survivors to be released together, followed by the handover of 28 others – 26 dead and two whose fate is unknown. Read more
A credit to the community
October 10, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Shadow Attorney General Julian Leeser and Labor MP Josh Burns have jointly won the coveted McKinnon Prize for 2024, McKinnon Political Leader of the year – federal. Read more
IDF move to the redeployment lines: pix and video
October 10, 2025 by J-Wire
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar recently held a briefing for Israeli ambassadors around the world on the implementation of Phase One of the Trump Gaza plan. Read more
Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire – special screenings ahead of JIFF
October 10, 2025 by J-Wire
This important recently-released documentary will screen in Melbourne and Sydney. Read more
Israel gears up to receive hostages, release Palestinian prisoners
October 10, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Israel’s health, justice, and security institutions began mobilising on Thursday for the long-awaited return of hostages held by Hamas and the parallel release of Palestinian prisoners. Read more
Focus turns to lasting peace as ceasefire deal hailed
October 10, 2025 by AAP
A ceasefire in the Middle East is a welcome breakthrough, Australia’s prime minister says, but the next steps to a lasting peace and recovery loom as tougher prospects. Read more
Sydney Uni Vice-Chancellor apologises after staffer’s antisemitic tirade
October 10, 2025 by Rob Klein
University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor Mark Scott has personally apologised to Jewish students and staff after a university employee was filmed shouting antisemitic abuse during a peaceful Sukkot celebration on campus.
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October 10, 2025 by J-Wire
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Australian Singing Competition crowns Sidra Nissen after moving rendition of Kaddish
September 30, 2025 by Rob Klein
When 23-year-old mezzo soprano Sidra Nissen walked on stage at The Concourse Concert Hall in Chatswood, she made a bold choice. In the finals of the 2025 IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition, she was the only singer not to perform exclusively operatic repertoire. Read more
Surveys show recognition of Palestine would reward extremism, not peace
September 19, 2025 by Rob Klein
Palestinian opinion surveys reveal that President Mahmoud Abbas’ recent pledges to disarm Hamas, reform governance, and end anti-peace messaging are almost certain to remain unfulfilled, according to a major new report from the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC).
German shop posts sign: No entry for Jews
A shop owner in Flensburg, northern Germany, has sparked outrage after hanging a sign in his store window reading “Jews are forbidden here.” Read more
Two Israelis killed at Jordan border crossing while coordinating Gaza aid
September 18, 2025 by Pesach Benson
A Jordanian terrorist killed two Israeli soldiers in a combined shooting and stabbing attack at Israel’s Allenby Crossing with the Hashemite Kingdom on Thursday afternoon, the Israel Defence Forces said. Read more
Joint Jewish statement: recognition of Palestine now rewards Hamas
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has joined Jewish leaders from Britain and Canada in warning that plans to recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations this month would reward Hamas and undermine peace.
Israeli population tops 10m but faces declining growth with more citizens leaving
September 18, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Israel’s population reached an estimated 10.15 million, but new data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) released on Wednesday highlighted a slowing growth rate and rising emigration as key demographic trends. Read more
Israel opens route out of Gaza City for 48 hours
September 18, 2025 by Reuters
An Israeli official says military operations are focused on getting civilians to leave Gaza City and that it will likely take months to capture. Read more
Israel cautions Europe as von der Leyen pushes partial sanction measures
September 17, 2025 by Pesach Benson
While the European Commission announced plans on Tuesday to impose new sanctions on Israel, Israeli President Isaac Herzog urged the European Union not to take steps that could cause lasting damage to bilateral ties. Read more
Israeli airstrikes and ground manoeuvres target Gaza City’s Hamas stronghold
September 17, 2025 by Ehud Amiton - TPS
Israel’s military said its air force struck some 50 targets in Gaza overnight, most in Gaza City, bringing the total to 140 targets in the past day. Read more
An old machzor becomes a new exhibit
September 17, 2025 by J-Wire News Service
In time for Rosh Hashanah, the National Library of Israel has announced that a rare, beautifully illuminated 15th-century Portuguese manuscript, once divided into three parts, has been reunited in Jerusalem. Read more
Australia urged to act after Israel genocide finding
September 17, 2025 by J-Wire
Australia is being urged to take action against Israel after its war in Gaza was branded an act of genocide against Palestinians. Read more
Gaza report reignites debate over UN Commission’s credibility
September 17, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Israel sharply rejected a new United Nations report accusing it of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, calling the findings “distorted and false” and dismissing the authors as “Hamas proxies” on Tuesday. Read more
‘Free Palestine,’ says Jewish actress during Emmy Award acceptance speech
September 16, 2025 by JNS
Jewish actress Hannah Einbinder ended her acceptance speech at the Emmy Awards ceremony on Sunday with a criticism of Israel, stating it was her “obligation” to do so. Read more
Israel launches ground offensive in Gaza City, Hamas’ last stronghold
September 16, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Israel confirmed launching its long-anticipated ground offensive in Gaza City, Hamas’s last stronghold, today (Tuesday). Read more
NZ Government maintains caution on Palestinian recognition ahead of UN leaders’ week
September 16, 2025 by Greg Bouwer
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has reaffirmed that New Zealand’s government has not made a final decision on recognising a “Palestinian state,” maintaining that the issue will be addressed during the United Nations Leaders’ Week in New York next week. Read more
Spanish PM calls for Israel ban after chaos at cycling
September 16, 2025 by Associated Press
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called for Israel to be banned from sports events, while Norway is donating money from a football match to support Gaza. Read more
Major charge dropped for nurse in anti-Israel video
September 16, 2025 by AAP
A nurse sacked over her alleged inflammatory rhetoric is no longer accused of threatening to kill Israeli patients after prosecutors dropped a charge.
Ervin Vidor remembered as builder of cities, family and faith
September 15, 2025 by Rob Klein
Ervin Hugo Vidor AM, a Holocaust survivor who arrived in Australia as a teenage refugee and went on to co-found one of the nation’s leading property and hotel businesses, has died in Sydney on 11 September aged 92.
Victorian multicultural review
September 15, 2025 by David Marlow
The Victorian Government has announced its response to the Victorian Multicultural Review. Read more
Yoaz Hendel: Those who refuse to serve should lose the right to vote
Former Israeli minister Yoaz Hendel has declared that Israelis who do not serve in the army or national service should lose the right to vote or to stand for the Knesset.
