Hamas scrambles for ceasefire as Israel mulls cutting off northern Gaza aid

Hamas’s new willingness to negotiate a ceasefire stems from its fear of a plan being considered by Israeli leaders to isolate northern Gaza from humanitarian aid and starve the terror group, and not necessarily because of the death of Yahya Sinwar in mid-October. Read more

Israeli laser defense set for 2025 deployment after $815 million expansion

An Israeli laser-based air defence system under development is expected to become operational in mid-2025, the Israeli Defence Ministry said on Monday as it announced the signing of a 2 billion-shekel (A$815 million) order to expand its production. Read more

ECAJ taking Islamic preacher to court

Proceedings have been commenced in the Federal Court of Australia against a self-described Islamic preacher, Wissam Haddad (aka Abu Ousayd), and a religious centre, Al Madina Dawah Centre Incorporated, located in western Sydney following speeches allegedly made at the centre late last year, recordings of which have been uploaded online. Read more

Australia denies visa to right wing commentator Candace Owens

Australia has denied a visa for controversial American commentator Candace Owens, with Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke citing her “capacity to incite discord.” Read more

‘We have not broken’: Israel marks anniversary of October 7 attacks

Israeli leaders stressed national unity, strength and resilience as the country marked the anniversary of the October 7 attacks on Sunday. Read more

At Least six killed, dozens injured as truck strikes bus in Tel Aviv Area

At least six people were killed and dozens injured when a truck struck a bus in the area of Glilot north of Tel Aviv on Sunday morning, with numerous victims still trapped beneath the truck. Read more

Harris owes Holocaust victims an apology for comparing Trump to Hitler, survivor says

Jerry Wartski, 94, lifts up the sleeve of his purple shirt revealing the number that the Nazis tattooed on him, as he tell the camera, “I know more about Hitler than Kamala will ever know in 1,000 lifetimes.” Read more

Fraser Beath McEwing 1938-2024

J-Wire has lost one of its closest friends with the passing of music reviewer Fraser Beath McEwing who passed away overnight at the age of 86. Read more

Israel hits Iran’s missile fuel-mixing facilities

In a major blow to Iran’s ability to mass-produce missiles, Israeli airstrikes have hit buildings in Iran where solid fuel for ballistic missiles is mixed. Read more

‘Grave Mistake’ or ‘Good Beginning’? Israeli politicians on scope of attack on Iran

The Israeli attack on Iran has drawn both criticism and applause at home from across the political spectrum. Read more

Magistrate makes example of trio over Nazi salutes

A magistrate has stressed the need for general deterrence in sentencing three men who performed Nazi salutes outside the Sydney Jewish Museum.
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Israeli army links Al-Jazeera reporters to Hamas, captured documents reveal

Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad documents seized by Israeli soldiers in Gaza confirm that six active Al-Jazeera journalists are members of those terror groups, the Israel Defense Forces said on Wednesday. Read more

‘Israeli swastika’: restaurant boss’s claim over symbol

A restaurateur who pleaded guilty to displaying a Nazi symbol at a pro-Palestinian rally, initially told police it was an “Israeli swastika”. Read more

Al Yazbek removed from Nomad management

Rebecca Yazbek, co-owner of the NOMAD Group of restaurants, today announced the removal of her husband and business partner, Al Yazbek, from the company’s management.
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‘Friendly and productive’ 2.5 hour meeting with Blinken in Jerusalem, Netanyahu says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in Jerusalem with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday afternoon, according to U.S. and Israeli readouts. Read more

Teen to fight charge of displaying Hezbollah flag

A 19-year-old woman plans to fight a charge that she displayed a terrorist organisation symbol by flying a Hezbollah flag at a protest. Read more

Israel hammers Radwan force command centres in Tyre

The Israeli Air Force struck approximately ten command and control centres belonging to various Hezbollah military units, including command centres of the elite Radwan Force, the Israel Defense Forces confirmed on Tuesday. Read more

Iranian-led olim espionage ring uncovered in Israel

Seven Israeli Jews, including two minors aged 16 and 17, as well as a father and son, have been in custody since September on suspicion of serious espionage for Iran in exchange for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Read more

Blinken set to visit Israel for 11th time since Oct. 7

During a trip to the Middle East, including Israel, this week, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will “discuss the importance of bringing the war in Gaza to an end, securing the release of all hostages and alleviating the suffering of the Palestinian people,” the U.S. State Department said. Read more

Israel strikes 230 Lebanon, Gaza targets; Hezbollah launches morning barrage

Israeli aircraft struck 230 Hezbollah and Hamas targets in Lebanon and Gaza in the past 24 hours, the Israel Defence Forces said on Tuesday morning as Hezbollah fired a new barrage of missiles at Israel. Read more

Federal coalition pledges $8.5m for Sydney Jewish Museum expansion

The Federal Coalition has announced an $8.5 million commitment to fund the expansion of the Sydney Jewish Museum, matching the $8.5 million already pledged by the NSW state government. Read more

‘UNIFIL cannot be part of the solution’ after report Hezbollah bribed peacekeepers

Following a report that Hezbollah bribed UNIFIL peacekeepers to use their positions in southern Lebanon and took control of their security cameras along the border, an analyst said the monitors “cannot be part of the solution.” Read more

Why strikes on Hezbollah’s ‘bank’ network could cripple the terror group

Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah’s network of unofficial banks used to both raise and launder money could financially cripple the Iran-backed terror group. Read more

Suicide a ‘delayed trauma response,’ experts warn after Oct 7 survivor takes her life

Although the first months after the October 7 attacks saw fewer suicide-related calls to Israel’s national emergency line, the number of suicide cases may increase as the war continues, Israeli researchers warned on Monday. Read more

US to boost Israeli air defences with $5.2 billion in aid

Officials from Israel’s Defence Ministry and the US Department of Defense completed an exchange of letters that initiated the implementation of $5.2 billion in special emergency aid to strengthen Israeli air defence systems. Read more

Police probe after beaches hit with ‘Hamas’ graffiti

A police investigation is underway after structures at some of Sydney’s most famous beaches were targeted with graffiti in the name of the proscribed terror organisation Hamas. Read more

Israeli-Japanese cancer research offers new to hope for fighting pancreatic cancer

In a major step forward for cancer treatment, Israeli and Japanese researchers have created a highly targeted inhibitor for an enzyme that plays a critical role in helping cancer grow and spread. Read more

Sinwar’s wife blasted for carrying $32,000 Birkin handbag

Yahya Sinwar’s wife, Samar Abu Zamer, was blasted on social media on Sunday after surveillance footage released by Israel showed her carrying what appears to be a $32,000 handbag as she and her family went into hiding. Read more

Israel strikes Hezbollah assets in Beirut, kills three senior figures

The Israeli Air Force struck a Hezbollah command centre of Hezbollah’s intelligence headquarters and an underground weapons workshop in Beirut on Sunday morning, the Israel Defense Forces said. Separate strikes in southern Lebanon killed three other senior Hezbollah figures. Read more

‘An insane, terrifying boom’: Haifa area residents recall missile barrage

Hezbollah continued firing missiles at the Haifa and Upper Galilee areas on Tuesday, triggering sirens and sending residents to shelters on Tuesday. Read more

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