MP calls on Victorian premier to confront threatening behaviour
August 15, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Liberal Victorian State MP David Davis has addressed parliament on the behaviour of some pro-Palestine protestors. Read more
Three Israeli universities make Shanghai Ranking’s top 100 list
August 15, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Three Israeli universities cracked the world’s top 100 institutions, and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev climbed a dramatic 200 places in the prestigious Shanghai Rankings, which was released by the Shanghai Ranking Consultancy on Thursday morning. Read more
Cancelling pianist for Gaza comment an error: orchestra
August 15, 2024 by AAP
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra says removing a pianist following his comments on Gaza was an error. Read more
Manny Waks’s alleged abuser to fight charges at trial
August 15, 2024 by AAP
A man accused of molesting victim advocate Manny Waks more than three decades ago has been committed to stand trial on four child abuse offences.
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Snapchat hate: Sydney Jewish students targeted in antisemitic attack
August 14, 2024 by Rob Klein
NSW Police have been called in after students from a Sydney boys’ high school posted a video performing the Nazi salute and other antisemitic messages to a Jewish group chat. Read more
Hamas fired rockets from humanitarian corridor
August 14, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Hamas fired rockets towards Israel from a location adjacent to the Khan Yunis humanitarian corridor, prompting an Israeli airstrike on the source of the launch, the Israel Defense Forces said on Wednesday morning. Read more
US ‘strongly opposes’ Ben-Gvir’s visit to Temple Mount on Tisha B’Av
August 14, 2024 by JNS
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s visit to the Temple Mount on Tuesday “demonstrated blatant disregard for the historic status quo with respect to the holy sites in Jerusalem,” according to Antony Blinken, the U.S. secretary of state. Read more
Police called as Pro-Palestine protest disrupts marathon Inner West Council Meeting
August 14, 2024 by Rob Klein
A meeting of Inner West Council in Sydney was abruptly halted on Tuesday night when a large group of pro-Palestine protesters, led by Greens supporters, disrupted proceedings. Read more
Iran rejects mediation, claims right to hit Israel back
August 14, 2024 by AAP
Iranian officials say only a truce deal in the Gaza Strip will hold Iran back from retaliation against Israel for the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. Read more
US approves large-scale weapons package for Israel
August 14, 2024 by Reuters
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has approved the sale of F-15 jets and equipment along with tank cartridges to Israel as the war continues. Read more
Rising Up: Moriah launches major capital campaign
August 14, 2024 by Rob Klein
Moriah College, a cornerstone of Jewish education in Sydney, is embarking on its most ambitious capital campaign in nearly four decades: the Rise Up Moriah campaign. Read more
Asylum seekers from Gaza shouldn’t be let in: Dutton
Palestinians fleeing the war in Gaza shouldn’t be allowed to come to Australia because it puts our national security at risk, Peter Dutton says. Read more
Gal Gadot faces antisemitic campaign after ‘Snow White’ trailer
The release of the trailer for Disney’s live-action remake of “Snow White” has sparked an antisemitic campaign on social media against Israeli actress Gal Gadot. Read more
The Greens call for sanctions against Israel
August 13, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Senator Fatima Payman has joined The Greens in their motion in the Senate today calling for sanctions against Israel, its prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli government. Read more
‘Not who we are’: premier condemns far-right protest
August 12, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
A far-right protest march through Brisbane has been condemned by Queensland’s premier and the Jewish community. Read more
UK, Germany, France urge Iran not to attack Israel
August 12, 2024 by Akiva van Koningsveld
The United Kingdom, Germany and France issued a joint statement on Monday urging Iran to refrain from attacking Israel, which they warned would exacerbate tensions and jeopardize a ceasefire deal in Gaza. Read more
Hamas rejects US-Egyptian-Qatari invite to ceasefire talks
August 12, 2024 by JNS
The Hamas terrorist group on Sunday announced that it will not attend a final round of negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release agreement set for this Thursday. Read more
Israeli, US Defence Chiefs discuss Iran threat as nuclear sub, strike force deployed to region
August 12, 2024 by Pesach Benson
The Pentagon took the unusual step of publicizing the deployment of a nuclear-powered submarine to the region on Monday. Read more
Rabbinate instructs Israeli soldiers not to fast on Tisha B’Av mourning day
August 12, 2024 by Pesach Benson
The Israel Defence Forces Military Rabbinate instructed soldiers not to fast during the Tisha B’Av day of mourning if they are engaged in “operational activities.”
Lynda Ben-Menashe unveils her vision as new NCJWA president
August 12, 2024 by Rob Klein
Lynda Ben-Menashe has recently been elected as the National President of the National Council of Jewish Women Australia. Read more
Hamas casts doubt on participation in ceasefire talks
August 12, 2024 by Reuters
Hamas has indicated it may stay out of the next round of ceasefire talks with Israel, saying it wants a plan based on previous discussions. Read more
Largest ever cohort at 10th annual Oxford Summer Institute amidst surge in global antisemitism
August 11, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel presses Hamas in Rafah, orders evacuation of northern Khan Yunis
August 11, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Israel pressed its offensive against Hamas in the southern Gaza city of Rafah over the weekend and ordered the evacuation of several Khan Yunis neighbourhoods, the Israel Defence Forces said on Sunday morning. Read more
Gaza journalist nominated for Emmy suspected of terror ties
August 11, 2024 by JNS
The upcoming News and Documentary Emmy Awards have become embroiled in controversy following reports that a Palestinian journalist nominated for her work on the Gaza war has alleged ties to the Palestinian Front for the Liberation of Palestine. Read more
Antisemitic incidents in UK shatter prior records, numbering nearly 2,000 in six months
The number of antisemitic incidents in the United Kingdom from January to June of this year shattered previous records with nearly 2,000 incidents recorded, including more than 120 assaults, according to the CST, Community Security Trust. Read more
Another fire at London kosher eatery, 20 people escape morning blaze
August 11, 2024 by JNS
Fire investigators in London are looking for the cause of a blaze that swept through a kosher restaurant in the city centre in the early hours of Friday morning, requiring more than 60 firefighters and eight fire engines to bring it under control. Read more
Israel confirms killing 19 terrorists in airstrike, denies wider casualty claims
August 11, 2024 by Pesach Benson
An Israeli airstrike killed 19 terrorists in a Hamas command centre inside a mosque located in a Gaza City school compound, the Israel Defence Forces said on Saturday night. Read more
US fighter jets arrive to ‘mitigate’ threats from Iran, proxies
August 9, 2024 by JNS
A squadron of United States Air Force F-22 Raptor stealth fighter jets arrived in the Middle East on Thursday to “mitigate the possibility of regional escalation by Iran or its proxies,” the U.S. military confirmed. Read more
Submissions sent to the International Criminal Court
August 9, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Three independent Australian academic experts, together with AIJAC’s Dr Colin Rubenstein, have submitted a briefing to the International Criminal Court arguing against the arrest warrants being issued against Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant. Read more
Jessica Fox elected to IOC as voice for athletes
Australia’s golden girl Jessica Fox will represent athletes on the International Olympic Committee after being voted in by her peers in Paris. Read more
