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Netanyahu in speech to nation declares ‘Iran and Hezbollah are weaker than ever’

TPS-IL — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:51:54 +0000

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the Israeli public Monday evening regarding the events of the past 24 hours. First, Netanyahu recounted Israel’s attacks on Iran over the past year and declared, “Iran will not have nuclear weapons.” He then compared Israel’s assaults on Iran to its attacks on Hezbollah, stating that the terror organisation planned […]

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Israel and U.S. aligned on Iran goals but split on approach, analysts say

TPS-IL — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:34:45 +0000

Iranian missile attacks on Israel and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets on Monday highlighted a growing gap between Washington and Jerusalem over how to confront Tehran, even as both allies remain formally aligned on core strategic goals. Israeli experts told The Press Service of Israel that the escalation reflects not a breakdown in coordination, but […]

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When fear takes hold, how do communities keep talking?

Rob Klein — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:26:14 +0000

Earlier this year, on the Shabbat of Anzac Day weekend, Rabbi Zalman Kastel heard loud banging on his front door. With a mezuzah on the doorpost, his first thought was that his family was being targeted because they were Jewish. He later discovered a non-Jewish neighbour had been harassed by the same group of teenagers. […]

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INTO THE FRAY: Trump, TRIPP, and conflict resolution

Martin Sherman — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:06:01 +0000

When Donald Trump began his second term, his foreign policy goals were presented as a framework designed for the pursuit of peace and devoted to defusing wars and violence across the globe. A chequered performance? While it may be fair to denote the Administration’s endeavours hitherto as an ongoing work-in-progress, even dyed-in-the-wool Trump supporters will […]

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Italy probes Israel’s Ben-Gvir over Gaza flotilla

J-Wire — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:57:57 +0000

Italian prosecutors have launched an investigation into Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over his treatment of activists from a flotilla. Italian prosecutors have put Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir ‌under investigation over the treatment of activists who were part of a Gaza flotilla last ‌month, a judicial source says. The source confirmed […]

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ICC prosecutor suspended over misconduct allegations

AAP — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:50:46 +0000

The ‌International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, ‌has been suspended pending a vote ‌by member states following a probe into ‌accusations of ‌sexual harassment ⁠made against him. The court’s governing body’s executive bureau ruled Khan had committed serious misconduct ⁠following an ‌18-month-long probe into accusations that Khan had non-consensual ‌sexual interactions with a lawyer […]

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JNF NSW announces educator of the year

J-Wire News Service — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:28:51 +0000

JNF NSW has named Janice Behrmann its Educator of the Year, recognising her decades of commitment to Jewish education and her work in strengthening young people’s connection to Israel. The award was presented at JNF NSW’s recent annual general meeting, where three awards were given to community members whose work reflects JNF’s focus on education, […]

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Jewish teacher says school failed to act on antisemitic abuse

J-Wire News Service — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:10:25 +0000

A Jewish educator at a Victorian government secondary college has told the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion she felt unsupported after facing repeated antisemitic harassment from students. The teacher, based at a public high school in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, outlined incidents including students drawing swastikas, giving Nazi salutes and directing anti-Israel chants towards […]

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Israeli home front returns to emergency footing

Pesach Benson — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:54:29 +0000

Israel’s home front returned to emergency footing on Monday after Iran resumed ballistic missile fire, sending millions of Israelis back to shelters and triggering new nationwide restrictions. Since Sunday night, Iran has launched around 20 ballistic missiles, while the Houthis in Yemen fired one. Magen David Adom reported only limited casualties. According to the emergency […]

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Israel today

TPS-IL — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:47:23 +0000

Israel retaliates after an attack from Iranian missiles. Israel Completes Wave of Strikes on Iranian Air Defences 8 June, 2026 | 5:48pm Jerusalem, 8 June, 2026 (TPS-IL) — The Israel Defence Force said the Air Force has completed a series of strikes on Iran’s air defence systems. The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) identified that a […]

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