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Courageous couple who defied Bondi gunmen are ‘martyrs’

AAP — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:00:21 +0000

The first victims of the Bondi shooting have been remembered for their courage and fighting to be Jewish after confronting the gunmen before the shooting began. A couple who tried to stop a mass shooting before it could begin have been remembered as martyrs. Boris and Sofia Gurman were the first of 15 people to […]

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Dunera Boy Georg Hans Fröhlich’s grave dedicated

Adele Rosalky — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 07:22:53 +0000

Dunera boy Georg Hans Fröhlich died in 1942 and was the first Jewish person to be buried in Canberra. 2025 marks the 85th anniversary of the arrival in Sydney of the troopship HMT Dunera, which carried over 2,000 Jewish refugees deported from Great Britain as enemy aliens. Georg Hans Fröhlich was one of the internees. […]

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Grieving community hopes Gaza ceasefire holds

AAP — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 06:36:18 +0000

The Jewish community in Australia is hoping that a ceasefire in Gaza will turn into a lasting peace, as Israel and Hamas prepare to swap prisoners. Jewish Australians are hopeful that Israel’s two-year war on the militant group Hamas in Gaza is coming an end as a ceasefire holds for another day, ahead of the […]

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Segal’s antisemitism report urges bold reforms across education, media and migration

Rob Klein — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 06:17:59 +0000

In response to a 300% surge in antisemitic incidents across Australia, a landmark action report was today launched with the support of the government, aimed at combating anti-Jewish hatred. This unprecedented move threatens to strip funding from schools, universities, cultural bodies, and charities that fail to take action against antisemitism. The Special Envoy’s Plan to Combat […]

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Israel helping evacuate Australians amid Iran conflict

AAP — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 05:11:19 +0000

Australians have started fleeing Israel in the face of Iranian missile strikes and threats while others are vowing to remain, despite the danger. Israel is helping Australia evacuate its citizens as its bombing campaign against Iran continues, the country’s ambassador says. The first group of Australians fleeing the conflict crossed a land border out of […]

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Sanctions backlash adds to ‘uncertainty’ with US

AAP — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 06:58:05 +0000

Australia could question its future co-operation with the US after a decision to sanction Israeli government ministers was condemned by an American official. The US has decried Australia’s decision to sanction two Israeli government ministers, adding to uncertainty over the relationship between the allies. Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Wednesday unveiled targeted sanctions against […]

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Jewish community defiant as October 7 remembered

AAP — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 06:57:59 +0000

Australia’s Jewish community say they remain defiant and united as thousands gathered 12 months on from the October 7 attacks by Hamas. Australia’s Jewish community have gathered in their thousands across the country as political leaders joined to mark one year since the October 7 attacks. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Victoria’s current and former […]

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“A sad and shameful day for all Australians”

AAP J-Wire — Sat, 11 May 2024 08:22:58 +0000

Australia’s support of a UN resolution on Palestine will help to broker peace, the foreign minister says, but a Labor MP argues it will leave Jewish Australians isolated. Australia overnight joined 142 other nations in passing a vote to upgrade Palestine’s rights as a UN observer state. The United States, Israel and seven others voted […]

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Gaza tragic blunder: community leaders react

J-Wire Newsdesk — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 01:37:35 +0000

Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom was one of seven aid workers killed by an Israeli attack gone wrong. Executive Council of Australian Jewry co-CEO Alex Ryvchin said: “We welcome the Israeli Government’s apology for the deaths of seven aid workers, including Australian woman Zomi Frankcom. Those who voluntarily travel to a war zone to help […]

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Joseph Brender: more tributes

J-Wire Newsdesk — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 07:21:13 +0000

Two tributes from two Israelis in Australia, Israel’s ambassador to Australia, Amir Maimon and the NSW JNF’s emissary, Yossi Eshed, to Joseph Brender, who passed away on Shabbat. Amir Mainon told J-Wire: “Joseph’s loss will be mourned beyond Australia. His passion, generosity and altruism will be remembered in Israel, where his contributions helped to build […]

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