‘Betrayal’: former PM condemns Palestine recognition

One of Australia’s longest-serving prime ministers has condemned government plans to recognise a Palestinian state, slamming it as a “betrayal” of international law. Read more

BBANZ charts a bold future

Eighty members and guests attended the B’nai B’rith Australia/New Zealand Triennial Convention in Canberra. Read more

Australia urged to act as experts declare Gaza genocide

Australia cannot wait until international courts decide that a genocide is happening in Gaza, an expert says, urging the government to take imminent action. Read more

Penny Wong meets released hostage

Released hostage Eli Sharabi met Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Canberra yesterday. Read more

Rabbis warn Albanese against Palestinian recognition after Iran-linked attacks

The Rabbinical Association of Australasia (RAA) has written to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urging him to abandon any move towards recognising a Palestinian state in light of revelations about Iran’s involvement in attacks on Australian soil.

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Test cricket star batting for sanctions against Israel

The prime minister has been urged to sanction Israel during a meeting with cricketer Usman Khawaja who says Anthony Albanese has the “cojones” to take action. Read more

Search for masked vandals at fighter jet-linked factory

Footage has been released of three people allegedly involved in vandalising a metalworks with anti-Israeli messaging, after it was linked to fighter jet parts. Read more

Leading Aussie gold-medal chance ruled out of worlds

A serious hamstring injury has ruled one of Australia’s leading gold-medal hopes out of the upcoming world athletics championships. Read more

Intelligence boss links firebombings to Iran government: expels ambassador

Australia has accused Tehran of orchestrating anti-Semitic attacks and expelled Iran’s ambassador in the first diplomatic move of its kind since World War II.
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Jewish organisations react to growing rift between Australia and Israel

Australian Jewish organisations have expressed concern about the potential impact on relations with Israel following Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s announcement that Australia will recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations in September.

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The E1 battle: Why Israel can’t bow to Macron’s Palestinian fantasy

Israel’s recent approval of 3,401 housing units in the strategic E1 corridor has unleashed the usual chorus of outrage from world leaders and Palestinian statehood advocates. Read more

‘Forever tarnished’: Netanyahu spews more vitriol on PM

Israel’s prime minister has launched another verbal salvo against Anthony Albanese over his handling of the situation in the Middle East as calls grow for calm. Read more

Jewish content in the media

The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) has convened a diverse panel of media professionals to dissect the portrayal of Jewish issues across various platforms, including newspapers, television, and social media. Read more

Uni students demand action against Israel

More than 5000 students across Australia are expected to gather for mass meetings, where they will vote in a national student referendum on Palestine. Read more

Bendigo Writers Festival uproar

Pro-Palestine activists are in a perpetual state of outrage over recent events surrounding the Bendigo Writers Festival (BWF). Read more

Israel revokes visas of Australian representatives to Palestinian Authority

Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has revoked the visas of Australian representatives assigned to the Palestinian Authority, delivering notice to the Australian Ambassador in Jerusalem on Monday, the Foreign Ministry announced. Read more

Australia accused of antisemitism after blocking Israeli lawmaker’s visit

Israeli right-wing politicians denounced Australia on Monday after Canberra barred Religious Zionism MK Simcha Rothman from visiting the country, calling the decision antisemitic and a capitulation to terrorism. Read more

Police seek court order to quash Palestine bridge march

Legal action has been launched to stop pro-Palestine demonstrators from marching across a major bridge in Brisbane as part of a national day of protests. Read more

Israeli MP who branded Gaza kids ‘enemies’ denied visa

Far-right Israeli politician Simcha Rothman has been denied entry into Australia, with the home affairs minister citing the government’s hard line against hate. Read more

PM defends Palestine recognition after US ‘disgust’

Australia’s decision to recognise Palestine was made in the interest of its citizens, the prime minister has said, after a US official decried the move. Read more

‘Disgust’: US diplomat attacks ALP’s Palestine decision

America’s ambassador to Israel has taken aim at the federal government’s decision to recognise Palestinian statehood at a United Nations meeting in September. Read more

Hamas praise for Australia’s Palestine recognition sparks further Jewish community outcry

Australian Jewish leaders have increased their criticism of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s decision to recognise a Palestinian state, following praise for the move from Hamas.

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PM slams Hamas as senior leader denies praising him

Anthony Albanese has warned against trusting Hamas propaganda as an official from the terrorist group denies reports it backed Labor’s “political courage”. Read more

Global momentum behind Australia recognising Palestine

The international community is making a united effort to recognise Palestine, the prime minister says, despite a top US official saying Australia’s push is meaningless. Read more

Indigenous Friends of Israel not pleased with Palestine decision

The Indigenous Friends of Israel International has not welcomed Australia’s announcement that it would support recognition of a Palestinian state. Read more

Plan to seize Gaza City pushed Australia to recognition

The prime minister hopes recognition will help lay the path to peace after revealing Australia’s decision was spurred by Israel’s plans to occupy Gaza City. Read more

Jewish leaders condemn Australia’s recognition of Palestine as ‘dangerous and premature’

Jewish community organisations have sharply criticised the Albanese government’s decision to recognise the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September, warning it risks rewarding violence and undermining the prospects for peace.

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PM brushes off push for Israel sanctions as a ‘slogan’

Australia has downplayed US criticism of international efforts to recognise Palestine, as Anthony Albanese criticises Israel’s plan to expand its Gaza offensive. Read more

At the brink of occupation: confronting a changing narrative

Since October 7, 2023, the way Australia has talked about Israel and Gaza has shifted again and again, each time moving the so-called “red line” further away from where it once stood. Read more

Former ambassador to Israel warns against delaying recognition of Palestine

Failing to recognise a Palestinian state would reward the Israeli government for its “campaign of genocidal violence”, a former Australian ambassador to Israel has warned, as the Albanese government weighs its next diplomatic steps.

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