Israel prepares to welcome the last living hostages
The release of Israeli hostages that have been held in Gaza for two years is imminent, with 20 survivors to be released together, followed by the handover of 28 others – 26 dead and two whose fate is unknown. Read more
Focus turns to lasting peace as ceasefire deal hailed
A ceasefire in the Middle East is a welcome breakthrough, Australia’s prime minister says, but the next steps to a lasting peace and recovery loom as tougher prospects. Read more
UN Security Council condemns Israeli strikes on Qatar
All United Nations Security Council members, including the United States, have backed the “territorial integrity of Qatar” following an Israeli attack in Doha. Read more
Israel attacks Hamas in Qatar, Trump ‘very unhappy’
Donald Trump says he’s “very unhappy about every aspect” of the surprise Israeli strike on Hamas leaders in the capital of close US strategic ally Qatar. Read more
After ‘last warning’, Trump eyes Gaza deal ‘soon’
Donald Trump says a deal to release all hostages held by Hamas is being worked out after earlier giving the militant group a “last warning” to accept the terms. Read more
Trump’s message to Israel: ‘Remember Oct. 7’
August 12, 2025 by David Isaac - JNS
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“I have one thing to say: remember October 7, remember October 7,” U.S. President Donald Trump told Axios on Monday, referring to the Oct. 7, 2023, invasion of southern Israel by the terror group Hamas. Read more
Israeli officials downplay impact of new US tariffs
August 1, 2025 by Pesach Benson
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Israeli officials downplayed the impact of a new 15% U.S. tariff on Israeli imports on Friday morning, calling it relatively modest compared to harsher measures imposed on other nations. Read more
US cuts short Gaza ceasefire talks, bringing team home
July 25, 2025 by Associated Press
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The US is cutting short Gaza ceasefire talks and bringing home its negotiating team from Qatar, after the latest response from Hamas “shows a lack of desire to reach a ceasefire in Gaza,” Donald Trump’s envoy says. Read more
INTO THE FRAY: Europe veers Right—towards Israel and Trump?
July 15, 2025 by Martin Sherman
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There are accumulating—albeit belated—signs of a new political assertiveness in Europe, together with a growing appreciation of Israeli resolve and Trumpian toughness Read more
Trump and Netanyahu devour two-state solution at dinner table
July 14, 2025 by David Singer
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President Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu let the world know that any idea of creating an independent Palestinian State between Israel and Jordan (two-state solution) was dead and buried in an extraordinary few minutes before dinner was served at the White House on 7 July. Read more
Hostages the priority as Gaza conflict grinds on
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his meeting with US President Donald Trump focused on freeing hostages held in Gaza, as Israel continues to pound the Palestinian territory amid efforts to reach a ceasefire. Read more
Trump meets Netanyahu twice, hope for Gaza ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has left the White House after a second meeting with US President Donald Trump as Gaza ceasefire talks continue. Read more
Netanyahu meets Trump as Israel, Hamas talk ceasefire
The US has scheduled talks with Iran and seen co-operation on helping Palestinians, President Donald Trump has said, while hosting Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Read more
Israeli PM says he believes Trump can help seal truce
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says ahead of a meeting with US President Donald Trump, he is determined to ensure the Gaza Strip hostages are freed. Read more
Israel’s president backs ‘painful’ decisions
July 6, 2025 by Pesach Benson
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a rare meeting with President Isaac Herzog centred on efforts to secure a hostage deal and a ceasefire in Gaza. Read more
Israel to send delegation to Qatar for Gaza talks
Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with Donald Trump at the White House this week, raising hopes of a truce to end the 21 months of bloodshed in Gaza. Read more
Netanyahu to visit White House amid push for ceasefire
Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for talks at the White House next week, amid a renewed push to end the war in Gaza. Read more
Gaza offensive escalates, Tel Aviv renews protests for hostage deal
June 29, 2025 by Pesach Benson
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Israel reissued a broad evacuation order Sunday morning for residents of Gaza City and Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip, warning civilians to leave the area ahead of intensified military operations. Read more
Gaza ceasefire is possible within a week, Trump says
President Donald Trump says he believes it is possible a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hamas militants will be reached within a week. Read more
Trump slams Israel’s prosecutors over Netanyahu trial
Donald Trump has again targeted “out-of-control” Israeli prosecutors over Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial and warned that the US will not stand for it. Read more
Israel-Iran truce in effect, don’t violate it: Trump
President Donald Trump has declared a ceasefire is in place for Israel and Iran after 12 days of war, soon after Tehran reportedly launched its last missiles. Read more
Search for Survivors in Beer-Sheva Continues, Iran Says Ceasefire Has Begun
June 24, 2025 by Pesach Benson
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Israeli rescue crews in Beer-Sheva continued to search for survivors in the rubble of a multi-story apartment building that was struck by an Iranian ballistic missile on Tuesday morning.
‘We support action’: PM backs in US strikes on Iran
In his first public comments since America targeted three Iranian nuclear sites, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for de-escalation. Read more
US strikes Iranian nuclear sites, Trump vows more to come
June 22, 2025 by Pesach Benson
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US President Donald Trump called on Iran to make peace after American strikes on the Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan facilities on Sunday morning, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked the President for joining the attack. Read more
Australia deploys military to help Middle East evacuees
Australian military forces are being set up to support evacuations from Israel and Iran, after US President Donald Trump gave Iran an ultimatum. Read more
Australia’s Iran embassy staff leave after US warning
Australian diplomatic staff have been ordered to leave Iran, which is trading missile attacks with Israel, amid fears the US could join the conflict. Read more
US moves military assets, restricts major Mideast base
As President Donald Trump keeps the world guessing about his plans for Iran, the US military is moving equipment from bases in case of an attack from Tehran. Read more
Harvard University loses another $93m in federal grants
The Trump administration has cut another $A93 million in funding for one of America’s most prestigious Ivy League universities. Read more
United Nations readies to increase Jew-hatred worldwide
May 19, 2025 by David Singer
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A scheduled United Nations high-level conference to take place on June 17-20, 2025, in New York will be the trigger point for increased demonstrations against Jews and Israel worldwide. Read more
Danger signals flashing
May 9, 2025 by Michael Kuttner
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Recent developments are triggering danger signals for Israel and Diaspora Jewish communities alike. Read more
