First Birthright Israel group since Iran war began arrives from Australia

A group of 120 young Australian Jews has landed in Israel, becoming the first organised tourist group to enter the country since the outbreak of war with Iran.

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Seniors are gaming their way to sharper minds, Israeli scientist says

The image of a gamer is often associated with young people immersed in virtual worlds for hours at a time.

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Israel Prize ceremony concludes 78th Independence Day with historic firsts

As 14 Israelis are honoured with the Jewish state’s top award, U.S. President Donald Trump becomes the first noncitizen laureate.

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Watch: PM Netanyahu’s Greeting for Israel’s Independence Day

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a video address for Israel’s 78th Independence Day (Yom Ha’atzmaut) on Tuesday night, emphasising national unity, military strength and what he described as significant achievements in the war against Iran and its regional allies.

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Yom Ha’atzmaut message from Israel’s ambassador to Australia

This year marks my first Yom Ha’atzmaut in Australia, and it is a privilege to share it with the resilient Jewish community here. I know that the vast majority of the Jewish community in Australia acknowledge that Israel is an integral part of their Jewish identity, sharing in the belief in Zion and the shared heritage and destiny.

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Under the stars of Mount Herzl, Israel celebrates 78 years of independence

Nobody was entirely sure the ceremony would take place. Organisers had quietly filmed a full dress rehearsal days earlier in case renewed fighting with Iran made a live public event impossible. A fragile ceasefire with Iran and Lebanon was holding—barely.

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Lebanon truce begins, Trump says Iran war over ‘soon’

President Donald Trump claims the US is close to a deal to end the war with Iran, as a 10-day ceasefire starts between Israel and Tehran-linked Hezbollah. Read more

Australia’s ambassador visits MDA

Australia’s ambassador to Israel, Neil Hawkins, was a member of a delegation of ambassadors and senior diplomatic representatives who toured Magen David Adom’s national headquarters in Ramla, in a visit aimed at gaining a closer understanding of Israel’s emergency medical system and its role in national resilience.
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Court rules NZ Super Fund policy unlawful — but stops short of ordering divestment

A New Zealand High Court ruling on the country’s sovereign wealth fund has found its ethical investment framework unlawful, but stopped short of requiring divestment from companies linked to Israeli settlement activity. Read more

Auckland Council passes Israel-linked procurement motion on Holocaust Remembrance Day

Auckland Council has passed a motion requesting staff advice on whether its procurement policies align with international frameworks relating to Israeli settlements, following a vote held on Yom HaShoah. Read more

How to defend against antizionism – Part 3

An Arsenal Against Antizionism: How to Reclaim the Language

(click here for part 1) (click here for part 2)

If antizionism is sustained through language, then language is where it must be confronted.

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Netanyahu: an address to the nation

Last night, Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the nation. The unedited text. Read more

AIJAC criticises government position on Lebanon

The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council has criticised the federal government’s call for de-escalation in Lebanon, arguing the position risks misrepresenting the origins of the conflict and drawing false equivalence between Israel and Hezbollah.

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Netanyahu trial to resume Sunday after wartime court shutdown

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s criminal trial will resume on Sunday after a weeks-long suspension caused by wartime emergency measures, judges at the Jerusalem District Court ruled on Thursday. Read more

Australia and Israel at odds over Lebanon ceasefire

Lebanon must be included in a temporary truce in the Middle East, Australia says, warning motorists will pay the price at the bowser if the conflict drags on. Read more

Gunmen attack Israeli consulate building in Istanbul

One attacker is dead, and two others ‌are wounded after a gun battle with Turkish police outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul. Read more

Australian Jewish leaders stand with Israel but question death penalty law

Leading Australian Jewish organisations have raised concerns over new Israeli legislation introducing the death penalty for terrorists while reaffirming their strong support for Israel and its people.

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Australia condemns Israel’s new death penalty laws

A controversial law that mandates the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks has been vigorously defended by Israel’s newly minted ambassador to Australia. Read more

New Israel Fund Australia condemns passage of death penalty law in Israel

New Israel Fund Australia has condemned the Knesset’s passage of legislation that mandates the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of lethal acts of terrorism in the West Bank, describing it as a serious setback for equal rights and core moral and human rights principles.

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“This is not Israel’s struggle alone” – ambassador frames Iran war as global fight for democracy

Israel’s ambassador to Australia, Hillel Newman, has warned the war with Iran is a defining test for democracies worldwide, arguing the conflict is already reshaping global security, energy markets and economic stability far beyond the Middle East.

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War updates

Reports from the IDF

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Israel’s foreign minister sends letter to UN demanding the UN hold Iran responsible for promoting Hezbollah

Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar sent a letter to the UN Security Council on Wednesday, in which he outlined the activities of the Hezbollah terror organizations since it began to fire on Israel from bases in Lebanon shortly after the current conflict with Iran began last month. Read more

A New HERizon: Uniting women across Sydney, Melbourne and Perth with their sisters in Israel

1,600 women gathered across Sydney, Melbourne and Perth for this year’s UIA Women’s Division Galas, united by one powerful theme: A New HERizon. Read more

Bride-to-be killed in Hezbollah rocket attack

As Hezbollah escalated its cross-border rocket and drone attacks, a woman killed in northern Israel on Tuesday evening was identified as bride-to-be Nuriel Dubin Read more

For first time, Haredi soldiers of Hasmonean Brigade operate in Lebanon

For the first time, Israel’s Orthodox (Haredi) Hasmonean Brigade is operating in southern Lebanon, conducting targeted raids, the Israel Defence Forces disclosed on Monday. Read more

JNF Australia launches emergency response campaign

JNF Australia has launched an emergency response campaign to support frontline emergency services and communities in Israel affected by ongoing security threats.

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Iran retaliates striking Tel Aviv with cluster warheads

Iran has used cluster warheads to attack on Tel Aviv, in retaliation for Israel’s killing of the Islamic Republic’s powerful security chief Ali Larijani. Read more

NCJWA slams Grace Tame for calling October 7 rape evidence “propaganda”

Grace Tame, the 2021 Australian of the Year, has spent the past two years recasting herself from a celebrated survivor advocate to one of Australia’s most polarising voices in the antizionist movement.

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Israeli Reform Movement head steps in for UIA Progressive Appeal

Lesley Sachs, chairperson of the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism (IMPJ), will address this year’s UIA Progressive Appeal events in Australia after the war with Iran prevented the originally scheduled guest speaker from travelling.

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Australia orders staff to leave Israel and UAE

The federal government has told non-essential officials to get out of Israel and the UAE “due to the deteriorating security situation” in the Middle East. Read more

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