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Massive ancient tunnel on Jerusalem’s outskirts baffles archaeologists

Pesach Benson — Thu, 14 May 2026 08:33:38 +0000

Archaeologists in Jerusalem have uncovered a mysterious ancient tunnel carved deep into bedrock near Kibbutz Ramat Rachel, a discovery that has left researchers puzzled. The tunnel was found during excavations conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority ahead of the construction of a new residential neighbourhood being advanced by the Israel Land Authority north of the […]

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Israel: NYT printed ‘one of the worst blood libels ever’

JNS — Wed, 13 May 2026 05:14:01 +0000

Israel’s Foreign Ministry has accused The New York Times of publishing “one of the worst blood libels ever to appear in the modern press”. “In an unfathomable inversion of reality and through an endless stream of baseless lies, propagandist Nicholas Kristof turns the victim into the accused,” the ministry posted on X, referring to the […]

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IDF says 350 terrorists killed in Lebanon campaign

JNS — Wed, 13 May 2026 04:14:34 +0000

More than 350 terrorists have been killed in southern Lebanon in recent weeks during operations targeting threats to Israeli civilians and troops, the Israel Defense Forces said on Tuesday. The military said the strikes were carried out under existing understandings between Israel and Lebanon and included more than 1,100 Hezbollah targets. These included military structures, […]

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New report reveals systematic sexual violence in October 7 attack

Pesach Benson — Tue, 12 May 2026 07:25:03 +0000

Sexual and gender-based violence during the Hamas-led October 7 attack on Israel and against hostages held in Gaza was “systematic, widespread and deliberate”, according to a major report released today (12 May, 2026) by the Civilian Commission for the Investigation of the Crimes of October 7. “We saw silence and denial, and very quick denial, […]

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Netanyahu: Iran war is not over

JNS — Tue, 12 May 2026 07:13:54 +0000

The Israeli prime minister sat down with a U.S. broadcaster to discuss a series of topics, including the declining rates for Israel support among young Americans. The war with Iran “accomplished a great deal, but it’s not over,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in an interview aired on 60 Minutes last Sunday night. Speaking […]

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The Royal Commission seeks truth, not ideological ‘balance’

J-Wire News Service — Mon, 11 May 2026 04:02:56 +0000

A Sydney councillor with a long record of antizionist activism has urged supporters of the pro-Palestinian movement to “flood” the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion with submissions. Many in the Jewish community and beyond are likely to see it as an attempt to counter testimony from Australians who have experienced genuine antisemitism. Ahmed […]

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Why Iran will not collapse after leadership change

JNS — Sun, 10 May 2026 05:22:58 +0000

The primary domestic tensions are directed towards the regime itself, rather than between completely fractured armed population groups. By Farid Alamdar As tensions in Iran continue to rise following recent interventions by the United States and Israel, questions are emerging over whether the country could descend into an Iraq-style scenario after a possible regime change. […]

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IDF hits more than 85 Hezbollah targets across Lebanon

JNS — Sun, 10 May 2026 04:21:02 +0000

Over the past 24 hours the Israel Defense Forces attacked more than 85 targets in Lebanon belonging to Hezbollah, the military said in a statement on Saturday. Among the targets struck were weapon storage facilities, launchers and structures used by the Iranian-backed organization to advance terrorist activities against Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers, the military […]

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IDF slays Hezbollah Radwan Force commander in Beirut

JNS — Fri, 08 May 2026 07:01:43 +0000

The Israel Defense Forces struck Beirut on Wednesday night for the first time in nearly a month, killing the commander of Hezbollah’s Radwan Force, the military said. The IDF identified him as Ahmed Ali Balout, saying he had commanded dozens of attacks against Israeli troops operating in southern Lebanon, including anti-tank missile attacks and the […]

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Yom Haatzma’ut celebration marked by unity, resilience and defiance

Rob Klein — Fri, 08 May 2026 06:16:27 +0000

Political leaders, diplomats and members of Sydney’s Jewish community gathered on Thursday night to celebrate Israel’s 78th Independence Day. This was a powerful show of solidarity amid rising antisemitism and the ongoing Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. The annual Yom Ha’atzma’ut reception was presented in Sydney’s CBD by the NSW Jewish Board of […]

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