IDF soldier visiting parents secretly extracted from Turkey

An IDF soldier visiting her parents in Turkey, who was arrested by Turkish authorities after calls by Islamic groups in Ankara to imprison her, was spirited out of the country in an under-the-radar mission on Feb. 18, Israel’s Channel 12 revealed on Wednesday. Read more

Modi pledges closer ties with Israel in historic Knesset speech

In a speech reflecting shared history and ambitions for closer ties and condolences, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off a two-day visit to Israel by becoming the first Indian premier to address the Knesset. Read more

Israeli mayor brings message of radical hope to Sydney

Michal Uziyahu has a phrase she returns to again and again: snap out of it. Read more

Elderly Israeli woman killed in New Zealand road incident

An Israeli woman in her 70s has died following a road incident in New Zealand’s South Island. Read more

High Court orders Justice Minister to justify refusal to cooperate with Supreme Court chief

Israel’s High Court of Justice issued a conditional order on Thursday requiring Justice Minister Yariv Levin to explain why he has refused to cooperate with Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit in making key judicial appointments. The ruling comes amid delays in filling critical court positions that critics say are increasingly paralysing Israel’s legal system. Read more

Israel’s FM Sa’ar attends first meeting of Trump’s Board of Peace, says peace in Gaza dependent on ending Hamas

President Trump’s new International Board of Peace held its first meeting in Washington, D.C. on Thursday. Read more

Israel commends EU decision to declare Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist group

The Council of the European Union has added the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran to the EU terrorist list. Read more

Trump attacks Herzog in row over Netanyahu pardon

US President Donald Trump has ramped up pressure on Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu, who is accused of corruption. Read more

Jewish community leaders welcome Taylor’s election as new Liberal leader

Jewish community organisations have welcomed Angus Taylor’s election today as federal Liberal Party leader, praising his longstanding support for Israel and his firm stance against antisemitism.

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Hamas spied on World Vision employees to disrupt Gaza aid director’s trial

Internal Hamas documents seized by Israeli soldiers and reviewed by experts reveal that the terror group spied on and interrogated the staff of World Vision to obstruct the trial of the charity’s former Gaza director, Mohammed el-Halabi, according to newly analyzed materials published by NGO-Monitor.  Read more

Albanese pushes Israeli president on aid worker’s death

The prime minister has raised the death in Gaza of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom with the visiting Israeli president during talks in Canberra. Read more

Legal fight ahead of contentious Israeli president trip

Protesters are headed to court after police were granted extra power to try and stifle demonstrations against the Israeli president’s visit to Australia. Read more

‘Grave insult’: activists vow to protest Israeli leader

Police and protesters appear to be on a collision course as activists vow to take to the streets to oppose the Israeli president’s Australian visit.
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UAE plans compound in Israeli-held Gaza Strip part: map

A planning map indicates that a “UAE Temporary Emirates Housing Complex” will be constructed near Rafah in the south of the Gaza Strip. Read more

Israel’s military launches new unit for soldiers with disabilities

The Israel Defence Forces marked a milestone in inclusion with the inauguration of the Douglas Unit, a new initiative dedicated to soldiers with disabilities and special needs. Read more

Wong defends Israeli president visit amid threats and protests

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has defended the decision to host Israeli President Isaac Herzog, saying the visit is intended to support Australia’s Jewish community following the Bondi Beach terror attack, despite threats, protests and growing political criticism.

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Teen ordered to avoid Israeli president after threats

A teenager accused of threatening to kill Israel’s president ahead of his contentious visit to Australia has been ordered not to approach or contact the head of state.

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Protest ban extended to stop anti-Israeli visit ‘riot’

NSW Police have extended restrictions on public protests ahead of the Australian visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog, citing community safety concerns and the risk of unrest in Sydney.

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UK lawyers say Britannica erased Israel from content

A British legal group has accused Encyclopaedia Britannica of erasing Israel from its children’s educational materials, alleging that entries on the Britannica Kids website misrepresent Middle Eastern history and geography. Read more

Apple buys Israeli startup in its second-largest deal

Apple Inc. announced on Thursday that it has acquired Israeli startup Q.ai, a software company that implements AI technology for audio, among other applications. Read more

NSW parliamentary committee recommends ban on controversial slogan

A New South Wales parliamentary committee has recommended banning the public use of the slogan “globalise the intifada”, finding the phrase incites hatred and poses a risk to community safety.

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Australia declines to join statement criticising Israel

The Albanese government has declined to sign up to an international statement expressing concern about Israel demolishing an aid agency’s headquarters. Read more

Ben-Gurion University and Boeing launch $10M aviation cybersecurity research centre

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Boeing have established a five-year, $10 million research centre focused on cybersecurity for next-generation aviation and aerospace systems. Read more

Herzog to arrive in Australia on Sunday week

Israeli President Isaac Herzog is scheduled to arrive in Australia on Sunday February 8 for an official visit focused on supporting the country’s Jewish community in the wake of the deadly attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Read more

Top Israeli diplomat to headline 2026 UIA galas

UIA Australia has secured Ron Dermer—widely considered one of Israel’s most influential diplomats of the past decade—as headline speaker for its 2026 Gala Events in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. Read more

‘All the abductees have been returned’: Israel confirms return of last hostage, Ran Gvili

After 843 days, the remains of the last Israeli missing from Hamas’s October 7 attack have been returned to Israel, the IDF announced on Monday. Read more

Israeli ‘large scale operation’ to find last hostage

Israel says its military is conducting a “large-scale operation” to locate the last hostage in the Gaza Strip as the United States and other mediators pressure Israel and Hamas to move into the next phase of their ceasefire. Read more

Our Guy: Israeli wheelchair tennis star aims for Grand Slam sweep

Israeli tennis player Guy Sasson is on the cusp of one of Israel’s greatest sporting milestones. Read more

Israel plans return to Venice Biennale

Israel will take part in the 2026 Venice Biennale, confirming its return to the world’s most prominent contemporary art exhibition after its national pavillion was closed during the 2024 event amid protests.

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Israel offers training to counter terror inspired by IS

Israel insists it is willing to train Australian police in countering terrorism and antisemitism while accusing the federal government of lacking action on “radical Islam”. Read more

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