Hezbollah drone attack sends thousands to shelters in northern Israel

Air-raid sirens blared across the Western Galilee on Monday morning, sending thousands of civilians scrambling for bomb shelters as Iranian-backed Hezbollah launched a drone attack from Lebanon.

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Israel’s High Court gives government deadline to outline October 7 probe

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Into the Fray: Iran – Why the war must be won

“How horrible, fantastic, incredible it is that we should be digging trenches and trying on gas-masks here because of a quarrel in a far-away country between people of whom we know nothing!” —Neville Chamberlain, British Prime Minister, BBC Broadcast, September 27, 1938

 ” You were given the choice between war and dishonour. You chose dishonour, and you will have war.”

— Attributed to Winston Churchill, Speech in the House of Commons, 5 October 1938

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Zionist Federation states Kotel must remain a home for the whole Jewish people

The Zionist Federation of Australia has raised concern about proposed legislation before Israel’s parliament that would place prayer arrangements at the Western Wall under the authority of the Chief Rabbinate, as Progressive and Masorti groups warn the move could criminalise non-Orthodox worship.

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Netanyahu cancels Lag B’Omer pilgrimage over Hezbollah threats

Israel will sharply scale back one of its largest annual religious gatherings this year, as security concerns along the northern border continue despite a declared ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon.

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Time for Trump to dictate terms of Iran’s surrender

President Trump’s patience must have been pushed to its limit with his announcement cancelling Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner’s visit to Islamabad for continuing negotiations with Iran on April 25.

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Bennett and Lapid join together to challenge Netanyahu

Former Israeli prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid have announced they will contest the next Knesset election on a joint ticket led by Bennett under the name “Yachad” (“Together” in English).

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IDF kills terrorists in Lebanon amid Hezbollah’s ongoing ceasefire violations

The Israel Defense Forces killed more than 15 Hezbollah terrorists in Southern Lebanon over the weekend as the Iranian proxy continued to challenge the fragile truce.

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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

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