128 countries reject Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem

128 members voted in the United Nations general assembly to reject Donald Trump’s move to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital ignoring American threats to remember those voted against Washington. Read more

WJC condemns ANC decision to downgrade South African Embassy in Israel

World Jewish Congress CEO and Executive Vice President Robert Singer has strongly condemned the African National Council’s (ANC) endorsement of a resolution to downgrade the South African Embassy in Israel. Read more

Palestinians bringing Jerusalem measure vetoed by US to UN General Assembly

Following Monday’s U.S. veto of a United Nations Security Council resolution that called for the withdrawal of President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, the Palestinians will initiate a vote on the same measure in the U.N. General Assembly today [Friday AEDT/NZDT]. Read more

Shameful…writes Michael Kuttner

On 31 October at Beersheba I listened to endless platitudes, mutual back slapping and great sounding sentiments from the Prime Ministers of Australia and Israel and the Governor General of New Zealand. Read more

UN passes wave of anti-Israel resolutions, disavows Israeli ties to Jerusalem

The United Nations General Assembly passed six anti-Israel resolutions on Thursday, including a measure disavowing Israeli ties to Jerusalem and its holy sites….Australia abstained, New Zealand voted for the motions. Read more

Diplomatic freeze between New Zealand and Israel seen as a “blemish” on World Stage

The diplomatic freeze between New Zealand and Israel is being labeled a “blemish” on New Zealand’s reputation internationally. Read more

Celebrating Israel in Parliament House

Marking 70 years since the UN Partition Resolution 181 was passed on 29 November 1947, a cocktail reception was held in the Mural Hall, Parliament House, Canberra, on November 29, 2017. Read more

Elbit shares a $1.4 billion Australian army deal

Elbit Systems of Australia Pty Ltd has hosted at its facility in Canberra the Australian Minister for Defence Industry, Christopher Pyne MP, Senator for the Australia Capital Territory, Zed Seselja and the Chief of the Army, Lieutenant General Angus Campbell  marking the award of Tranche 2 of the Australian Army’s Land 75/125 program. Read more

70th anniversary of the UN vote calling for the establishment of a Jewish state

The World Jewish Congress and Israel’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations has marked the 70th anniversary of the November 29, 1947 UN vote that called for the establishment of a Jewish state, with a reenactment of events in the very structure that served as the UN headquarters at that time. Read more

Storm clouds gathering over the region…writes isi Leibler

The volatility of political activity in the Middle East region is dizzying. Read more

Baby milk bank

In April of 2018, the first national Breast Milk Bank is set to open in Israel. Read more

Uber banned from operating in Israel

The Tel Aviv District Court has ruled that Uber must end its rideshare services in Israel as of Nov. 29, following an appeal brought by the app’s competitor, Gett, and the Israel Taxi Drivers Association. Read more

Australian rock star Nick Cave to boycotters: ‘I love Israel’

Australian rock star Nick Cave is facing backlash from BDS supporters following a performance in Tel Aviv, where he accused the anti-Israel movement of trying to bully and censor him. Read more

New fingerprick-free glucose meter takes the “Ouch!” out of diabetes care

A new device to track blood-glucose levels has been launched in Israel. Read more

ABC News admits “human error” wiped Israel from map

ABC News has belatedly admitted that “human error” caused Israel to be wiped from the following map… Read more

On the other hand…writes Michael Kuttner

The dream of a re-established Jewish homeland enabled by Lord Balfour one hundred years ago is today a reality. Read more

Demonisation and broken glass

The resurgence of anti Jewish manifestations thinly disguised as anti Israel protests and the anniversary of Kristallnacht should remind us of the lessons which still need to be learnt…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more

Shake-up in Lebanon underscores Hezbollah’s ‘domination’ of Israel’s neighbour

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri’s sudden resignation last weekend underscores the rising power of the Iranian-backed Hezbollah terror group in Israel’s northern neighbor, political leaders and Mideast experts said….writes Aden Abrams/JNS.org. Read more

3,000,000th tourist arrives in Israel

Israel’s three millionth tourist this year has landed in Israel, a new all-time record for incoming tourism in Israel…and received a very special guide in Jerusalem. Read more

Britain backs Jordan and Israel to end the Arab-Jewish conflict

Britain’s Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has acknowledged that Jordan and Israel represent the only viable “two state solution” that can end the Arab-Jewish conflict. Read more

This week Israel will welcome its 3,000,000th tourist for 2017

The Israel Tourism Ministry is currently preparing for the arrival of the 3 millionth tourist with the ministry planning to surprise him/her and to leverage the event for its international marketing. Read more

Netanyahu visits Theresa May

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has visited 10 Downing Street in London where he met with UK Prime Minister Theresa May. Read more

Prime Minister Turnbull addresses ASPI-BESA Centre Bilateral dialogue participants in Ramat Gan

The relationship between Australia and Israel is closer than it has ever been, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull told the Be’er Sheva Dialogue between the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) and Begin-Sadat (BESA) Centre for Strategic Studies at Bar-Ilan University. Read more

UAE apologises to Israeli judo team, but is it ‘too little and too late?’

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) officially apologised to Israel following a handshake snub during last week’s Abu Dhabi Grand Slam judo tournament. The Arab country did not, however, apologise for the tournament’s ban on Israeli symbols….writes Adam Abrams/JNS.org. Read more

Governor-General Patsy Reddy meets Israel’s leaders

New Zealand Governor General Patsy Reddy has visited Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Reuven Rivlin on her visit to mark the 100^thanniversary of the WW1 battle for Be’er Sheva. Read more

The Netanyahus welcome the Turnbulls

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara have welcomed Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and his wife Lucy who travelled to Israel in the framework of the event to mark the 100^th anniversary of the WWO battle for Be’er Sheva.

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Q&A in Israel

Leader of the Opposition Bill Shorten, Minister for the Environment, Energy, Josh Frydenberg and Dan Tehan separately faced the media in Israel. Here are some of the questions…and their answers. Read more

WJC welcomes FIFA decision to drop Palestinian push against Israeli soccer teams

The World Jewish Congress has welcomed the decision by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Council to decline the Palestinian Football Association’s long-standing push for punitive measures against the Israeli Football Association on the grounds that it is a complex political dispute unrelated to football. Read more

Asthma treatment could be Israel’s latest high achievement in medical cannabis

In a development that could spark Israel’s latest groundbreaking achievement within the medical cannabis sector, the Israeli-British cannabis biotech start-up CIITECH announced Oct. 24 that it will fund a research project in collaboration with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem exploring methods for treating asthma with medical cannabis…writes Adam Abrams/JNS.org. Read more

The enemy of my enemy

The dramatic swing to the right in the recent Austrian elections is likely to have widespread repercussions throughout Europe. It will also oblige Israel to reconsider its current approach to far right-wing groups….writes Isi Leibler. Read more

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