59 Israeli police killed since October 7
November 7, 2023 by Pesach Benson
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Border Police Sgt. Elisheva Rose Ida Lubin, whom a Palestinian terrorist in Jerusalem stabbed on Monday morning, has died of her injuries, the Israeli Police announced. Read more
Wong urges civilian protection as Gaza attacks increase
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has urged protection for civilians in the Middle East as Israel intensifies its operations in Gaza. Read more
Netanyahu: “we are preparing for a ground incursion”
October 26, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has broadcast to the nation that the timing of the planned incursion into Gaza will not happen until all safeguards are in place to protect of the country’s soldiers. Read more
Iran is helping Hamas with intelligence and incitement
October 26, 2023 by Yaakov Lappin
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Iran is assisting Hamas by supplying it with intelligence and is also boosting anti-Israel incitement worldwide, Israel Defence Forces Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari stated on Wednesday morning, day 19 of Israel’s war against the terror organization. Read more
Tent city for displaced israelis being built in Ramat Gan
A tent city is being built in Ramat Gan to house some of the more than 200,000 Israelis internally displaced by the war with terrorists from the Gaza Strip and Lebanon. Read more
Do you have a vacant home in Israel?
October 19, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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The World Zionist Organization has appealed to the Jewish communities in the Diaspora to request Jews who own empty apartments in Israel put them up for the benefit of the residents of the south and the surrounding area, especially those who lost their homes. Read more
Hundreds killed at Gaza hospital amid disputed claims
About 500 Palestinians have been killed in a blast at a Gaza hospital that Palestinian health authorities say was caused by an Israeli air strike but the Israeli military blamed on a failed rocket launch by a Palestinian militant group. Read more
Israel says forces have retaken control of Gaza border region
Israeli forces have regained control of all the communities near the Gaza Strip, the Israel Defense Forces announced on Monday morning after two days of combat with Hamas terrorists. Read more
Race to confirm welfare of Australians in war zone
Australia does not need to increase security after an “abhorrent” attack by Islamist group Hamas on Israel as the government works to determine if any citizens have been caught up in the conflict, the prime minister says. Read more
Brisbane’s Story Bridge to be lit blue and white
October 8, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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Brisbane’s Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has announced the city’s iconic Story Bridge will be awash with blue and white lighting tonight. Read more
IDF blows up Hezbollah outpost after Mount Dov shelled from Lebanon
October 8, 2023 by Pesach Benson
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The Israel Defence Forces blew up a Hezbollah tent on Sunday morning that the Lebanese terror group provocatively set up in Israeli territory in April. Read more
In historic first, Israeli minister delivers speech in Riyadh
Israeli Minister of Communications Shlomo Karhi has spoken at a conference in Saudi Arabia’s capital on Wednesday, marking the first speech by an Israeli minister in the country. Read more
Hamas rocked by Israeli spy penetrating its highest ranks
October 5, 2023 by Baruch Yedid - TPS
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An Israeli intelligence agent successfully infiltrated the upper echelons of Hamas in Lebanon, sending shockwaves through the terror organization and causing significant embarrassment. Read more
Hyena gets new lease on life at Israeli wildlife hospital
October 2, 2023 by Pesach Benson
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A wild, striped hyena was given a new lease on life on Sunday, thanks to doctors at Israel’s Wildlife Hospital in Ramat Gan. Read more
Israel’s Minister of Tourism arrives in Saudi Arabia for tourism summit
September 27, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
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On the other hand
September 24, 2023 by Michael Kuttner
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Usually, the day after we pray for rain at the end of Succot, the heavens open up, and the long-awaited precipitation descends. Read more
Bibi & MBS flag their talks could include implementing HKOPS
September 24, 2023 by David Singer
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Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS) and Israel’s Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu have given their clearest indication to date that current talks between them to normalise relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel could include their reaching agreement on the terms to successfully implement the Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine solution (HKOPS). Read more
Israel’s UN envoy to JNS: Palestinian issue won’t be resolved anytime soon
September 20, 2023 by Amichai Stein
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As the United Nations General Assembly kicked off its annual general debate in New York on Wednesday, Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan sat down with JNS to discuss wide-ranging issues, from the Palestinians to Iran to Hezbollah. Read more
Guterres decries ‘escalating violence, bloodshed’ in ‘occupied Palestinian territory’
António Guterres, secretary-general of the United Nations, offered a bleak picture of the world in his opening remarks at the U.N. General Assembly in New York on Sept. 19. Read more
Israel angered as UNESCO designates Jericho ruins as World Heritage Site in ‘Palestine’
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) voted on Sunday to recognize ancient ruins near Jericho as a “World Heritage Site in Palestine.”
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Israeli population pushes 10 million as Jewish New Year approaches
Israel’s population will pass 10 million in 2024, according to data the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) published on Wednesday ahead of the Jewish New Year. Read more
Tensions high as Israeli Supreme Court convenes on judicial overhaul
September 13, 2023 by Pesach Benson
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Tensions were high at Israel’s Supreme Court as justices gathered on Tuesday morning to hear petitions against a key component of the government’s judicial overhaul initiative. Read more
Israel’s United Hatzalah on the ground in quake-stricken Morocco
An Israel-based United Hatzalah advance team arrived in quake-stricken Morocco and began preparing for a wide operation. Read more
9/11 memorialised in Israel
September 12, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
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As the world commemorated the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, Keren Kayemeth Le’Israel-Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF), Jewish National Fund-USA (JNF- USA), and the Embassy of the United States of America in Israel held their annual memorial ceremony to honour those who perished during the dreadful attacks. Read more
Protests grip Israel ahead of judicial reform ruling
There have been renewed protests in Israel on the day before an eagerly awaited court hearing on the government’s controversial judicial reform plans. Read more
Israel poised to become key transport hub but will strain ties with China
September 11, 2023 by Pesach Benson
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World leaders attending the G20 summit in New Delhi announced plans to create a transportation corridor between India and Europe via the Middle East. Read more
UIA, ZFA and Taglit plan amazing Israel trip for young Australians
September 10, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
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UIA, in partnership with the Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) and Taglit, will send 40 young adults on a Birthright trip of a lifetime. Read more
Israeli researchers create synthetic embryos from stem cells
September 10, 2023 by Pesach Benson
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Scientists at Israel’s Weizmann Institute of Science have successfully created complete synthetic models of human embryos using laboratory-grown stem cells. Read more
Israel gears up to send aid to quake-stricken Morocco
September 10, 2023 by Pesach Benson
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Israel is preparing to send search and rescue personnel and humanitarian aid to Morocco after an earthquake killed at more than 1,000 in the North African country on Friday. Read more
Palestinians wonder where Saudi peace train will take them
September 6, 2023 by Baruch Yedid - TPS
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A Palestinian Authority delegation departed for Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, hoping to have influence on efforts to deliver an Israeli-Saudi peace agreement. Read more