Bob Carr trades credibility for conspiracy
Former Foreign Minister and NSW Premier Bob Carr has been accused of promoting dangerous antisemitic conspiracy theories.
Jewish organisations react to growing rift between Australia and Israel
Australian Jewish organisations have expressed concern about the potential impact on relations with Israel following Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s announcement that Australia will recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations in September.
Israel to begin Gaza ceasefire talks to end war: PM
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that Israel will immediately resume negotiations for the release of all hostages held in Gaza and an end to the nearly two-year-old war, but on terms acceptable to Israel. Read more
Israel to combat media bias via flurry of international delegations
Four hundred international delegations with more than 5,000 participants will visit the Jewish state by the end of the year, as part of a new campaign to fight the widespread anti-Israel narratives in world media, the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem announced on Thursday. Read more
Hamas ‘death culture’ beyond comprehension, says founder’s son
August 22, 2025 by Amelie Botbol - JNS
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Hamas’s embrace of “death culture” is beyond comprehension for much of the world, Mosab Hassan Yousef, the eldest son of Sheikh Hassan Yousef, the founder of the terrorist group, told JNS on Tuesday. Read more
The E1 battle: Why Israel can’t bow to Macron’s Palestinian fantasy
August 22, 2025 by Fiamma Nirenstein - JNS.org
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Israel’s recent approval of 3,401 housing units in the strategic E1 corridor has unleashed the usual chorus of outrage from world leaders and Palestinian statehood advocates. Read more
Israeli military coordinates with Gaza City medical officials ahead of push into area
The IDF is coordinating the move of the population from Gaza City south for its protection as Israeli forces move into the area. Read more
‘Forever tarnished’: Netanyahu spews more vitriol on PM
Israel’s prime minister has launched another verbal salvo against Anthony Albanese over his handling of the situation in the Middle East as calls grow for calm. Read more
World’s first human spinal cord implant to take place in Israel
August 21, 2025 by Pesach Benson
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Israel is preparing to perform the world’s first-ever human spinal cord implant using a patient’s own cells, a medical breakthrough that could allow paralysed patients to stand and walk again, Tel Aviv University announced on Wednesday. Read more
Uni students demand action against Israel
More than 5000 students across Australia are expected to gather for mass meetings, where they will vote in a national student referendum on Palestine. Read more
Upholding the values that define us as a people
August 21, 2025 by Menachem Rosensaft
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Ambassador Ronald S. Lauder, the president of the World Jewish Congress, is demonstrating both courage and integrity in urging the leaders of the State of Israel to adhere to “the vision that Theodor Herzl or the founders of Israel had for the state — a vision rooted in safety, democracy and moral purpose for all its citizens.” Read more
Israel revokes visas of Australian representatives to Palestinian Authority
August 19, 2025 by Pesach Benson
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Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has revoked the visas of Australian representatives assigned to the Palestinian Authority, delivering notice to the Australian Ambassador in Jerusalem on Monday, the Foreign Ministry announced. Read more
Knesset committee authorizes call-up of 430,000 reservists amid Haredi draft dispute
August 19, 2025 by Pesach Benson
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An Israeli parliamentary committee narrowly approved on Monday the extension of emergency powers to summon reservists, authorising the military to call up as many as 430,000 soldiers as the war in Gaza intensifies. Read more
Australia accused of antisemitism after blocking Israeli lawmaker’s visit
August 18, 2025 by Pesach Benson
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Israeli right-wing politicians denounced Australia on Monday after Canberra barred Religious Zionism MK Simcha Rothman from visiting the country, calling the decision antisemitic and a capitulation to terrorism. Read more
Israeli MP who branded Gaza kids ‘enemies’ denied visa
Far-right Israeli politician Simcha Rothman has been denied entry into Australia, with the home affairs minister citing the government’s hard line against hate. Read more
Israeli rabbi marries off fallen son’s ex-fiancée
August 17, 2025 by Canaan Lidor - JNS
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Nearly two years after Capt. Amitai Tzvi Granot was killed fighting Hezbollah terrorists in the Galilee; his father, Rabbi Tamir Granot, officiated on Monday at the wedding in Caesarea of Amitai Tzvi’s former fiancée, Roni. Read more
Israel gripped by nationwide strike as hostage families warn ‘silence kills’
A nationwide general strike swept Israel on Sunday as families of the hostages protested the government’s decision to expand the war in Gaza rather than pursue a deal to bring their loved ones home. Read more
Netanyahu rejects partial hostage deal
August 17, 2025 by Pesach Benson
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Amid renewed reports of Hamas’ flexibility on a phased ceasefire-hostage agreement, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office declared Saturday night that Israel will only accept a comprehensive deal that secures the release of all captives at once. Read more
Netanyahu lays out principles for victory and ending Hamas war
On Thursday night, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outlined his government’s conditions for ending the war against Hamas in Gaza. Read more
The Madonna of Gaza
August 15, 2025 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
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The superstar Madonna has urged the Pope Leo XIV to visit the Gaza Strip and “bring his light” to the children there “before it is too late.” Read more
PM defends Palestine recognition after US ‘disgust’
Australia’s decision to recognise Palestine was made in the interest of its citizens, the prime minister has said, after a US official decried the move. Read more
NZ Jewish Council urges caution on premature recognition of Palestinian state
August 15, 2025 by Greg Bouwer
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The New Zealand Jewish Council has reiterated its long-held position that the only viable resolution to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict is a negotiated two-state solution — one that results in a secure and recognised Israel alongside a peaceful and democratic Palestinian state, reached through direct talks and backed by mutual recognition and security guarantees. Read more
‘Disgust’: US diplomat attacks ALP’s Palestine decision
America’s ambassador to Israel has taken aim at the federal government’s decision to recognise Palestinian statehood at a United Nations meeting in September. Read more
Israel moves forward with long-stalled e1 housing project
August 15, 2025 by Pesach Benson
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Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced that he will approve tenders for more than 3,000 housing units in the long-stalled E1 project between Jerusalem and Ma’ale Adumim, declaring the move a “revolution.” Read more
PM slams Hamas as senior leader denies praising him
Anthony Albanese has warned against trusting Hamas propaganda as an official from the terrorist group denies reports it backed Labor’s “political courage”. Read more
Global momentum behind Australia recognising Palestine
The international community is making a united effort to recognise Palestine, the prime minister says, despite a top US official saying Australia’s push is meaningless. Read more
Trump’s message to Israel: ‘Remember Oct. 7’
August 12, 2025 by David Isaac - JNS
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“I have one thing to say: remember October 7, remember October 7,” U.S. President Donald Trump told Axios on Monday, referring to the Oct. 7, 2023, invasion of southern Israel by the terror group Hamas. Read more
Indigenous Friends of Israel not pleased with Palestine decision
August 12, 2025 by J-Wire News Service
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The Indigenous Friends of Israel International has not welcomed Australia’s announcement that it would support recognition of a Palestinian state. Read more
Plan to seize Gaza City pushed Australia to recognition
The prime minister hopes recognition will help lay the path to peace after revealing Australia’s decision was spurred by Israel’s plans to occupy Gaza City. Read more
Israel faces growing calls to scrap Gaza offensive plan
International condemnation is growing over Israel’s plan for a military takeover of Gaza City ahead of an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting. Read more






