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Abraham Foxman, towering champion against antisemitism, dies at 86

JNS — Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:09 +0000

Abraham H. Foxman, the Holocaust survivor who became one of the most influential Jewish leaders in the United States and a relentless global voice against antisemitism, has died at the age of 86. Foxman served as national director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) from 1987 until 2015, capping a 50-year career with the organisation he […]

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The Royal Commission seeks truth, not ideological ‘balance’

J-Wire News Service — Mon, 11 May 2026 04:02:56 +0000

A Sydney councillor with a long record of antizionist activism has urged supporters of the pro-Palestinian movement to “flood” the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion with submissions. Many in the Jewish community and beyond are likely to see it as an attempt to counter testimony from Australians who have experienced genuine antisemitism. Ahmed […]

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Darwin honours Australia’s only Jewish premier

Rob Klein — Sun, 10 May 2026 01:13:57 +0000

A ceremony in Darwin honouring Australia’s only Jewish state premier, Vaiben Louis Solomon, has highlighted the long but little-known history of Jewish contribution to the Northern Territory as community leaders warn of rising antisemitism nationwide. Executive Council of Australian Jewry president Daniel Aghion, who attended the Darwin ceremony, said the visit offered “a salutary reminder […]

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Yom Haatzma’ut celebration marked by unity, resilience and defiance

Rob Klein — Fri, 08 May 2026 06:16:27 +0000

Political leaders, diplomats and members of Sydney’s Jewish community gathered on Thursday night to celebrate Israel’s 78th Independence Day. This was a powerful show of solidarity amid rising antisemitism and the ongoing Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. The annual Yom Ha’atzma’ut reception was presented in Sydney’s CBD by the NSW Jewish Board of […]

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Second hearing block of Royal Commission to examine lead-up to Bondi terror attack

J-Wire News Service — Fri, 08 May 2026 01:11:14 +0000

The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has announced that the second hearing block will have a major focus on the circumstances surrounding the December 2025 terror attack at Bondi Beach during the “Chanukah by the Sea” celebration. The hearings will examine key issues identified in the Commission’s Interim Report, including the terrorism threat […]

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Firebombing of Kosher restaurant destroyed communal hub

Rob Klein — Thu, 07 May 2026 05:08:28 +0000

Kosher eatery Lewis’ Continental Kitchen served customers in Bondi for over 50 years before being firebombed in an alleged antisemitic attack. The owners of a former Kosher eatery say it was a community hub before being gutted by fire during the so-called “Summer of Terror”. Lewis’ Continental Kitchen on Curlewis St in Bondi was firebombed […]

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Accused Bondi shooter faces 19 new charges

Rob Klein — Wed, 06 May 2026 08:14:24 +0000

The man accused over the Bondi Beach Chanukah attack that left 15 people dead is facing 19 additional criminal charges, according to court documents filed in Sydney. Naveed Akram, 24, appeared before Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court after prosecutors filed the additional allegations linked to the December 14 attack at the “Chanukah by the Sea” […]

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AFP launches online counter-terrorism centre in shadow of Bondi Terror attack

Rob Klein — Wed, 06 May 2026 02:37:57 +0000

The Australian Federal Police has today announced a new Counter Terrorism Online Centre aimed at detecting and disrupting extremist threats. The announcement comes five months after the ISIS-inspired terror attack at the Chanukah by the Sea celebration at Bondi Beach, where 15 people were killed, sending shockwaves through Australia’s Jewish community and beyond. AFP Commissioner […]

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Former Age editor calls out antisemitism in submission

J-Wire News Service — Tue, 05 May 2026 23:14:19 +0000

Veteran journalist Michael Gawenda has written a submission to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, drawing on a long career in Australian media, including as editor in chief of The Age. I am a former Editor in Chief of The Age, the first Jewish editor of the paper. I was a journalist for […]

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Royal Commission – antisemitism ‘interlaced’ with actions of Israel

AAP — Tue, 05 May 2026 09:35:55 +0000

While most Jewish Australians hold a strong attachment to the state of Israel, opinions on the government and its policies vary greatly, an inquiry has heard. Jewish Australians should not be held accountable for the actions of the Israeli government, despite most holding a strong attachment to the country itself, the inquiry was told. Peter […]

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