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Outrage after DJ leads antizionist chants at Sydney Biennale

Rob Klein — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 22:04:59 +0000

Sydney’s Biennale of Sydney has come under renewed criticism after an American DJ used a festival performance to accuse Israel of genocide and lead chants supporting Palestinian “resistance” during the taxpayer-funded event. The incident occurred during a set by DJ Haram at White Bay Power Station on Friday night. During the performance she led chants […]

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Sydney Biennale criticised for one-sided anti-Israel focus

Rob Klein — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:23:48 +0000

The 2026 Biennale of Sydney, which will open this Saturday, is facing criticism following claims in many artworks, exhibition texts, and related statements that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. This has raised questions about political bias in one of Australia’s major publicly funded arts festivals. Critics argue that certain participating artists have presented accusations […]

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Author Randa Abdel-Fattah to appear at Sydney Writers Festival

AAP J-Wire — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:48:58 +0000

Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah will appear at the Sydney Writers’ Festival, Australia’s largest writers’ event. Her removal from Adelaide Writers’ Week sparked a major controversy, prompting organisers to defend their commitment to free expression and leading to the withdrawal of numerous authors and the eventual cancellation of the festival. Sydney Writers’ Festival confirmed today that […]

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Pro-Palestine slogans to be banned in nation-first move

AAP — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 06:07:18 +0000

Popular pro-Palestinian slogans will be outlawed as one state introduces sweeping legislation to crack down on hate speech and antisemitism. A controversial slogan calling for Palestinian liberation will be outlawed in one state in an Australia-first move that forms part of sweeping laws to target anti-Semitism. Queensland will become the first state to expressly ban […]

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Writers’ mass exodus after festival bans Palestinian

AAP — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 04:46:28 +0000

Dozens of authors have withdrawn from a major Australian festival over a decision to remove its only Palestinian writer because of “cultural sensitivities”. A growing list of prominent authors who have withdrawn from a major Australian festival after the only Palestinian writer booked for the event was removed by its board. International writers M. Gessen, […]

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Bondi’s Palestinian flag horseback ride sparks beach ban

Rob Klein — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:23:14 +0000

A man who galloped his horse across Bondi Beach waving a Palestinian flag has prompted Waverley Council to rewrite the rules. On September 8, influencer and açaí shop owner Ehtesham Ahmad rode his Arabian horse, Khalil, along the sand during heightened tensions between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups at Bondi Beach. Ahmad also stopped to argue […]

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With terrorist behind Sbarro bombing still free, Roths urge US Jewish groups to act

David Isaac - JNS — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 07:38:12 +0000

Aug. 9 marked 24 years since the Sbarro pizzeria bombing in Jerusalem, when a Hamas suicide bomber entered the bustling establishment and took the lives of 16 people, including eight children and a pregnant woman. Some 130 were wounded. Three Americans were killed in the attack. Two died on the day of the bombing: Malki […]

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AJDS calls for sanctions against Israel

David Marlow — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 08:41:35 +0000

The Australian Jewish Democratic Society (AJDS) has once again moved against the mainstream Jewish community in Australia. They have joined with numerous Muslim and pro-Palestine organisations calling for the Albanese Government to impose sanctions on Israel and immediately recognise Palestine as a sovereign state”. Other organisations that have joined in the joint advertising campaign in […]

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Harbour Bridge protest to proceed after court ruling, as Jewish leaders warn of rising tensions

Rob Klein — Sat, 02 Aug 2025 04:08:42 +0000

A major pro-Palestinian protest is set to take place on the Sydney Harbour Bridge this Sunday, August 3, after the NSW Supreme Court rejected a bid by police and the Premier to block the event. There have been renewed warnings from Jewish community leaders about safety, antisemitism, and social cohesion. The so-called “March for Humanity”, […]

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Lion cub rescued from Palestinian village near Jerusalem

JNS — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 07:57:13 +0000

A lion cub was found on Saturday tied to a tree in the yard of a home in the Palestinian village of Abu Dis, east of Jerusalem, the Israel Nature and Parks Authority said. The rescue mission was carried out by the Judea and Samaria District investigator of the Israel Nature and Parks Authority within […]

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