Australia eases Israel travel warning after US-Iran peace deal

Australia has lifted its highest travel warning for Israel, downgrading the Smartraveller advisory from “do not travel” to “reconsider your need to travel” following a tentative peace agreement between the United States and Iran.

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AFP to probe treatment of Australian flotilla activists

An independent investigation could be held into the detention of almost a dozen Australians taken by Israel while trying to deliver aid to war-torn Gaza.

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Australia, UK and Canada establish peace fund for Israelis and Palestinians

Australia, the United Kingdom and Canada have announced a new International Peace Fund for Israelis and Palestinians.

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Blundering

This past week has been characterised by a widespread outbreak of blundering among politicians and officials. Read more

Australia, Canada, France, Norway, U.K. sanction ‘extremist settlers’ in Judea and Samaria

The foreign ministers of Australia, Canada, France, Norway and the United Kingdom said on Tuesday that they were taking “coordinated action” to sanction “extremist settlers” for what they said were “horrific levels of settler violence against Palestinian civilians.” Read more

Australia’s new ambassador to Israel takes up his post

Australia’s new ambassador to Israel, Neil Hawkins, has formally taken up his post after presenting his credentials to President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem in mid‑May.

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AIJAC criticises government position on Lebanon

The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council has criticised the federal government’s call for de-escalation in Lebanon, arguing the position risks misrepresenting the origins of the conflict and drawing false equivalence between Israel and Hezbollah.

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Australia and Israel at odds over Lebanon ceasefire

Lebanon must be included in a temporary truce in the Middle East, Australia says, warning motorists will pay the price at the bowser if the conflict drags on. Read more

Australia warns Israel against south Lebanon occupation

Israel should not occupy southern Lebanon, and international law needs to be upheld, Australia’s foreign minister says.

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Australia orders staff to leave Israel and UAE

The federal government has told non-essential officials to get out of Israel and the UAE “due to the deteriorating security situation” in the Middle East. Read more

Hundreds of Aussies heading home from Middle East

A Sydney-bound flight is on its way to Dubai, carrying fleeing Australians, as crisis teams are sent to the Middle East to provide extra consular support.

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92-year-old survivor urges action against hatred at Adelaide museum reopening

At 92, Holocaust survivor Andrew Steiner delivered a message shaped by experience and urgency: remembrance must lead to action.

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Wong defends Israeli president visit amid threats and protests

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has defended the decision to host Israeli President Isaac Herzog, saying the visit is intended to support Australia’s Jewish community following the Bondi Beach terror attack, despite threats, protests and growing political criticism.

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Australia declines to join statement criticising Israel

The Albanese government has declined to sign up to an international statement expressing concern about Israel demolishing an aid agency’s headquarters. Read more

Jewish community leadership calls for a Royal Commission

The Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ), the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, together with the Jewish roof organisations in each State and Territory, call for a Federal Royal Commission into antisemitism. Read more

‘Desperately sorry’: Wong apologises to Jewish community after Bondi attack

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has apologised to Australians and the Jewish community following the Bondi Beach terror attack, conceding the federal government could have done more to confront antisemitism and hate speech.

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Focus turns to lasting peace as ceasefire deal hailed

A ceasefire in the Middle East is a welcome breakthrough, Australia’s prime minister says, but the next steps to a lasting peace and recovery loom as tougher prospects. Read more

Australia urged to act after Israel genocide finding

Australia is being urged to take action against Israel after its war in Gaza was branded an act of genocide against Palestinians. Read more

Israel attacks Hamas in Qatar, Trump ‘very unhappy’

Donald Trump says he’s “very unhappy about every aspect” of the surprise Israeli strike on Hamas leaders in the capital of close US strategic ally Qatar. Read more

‘Israel takes full responsibility’ for Qatari airstrike; fate of Hamas leaders unclear

In his first comments on the airstrikes in Qatar, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel was fully responsible for the operation. Read more

Australia urged to act as experts declare Gaza genocide

Australia cannot wait until international courts decide that a genocide is happening in Gaza, an expert says, urging the government to take imminent action. Read more

Penny Wong meets released hostage

Released hostage Eli Sharabi met Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Canberra yesterday. 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

Indigenous Friends of Israel not pleased with Palestine decision

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

Australia, France leaders discuss crisis in Gaza

The leaders of Australia and France have made plans to meet at a United Nations gathering, where Palestinian statehood and the crisis in Gaza will be major issues. Read more

Australia co-ordinating on recognition of Palestine

Australia is one step closer to recognising Palestinian statehood and is coordinating with other nations on the issue, as the foreign minister warns there might soon be “no Palestine left”. Read more

A two-state solution? Maybe the best way to ‘ensure’ another slaughter

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The rally causes Australia to commits more food, medical aid for Gaza and comments from Jewish leaders

Australia has pledged an extra $20 million in humanitarian assistance for women and children in war-torn Gaza after more than 100,000 turned out in protest across the country to spotlight suffering in the besieged enclave. Read more

‘Wrong side of history’: senator hits out at sanction

Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi has lashed Labor and the coalition for being on the “wrong side of history” over the war in Gaza as the parliament sanctioned her. Read more

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