Chancellor warns universities failed Jewish students after October 7

Western Sydney University chancellor Jennifer Westacott revealed her childhood experience of “severe violence” and antisemitism in a speech to Australian Jewish Funders and the Dor Foundation on Monday, 1 December.

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Peace education now      

President Trump’s Gaza peace plan, adopted by the UN Security Council on November 17, 2025, includes references to a reformed Palestinian Authority that would be able to regain control over the Gaza administration…write David Bedein and Arnon Groiss. Read more

Oxford Union: Israel is a greater threat than Iran

The Oxford Union on Thursday voted overwhelmingly in favour of a motion declaring Israel a greater “threat to regional stability” than Iran following a debate between Hillel Neuer, the director of UN Watch, and Mohammad Shtayyeh, a former Palestinian Authority prime minister, The Jewish Chronicle reported. Read more

Historic first: Holocaust included in draft NZ Year 10 curriculum

For the first time in New Zealand history, the Holocaust is explicitly included in the draft Year 10 Social Sciences curriculum, marking a major step forward in Holocaust education across New Zealand. 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

Shas quits Netanyahu government, stops short of toppling it

The Orthodox Shas party quit the Israeli government on Wednesday, but a decision not to immediately topple the government gives Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu time to resolve the thorny issue of mandatory army service for yeshiva students. Read more

University of Sydney issues formal warning over Gaza image

The University of Sydney has issued an official warning to the student association at its Conservatorium of Music following a controversial slide presented during an Orientation Week event that criticized Israel’s actions in Gaza and attributed rising global antisemitism to Israeli policy.

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Vic premier ‘fed up’ with university encampments

“Fed up” Victorian premier Jacinta Allan is calling for pro-Palestine protesters occupying universities to leave, as the state’s police union warns moving in on the encampments is a no-win situation. Read more

Ignominy

Defined as a public shame and disgrace, this word more than adequately sums up the current turmoil convulsing universities. Read more

‘Keep fighting’: school students’ promise for Palestine

Students say they will not let up with their demands as hundreds skipped school in support of Palestine and an end to the conflict in Gaza. Read more

‘Moral duty’: students strike to support free Palestine

NSW school students are expected to swap textbooks for protest placards in a rally to show solidarity with Palestinians. Read more

School students hit the street to stand with Palestine

Over 1,000 Victorian school students have blocked a major intersection in Melbourne, calling for a free Palestine. Read more