Israel investigating second suspected case of Ebola virus
June 21, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Israel’s Ministry of Health reported on Sunday a second suspected case of Ebola in a traveler who recently returned from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Read more
Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Peters during parliamentary hearing on Gaza
June 21, 2026 by Greg Bouwer
Foreign Minister Winston Peters was confronted by pro-Palestinian protesters during a hearing of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee on Thursday, temporarily halting proceedings as security escorted demonstrators from the room. Read more
The U.S.-Iran agreement: Israeli public attitudes
June 21, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A new survey reveals a starkly negative public verdict on Israel’s recent campaign against Iran and Hezbollah, with an overwhelming majority of Israelis viewing the outcome as a strategic failure rather than a victory. Read more
Meta faces scrutiny as Facebook algorithm amplifies Holocaust hate
June 21, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Meta is facing renewed scrutiny over its handling of online antisemitism just days before company representatives are due to appear before the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.
Who will stand with Israel against a new Iran deal?
June 19, 2026 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
Back in 2015, the GOP and most Americans opposed Obama’s appeasement of Tehran. Now, Democrats are against Israel on any issue, and Republicans will not defy Trump.
Despite French government ban, Israeli firms a success at Paris Defence Exhibition
June 19, 2026 by TPS-IL
Israeli defence industry firms’ booths at this year’s Eurosatory exhibition in Paris were visited by people from all over the world and were a “focal point of attraction” throughout the entire week of the exposition, said Israel’s Ministry of Defence in a statement. Read more
US-Iran talks canceled as Vance postpones Switzerland trip
The Friday talks will not take place after Tehran suspended participation over developments in Lebanon.
Trump’s surrender
June 19, 2026 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
Does Donald Trump actually understand what he’s done?
Among children’s laughter, a tribute to the Bibas family
June 19, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Kesser Torah College has honoured the memory of Shiri Bibas and her young sons, Ariel and Kfir, with the unveiling of a memorial plaque in the KTC ELC Oceanside Garden.
Census campaign urges Jewish Australians to be counted
Jewish Australians are being urged to identify accurately in the 2026 Census, as senior religious leaders launch a national campaign encouraging Australians to record their religious affiliation.
Third man charged over alleged Adass Israel Synagogue arson
June 19, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Victorian counter-terrorism investigators have charged a third man over the alleged arson attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue in December 2024.
Haredi protesters clash with Israel police over arrests of draft-refusers
June 18, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Police shut down sections of central Israel’s Route 4 in both directions near Bnei Brak on Wednesday morning after dozens of Orthodox (Haredi) protesters blocked the highway during rush hour in a demonstration against the arrest of Haredi men accused of avoiding military service. Read more
More than ever: Maccabiah 2026 officially launched
June 18, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Maccabiah 2026 was officially launched this week at a celebratory rooftop event at Tel Aviv City Hall, held under the theme “More Than Ever.” Read more
Trump signs Iran deal in Versailles
June 18, 2026 by JNS
Morton Klein, national president of the Zionist Organisation of America, told JNS that the memorandum of understanding is a “disaster” that “stabs Israel in the back”.
Victorian Premier announces major medical partnership with Israel
June 18, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has announced plans for a new long-term partnership between Victoria and Israel’s leading hospitals.
Alleged school terror plot raises alarm over antisemitic and racist radicalisation
June 18, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A 13-year-old Queensland boy accused of plotting an attack on a primary school allegedly discussed hatred of Jewish people and Black people and mass murder online, a court heard on Wednesday.
Israel’s 78th anniversary marked with bipartisan support in Melbourne
June 18, 2026 by David Marlow
On Wednesday night, Victorian Jewish community leaders and state members of parliament celebrated the 78th anniversary of Israel’s independence at the Sofitel in Melbourne.
Mum denies antisemitism at kids’ netball game
June 17, 2026 by AAP
A mother accused of hurling an antisemitic insult during a children’s netball game is set to fight the charge. Read more
‘Without me, there would be no Israel,’ Trump says at G7
June 17, 2026 by JNS
Amid extensive controversy and speculation about the contents of a memorandum of understanding with the Iranian regime, which U.S. President Donald Trump announced without providing much detail, the president said on Tuesday that he is likely to hold a press conference and read it “word by word so that the press covers it accurately”.
Antisemitism inquiry gets full counter-terrorism data
June 17, 2026 by AAP
The antisemitism royal commission has once again knocked back a government bid to keep documents about counter-terrorism funding secret. Read more
El Al to equip fleet with Starlink high-speed Wi-Fi
June 17, 2026 by Brett Goodman TPS-IL
Israel’s national carrier, El Al is due to introduce Starlink-powered in-flight Wi-Fi, the airline announced. Read more
‘Just lots of questions,’ experts say of reported terms of US deal with Iran
June 17, 2026 by JNS
As details of U.S. President Donald Trump’s new Iran framework agreement begin to emerge, Jewish organisations and policy experts said that questions remain whether its terms go far enough and if Tehran can be trusted to adhere to them.
Jewish leaders welcome ceasefire moves with caution
June 17, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Jewish leaders in Australia have urged close scrutiny of a reported US-Iran agreement, warning that any deal must prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons, curb its support for proxy groups and avoid giving Iran economic relief without firm conditions.
Australia eases Israel travel warning after US-Iran peace deal
June 17, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
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.
Mount Scopus announces new co-president ahead of Caulfield move
June 16, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Mount Scopus Memorial College in Melbourne has appointed Jonathan Feder as co-president alongside current president Amy Hershan, beginning a planned leadership transition as the school prepares for its future move to Caulfield.
AFP to probe treatment of Australian flotilla activists
June 16, 2026 by AAP J-Wire
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.
Gencher to contest Pittwater for Liberals
June 16, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Michael Gencher has been named as the Liberal candidate for Pittwater, setting up a contest with independent MP Jacqui Scruby at the 2027 New South Wales election.
Israeli leaders across coalition and opposition reject emerging U.S.-Iran agreement
June 15, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Israeli political leaders across both the governing coalition and the opposition on Monday voiced sharp criticism of an emerging U.S.-Iran agreement, warning it could undermine Israel’s security and highlighting widening political rifts over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the war. Read more
Israeli doctors blast ‘Lancet’ article calling for expulsion from world body
June 15, 2026 by Etgar Lefkovitz - JNS
The Israeli Medical Association (IMA) on Sunday blasted an article published in the prestigious British medical journal The Lancet calling for its expulsion from the World Medical Association as a “cynical politicisation of medicine and health.” Read more
Israel says forces will stay in security zones indefinitely
June 15, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Defence Minister Israel Katz said Monday that Israel’s policy is for the Israel Defence Forces to remain in security zones across Lebanon, Syria and Gaza “indefinitely” to protect Israeli border communities from jihadist threats, even as Tehran sought to tie an emerging U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding to Hezbollah. Read more
