Just under 29,000 Australasian visitors to Israel in 2022
January 5, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
26,700 Australians visited Israel in 2022, with another 2,200 travellers from New Zealand. Read more
Shabbat Vayehiy: Favouritism
January 5, 2023 by Jeremy Rosen
As we come to the end of the Book of Bereishit (Genesis), we can look back and see a thread in the narrative of human beings grappling with the moral and spiritual challenges that we all face. Read more
The Fabelmans: a movie review by Alex First
January 4, 2023 by Alex First
Master filmmaker Steven Spielberg’s searing personal memories are illuminated on the big screen in The Fabelmans. Read more
Neighbours criticise Israel minister’s visit
January 4, 2023 by AAP
Israel’s new national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s visit to the Al Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem, a site also revered by Jews, prompting fierce condemnation from the Palestinians and several Arab countries. Read more
Netanyahu’s UAE visit postponed over Ben-Gvir’s Temple Mount visit
January 4, 2023 by Baruch Yedid - TPS
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s first official visit to the United Arab Emirates has been postponed due to National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s Tuesday morning visit to the Temple Mount. Read more
Steven Lowy co-signs a letter of concern to Netanyahu
January 4, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In his capacity as Chair, Board of Trustees of Keren Hayesod, Sydney-based Steven Lowy has co-signed a letter of concern to Israel’sPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from The Jewish Agency. Read more
Netanyahu’s new security cabinet is the most right-wing in Israel’s history
January 4, 2023 by Tamir Morag
The new Israeli government on Tuesday appointed members of the incoming Security Cabinet, a ministerial committee in charge of outlining and implementing foreign and defence policy. Read more
Registration open for the Jerusalem Marathon
January 3, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Tens of thousands of runners from all over Israel and around the world are expected to participate in the 12th International Jerusalem “Winner” Marathon. Read more
Blueback: a movie review by Alex First
January 3, 2023 by Alex First
With a strong environmental message, Blueback is a feel-good story about protecting and saving the reef. Read more
Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount
Israel’s far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has visited the compound that houses the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, a move condemned by Palestinians as provocative and, despite warnings, it could lead to violence. Read more
Missile strike disables Damascus airport
January 2, 2023 by AAP
The Syrian army says an Israeli missile strike had briefly put the Damascus International Airport out of service, the latest in a string of strikes targeting Iran-linked assets. Read more
Commonwealth Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis receives knighthood
January 2, 2023 by JNS
The Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth, Ephraim Mirvis, has been appointed Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2023 New Year Honours. Read more
Israel’s new government must not abandon Jerusalem
January 2, 2023 by Efraim Inbar
The transfer of the Jerusalem Affairs Ministry to a Haredi party (UTJ) constitutes the abandonment of Jerusalem to non-Zionist hands. In the long run, this will lead to the loss of the capital city. Read more
Iranian writer sentenced to death for interview with Israeli channel
January 2, 2023 by JNS
Iranian writer and painter Mehdi Bahman has been sentenced to death by Iran’s Revolutionary Court. Read more
Israel’s new diaspora minister hits the ground running
January 2, 2023 by Ruthie Blum - JNS
The swearing-in on Thursday of Israel’s 37th government elicited a collective sigh of relief from right-wing voters, for whom the nearly two full months that it took Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to forge his coalition felt like an eternity. Read more
A conversation with Ron Dermer provides a blueprint for Israel’s strategy
January 2, 2023 by Mike Wagenheim - JNS
Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States Ron Dermer was sworn in Thursday as strategic affairs minister. Read more
Feintooner
January 2, 2023 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon: Bombs Away
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Under the radar negotiations on Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine
January 2, 2023 by David Singer
Israel and Saudi Arabia have reportedly begun US-brokered peace negotiations that will be conducted far away from the media and public gaze. Read more
Bibi visits the Kotel
January 2, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara, have visited the Western Wall. Read more
Netanyahu’s surprising pick for National Security Adviser is ominous message to Iran
January 2, 2023 by Tamir Morag
Tzachi Hanegbi is about to become one of the most influential figures in Benjamin Netanyahu’s new government after the Prime Minister appointed him to the position of National Security Adviser and head of the National Security Council (NSC). Read more
On the other hand
January 1, 2023 by Michael Kuttner
The Chanukah lights are packed away for another year, and those who may have overdosed on latkes and survived sufganiyot (doughnuts) can now go back to eating healthy food. Read more
UN vote ‘despicable’, says Israel – Australia votes against, NZ abstains
January 1, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Israel has condemned and the Palestinians have welcomed a United Nations General Assembly vote asking the International Court of Justice to provide an opinion on the legal consequences of Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territories. Read more
A Man Called Otto – a movie review by Alex First
January 1, 2023 by Alex First
Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks) seems like anything but a nice man. He likes to keep to himself and is curt to the point of rudeness. In fact, he is known for it. Read more
