Hitler/Netanyahu composite posters in Sydney
November 5, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Large posters showing a doctored image of Hitler behind a mask bearing a photo of Benjamin Netanyahu have appeared in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs and the CBD. Read more
Holocaust survivor group ‘heartbroken’ Spielberg yet to comment on Hamas attack
November 5, 2023 by David Swindle
Steven Spielberg, whose Holocaust drama Schindler’s List came out 30 years ago, has yet to comment publicly on the Hamas terror attacks against Israel on Oct. 7. A group of Holocaust survivors is trying to convince him to change that. Read more
Media wars
November 5, 2023 by Yaakov - DryBones - Kirschen - JNS
Not so long ago, I was watching television news coverage of the bombings in Ukraine. I told my wife that it was hard to imagine what it would be like. Read more
‘Sinwar sealed Hamas’s fate; a mistake by Nasrallah will do the same to Lebanon’
November 5, 2023 by Yaakov Lappin
Hamas chief in Gaza Yahya Sinwar made a mistake and sealed Hamas’s fate in the Strip, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said on Saturday, adding that “if [Hezbollah chief Hassan] Nasrallah makes a mistake, he will determine Lebanon’s fate.” Read more
Ben Cohen: A letter to the rest of the world
November 5, 2023 by Ben Cohen - JNS.org
Dear non-Jews, Read more
Bandt promotes Free Palestine event with blank map of Israel
November 5, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Greens’ leader Adam Bandt has promoted today’s Melbourne rally march, “Stand with Gaza”, featuring a red-coloured graphic of an unnamed Israel. Read more
Monday – ABC – Australian Story – Libbi Gorr
November 5, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Whatever happened to Elle McFeast? Read more
ISRAELOPHOBIA: The Newest Version of the Oldest Hatred & What to do about it
November 3, 2023 by Rabbi Jeffrey Cohen
A book review by Rabbi Jeffrey Cohen Read more
Israel encircles Gaza City as US urges ‘localised’ pause
November 3, 2023 by AAP
Israeli troops battling Hamas militants have encircled Gaza City, the military says, while the US is pushing Israel to briefly halt attacks to allow in aid. Read more
Hostages
November 3, 2023 by Jeremy Rosen
We are in the midst of a horrendous hostage crisis. Kidnapping is such a fundamental crime that it is one of the Ten Commandments. Read more
Unsurprising
November 3, 2023 by Michael Kuttner
It is astounding to see that there are still individuals who are surprised by subsequent developments following the Hamas pogrom. Read more
Tablets become a lifeline for Israeli children with special needs
November 3, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Eight-year-old Mendy Pruss sat in his wheelchair, dumbfounded. Why did the soldiers at the front door want to see him? Read more
Israeli academics join with others in calling the UN to help to release hostages
November 3, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
Senior Israeli and international academics are calling on the UN Secretary-General to take action to secure the release of Israeli children abducted in Gaza and prevent irreparable harm. Read more
Hamas incursion – Zionist propoganda
November 3, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A pro-Palestinian group in Melbourne is inviting citizens to cover posters of the hostages captured by Hamas with ones of their doing. Read more
Infringement notices issued over Israeli hostage Bondi Beach disruption
November 3, 2023 by AAP
Police have issued infringement notices to two men after a memorial at Bondi Beach for Israeli hostages taken by Hamas was vandalised. Read more
Hopes for civilian corridors as Australians leave Gaza
November 2, 2023 by AAP
More Australians trapped in Gaza could soon be let into Egypt through a humanitarian corridor as hundreds of foreign passport holders prepare to leave. Read more
Man to be charged under new law banning Nazi salute
November 2, 2023 by AAP
A Melbourne man is expected to become the first person charged under a new Victorian law outlawing Nazi salutes and symbols. Read more
Shabbat Vayeyra: Who is Sodom today?
November 2, 2023 by Jeremy Rosen
Can a whole society be corrupt? Surely, some people must be able to see when things begin to go wrong, or peer pressure is just too powerful to resist. Read more
A concert not to be missed: A music review by Fraser Beath McEwing
November 2, 2023 by Fraser Beath McEwing
Although there were three omissions from last night’s Emirates Master Series SSO concert, they didn’t detract from an outstanding event. Read more
L’Chaim – to Life: Ilana Maizels – JNF Emergency Appeal for Israel’s South
November 2, 2023 by Features Desk
Maurice Klein speaks with Ilana Maizels, Executive Director of JNF Victoria. Read more
116 Israeli children orphaned by Hamas’s terror attack, lawmakers told
November 2, 2023 by Pesach Benson
The Hamas terror attack of Oct. 7 has left 116 children from 59 families orphaned, according to data presented to the Knesset’s Labour and Welfare Committee on Tuesday. Read more
Dark laughter: How Israelis are using humour in a time of war
November 2, 2023 by Gidon Ben-Zvi
“They’re cockroaches. Instead of Iron Dome we need a big Iron Shoe to stomp out every one of them,” the mild-mannered pediatrician grinned at me after he had examined my daughter’s ailing foot. “Give her Nurofen for three days after meals. That should do the trick.” Read more
Albanese, Netanyahu talk, refugee air strike condemned
November 1, 2023 by AAP
Anthony Albanese and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have held talks as calls mount for a Middle East ceasefire following air strikes that hit a refugee camp in Gaza. Read more
Nine Israeli soldiers killed when APC is struck by rocket
The Israel Defence Forces announced early Wednesday morning the deaths of nine additional soldiers in the Gaza Strip, bringing to 11 the number of troops killed in action the previous day. Nine of the 11 were killed when their armored personnel carrier was struck by an anti-tank rocket on Tuesday. Read more
Sydney University cans anti-Israel event
November 1, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Mark Scott, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sydney, took steps to prevent an event entitled “Palestine: The Case for Global Intifada” from taking place today.
One Life
November 1, 2023 by Alex First
A movie review by Alex First – a movie about saving Jewish children Read more
In the Club
November 1, 2023 by Alex First
A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First Read more
Incoming NZ PM Luxon wants ceasefire in Gaza
November 1, 2023 by J-Wire
Incoming New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon has backed calls for a “humanitarian truce” in Gaza, the position the country supported at the United Nations. Read more
Israel’s ambassador to NZ: “If you wish to help Hamas, pressure Israel”.
November 1, 2023 by Ran Yaakoby
Israel’s ambassador to New Zealand, Ran Yaakoby, has penned this article following NZ’s vote at last Saturday’s UN’s Security Council for an “immediate, durable and sustainable humanitarian truce”. Read more
Two Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza fighting
November 1, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Two Israel Defence Forces soldiers have been killed in Gaza. Read more