Call to prosecute hate crime in fight against extremism
State and federal governments need to test their anti-incitement laws in court in order to stop extremist groups from flaunting their racist ideology, the federal Nationals leader says. Read more
Nazi death camp survivors mark liberation anniversary at Auschwitz
A group of survivors of Nazi death camps are marking the 79th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp during World War II in a modest ceremony in southern Poland. Read more
UN official, accused of silence on Oct. 7, to visit Israel to learn of Hamas sexual violence
January 28, 2024 by Mike Wagenheim - JNS
Pramila Patten, special representative of the U.N. secretary-general on sexual violence in conflict, plans to arrive in Israel on Monday, the United Nations announced on Thursday. Read more
‘Down with Hamas,’ chant Gazans evacuating Khan Yunis
January 28, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Hundreds of Palestinians evacuating from Khan Yunis chanted “Down with Hamas” on Saturday in a video posted on social media by Israeli authorities as cracks in the terror group’s control of the Strip continued to grow. Read more
Israel wants UNRWA replaced as countries pause funding
January 28, 2024 by AAP
Six European countries have paused funding for the UN Refugee Agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) following allegations that some of its staff were involved in the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. Read more
Israeli Nova site hit by Hamas draws tourists
January 28, 2024 by AAP
At the site of the bloodiest incident in Hamas’ October 7 attack on southern Israel, foreigners and Israelis walk between placards that carry the names and photos of the dead killed at an open-air rave. Read more
The Inheritance Parts I and II
January 28, 2024 by Alex First
A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First Read more
El Al suspends South African flights
January 28, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Israel’s national carrier, El Al, announced on Friday the suspension of flights to South Africa as of April 1. Read more
International Court of Justice rules Israel must prevent genocide, issues no demand for ceasefire
January 27, 2024 by TPS
In a Friday ruling, the International Court of Justice in the Hague ordered Israel to ‘take all measures’ to prevent genocide in Gaza. Read more
UN agency probes staff over role in Oct 7 attacks
The United Nations Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) says it has opened an investigation into several employees suspected of involvement in the October 7 attacks in Israel by Hamas and that it had severed ties with those staff members. Read more
Balaclava clad neo-Nazis storm train, held by police
January 26, 2024 by AAP
Six members of a neo-Nazi group have been arrested after dozens of men wearing black balaclavas and brandishing Australian flags swarmed a Sydney train.
The two who got away – almost
January 26, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Thanks to the readers who let us know the names of yet another two members of the community who were awarded AMs in today’s Honours List. Read more
Israeli actress reveals protesters’ ignorance at film festival
January 26, 2024 by TPS
At the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, Israeli actress, author and activist Noa Tishby chose some revealing questions to ask anti-Israel protesters waving flags and holding banners outside the venue. Read more
Idan Amedi, Israeli star of Netflix drama ‘Fauda’ recounts Gaza blast
January 26, 2024 by Sveta Listratov
Israeli actor Idan Amedi, best known for starring in the hit Netflix show ‘Fauda,’ recounted to reporters on Thursday his experience fighting in Gaza and the blast that had him hospitalised for over two weeks. Read more
The Israeli military’s systematic approach to dismantling Hamas
January 26, 2024 by Yaakov Lappin
On the eve of the war, Hamas possessed an estimated 30,000 armed terrorists, divided into five territorial brigades and 24 battalions across the Gaza Strip. Read more
Israel braces for ruling, focuses attack on south Gaza
January 26, 2024 by AAP
UN judges in The Hague will rule whether to order Israel to suspend its military campaign in Gaza as officials push ahead with efforts to negotiate a new deal for a ceasefire and release of more Israeli hostages. Read more
Shabbat Beshalach: Ancient events modern lessons
January 26, 2024 by Jeremy Rosen
When Moshe led the Children of Israel out of Egypt, they headed due east. Read more
CIA chief eyes Middle East talks for Gaza hostage deal
January 26, 2024 by AAP
US Central Intelligence Agency director William Burns plans to meet with Israeli, Egyptian and Qatari officials in coming days for talks on a potential Gaza hostage deal, a source familiar with the matter says. Read more
Letter from America: Now they are getting in my face
January 26, 2024 by Bruce S. Ticker
In my neighbourhood in Philadelphia, in my haven away from obnoxious, law-breaking pro-Hamas activists, a billboard sponsored by an Arab/Muslim group emerges ahead for motorists travelling south on Bustleton Avenue that posted the words, in black print, “Don’t stop talking about…” followed below in blood-red larger print: “PALESTINE.” Read more
Seventeen
January 26, 2024 by Alex First
A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First Read more
Fatal Amnesia
January 26, 2024 by Michael Kuttner
There are many contagious diseases to which humanity can succumb. Read more
2024 Australia Day Awards: The Jewish Recipients
January 25, 2024 by J-Wire
A husband and wife score OAMs and two awards head to regional NSW. Unless we have erred, the awards go to Victoria and New South Wales more or less evenly. We wish a hearty Mazeltov to all recipients!
Qatar slams Netanyahu over leaked criticism
Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is “appalled” by unconfirmed audio recordings reported in Israeli media of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticising the Gulf state during a meeting with Israeli hostage families, the ministry’s official spokesman Majed Al Ansari said on Wednesday. Read more
Gaza children protest against Hamas
January 25, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Dozens of Palestinian children in the central Gaza city of Deir al-Balah held a rare protest against Hamas on Wednesday, calling on the terror group to release Israeli hostages and end the war so they can return to their homes. Read more
Most Jewish Israelis oppose freeing hostages for end of war
January 25, 2024 by TPS
Sixty per cent of Jewish Israelis oppose a deal that would see the remaining hostages returned in exchange for releasing all Palestinian security prisoners and an end to hostilities in Gaza, according to an Israel Democracy Institute survey published on Wednesday. Read more
How Kabbalah changed Judaism
January 25, 2024 by Jeremy Rosen
There has always been a strong mystical strain of Judaism, going as far back as the prophet Elijah and the chariot that took him up to heaven. Read more
Henry Greener chats with Yossi Goldfarb
January 25, 2024 by Henry Greener-The Shtick
Yossi Goldfarb talks about Current Affairs relating to the ongoing Gaza War and how it affects our community and his position as President of Zionism Victoria. Read more
Israeli protesters block aid trucks from entering Gaza
January 24, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Hundreds of demonstrators prevented humanitarian aid trucks from entering the Gaza Strip from Israel at the Kerem Shalom border crossing on Wednesday. Read more
Farewell messages for Scott Morrison
January 24, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Former Liberal Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced his retirement from politics. Read more
Joseph Brender: more tributes
January 24, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Two tributes from two Israelis in Australia, Israel’s ambassador to Australia, Amir Maimon and the NSW JNF’s emissary, Yossi Eshed, to Joseph Brender, who passed away on Shabbat. Read more
