Northern Israel mayor slams emerging Hezbollah ceasefire as ‘surrender’

Kiryat Shmona Mayor Avichai Stern denounced an emerging ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, warning it could lead to “another October 7th” in Israel’s northern region. Read more

Hamas-enforced taxes on humanitarian aid spark deadly clan fight in Khan Yunis

Members of a heavily armed Palestinian clan in Khan Yunis violently clashed with Hamas police on Sunday night over Hamas taxes on humanitarian aid deliveries. Read more

UAE arrests three suspects in killing of Israeli rabbi

Three people have been arrested in the United Arab Emirates in connection with the alleged murder of an Israeli citizen, the Emirati interior ministry says. Read more

Friedman & New York Times resurrect Trump’s deal of the century

New York Times opinion columnist Thomas Friedman has offered President-elect Donald Trump some friendly advice on resolving the Arab-Jewish conflict just 14 days after Trump’s landslide victory. Read more

Feintooner

This week’s cartoon: International Court of Criminals Read more

‘Common economic and security interests’: rabbi’s murder won’t chill Israeli-UAE ties, says expert

The murder of a rabbi in the United Arab Emirates won’t have a chilling effect on Israel-UAE economic and security ties, an expert told The Press Service of Israel on Sunday. Read more

Airport arrest for man over anti-Israel graffiti attack

A police manhunt has ended in an arrest after a series of cars were defaced and torched during a vandalism spree involving anti-Israel slogans. Read more

Israel’s government severs ties with Ha’aretz

The Israeli government is severing ties with the Haaretz daily over the publisher’s controversial remarks about Palestinian terrorists, Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi announced on Sunday. Read more

Baby Sophie returns to her genetic parents after two-year legal battle over fertility clinic mix-up

The genetic parents of Baby Sophie, born in a fertility clinic mix-up that shocked Israel, ended a two-year legal battle with the woman who carried and raised her. Read more

‘Plug and Play’: COVID-19 nasal spray’s nanotech could target cancer and other diseases

Israeli and Portuguese scientists unveiled a novel COVID-19 vaccine that is not only effective against all major variants but can be administered as a nasal spray and — unlike conventional vaccines — stored at room temperature. Read more

Israel has let 900,000 tons of food into Gaza, data show

Israel has let into the Gaza Strip almost 900 kilotons of food in some 40,000 trucks over the past year, according to official data. Read more

Rabbi found murdered

Israel’s prime Minister’ Office reports that Rabbi Kogan’s body has been found. Read more

Man charged with doing Nazi salute at march

A man has been charged with doing a Nazi salute at a march in Sydney’s inner west after he stepped in front of marchers and allegedly made threatening remarks. Read more

Israeli officials fear for rabbi missing in UAE

An Israeli-Moldovan rabbi living in the United Arab Emirates is missing, with Israeli authorities raising the suspicion he may have been kidnapped as tensions remain high with Iran. Read more

Hamas says hostage killed in Israeli Gaza Strip attack

A woman who was kidnapped and taken to the Gaza Strip has died in an Israeli attack in the enclave’s northern, the military arm of Hamas says. Read more

On the other hand

Helping humanity to conquer diseases remains a priority for Israeli researchers. Read more

A journalist’s journey in southern Lebanon’s war-torn villages – video content

We bumped along the rugged dirt road in the armored personnel carrier, the hum of its engine mingling with the crunch of debris beneath its heavy tires. Read more

No overhaul of hate crime laws after nine-month review

A review sparked by calls to criminalise inflammatory Islamic sermons has found several unintended consequences could flow from expanding incitement laws. Read more

Israel’s oldest citizen turns 110

Israel’s most senior citizen marked her 110th birthday this week with a heartfelt celebration organized by the staff at Netanya’s Laniado Hospital. Read more

The pope’s embrace of evil discourse

With just a few words, Pope Francis has plunged relations between Jews and Catholics into their worst crisis for decades and undone years of delicate rapprochement. Read more

Premier Chris Minns visits Woollahra

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns visited Emanuel Synagogue in Sydney’s Woollahra this morning, meeting with synagogue leaders following a spate of antisemitic incidents that recently occurred nearby in Woollahra. Read more

New Zealand proscribes Hezbollah and the Houtis as terrorist entities

The New Zealand government announced that both The Houthis and Hezbollah have been designated as terrorist entities in New Zealand. Read more

Australia legally obliged to act on Israel war warrants

Australia can’t choose what world court rulings it will adhere to, an expert says, after arrest warrants were issued for Israel’s PM and ex-defence minister. Read more

Israel’s Chief Rabbinate

While the world’s attention has been focused on the American election, a far less publicized but still significant election for the Chief Rabbinate took place in Israel. Read more

Resist or roll over

This is the dilemma faced by Jews since time immemorial when faced by threats whether physical or verbal. Read more

Celebrating Israel

The 20th anniversary of NCJWA’s  Celebrating Israel annual event will mark ”The Vote” in 1947. Read more

Rabbi Glasman awarded Sir John Monash Award

The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) has recognised the exemplary achievements and contributions to the Jewish community of St Kilda Hebrew Congregation’s Rabbi Yaakov Glasman at its 86th Annual General Meeting this week. Read more

Shaked visa denial sparks outrage

Former Israeli interior and justice minister Ayelet Shaked has been denied a visa to visit Australia on the grounds that she could “vilify” Australians or “incite discord.” Read more

Wong backs court’s independence over Israeli PM warrant

Australia is defending an international court after it issued warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant. Read more

Stop The Hate Mate campaign launched at NSW Parliament House

The Stop The Hate Mate campaign was launched at New South Wales Parliament House, marking a united effort to combat hate speech and foster harmony within the community. Read more

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