Abbas calls for sanctions against Israel at UN

Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas demanded on Monday that the U.N. sanction Israel for alleged breaches of its charter and failure to implement resolutions, Ramallah’s Wafa news outlet reported. Read more

Protests break out as Netanyahu fires defence minister

Thousands of Israelis took to the streets on Tuesday night to protest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Read more

Fourteen people investigated for terror symbol displays

Police are investigating the display of terrorist iconography and whether rhetoric about killed terrorists crossed the threshold into inciting violence. Read more

Council cancels workshop to be run by pro-Palestine activist

North Sydney Council has cancelled an anti-racism workshop to be run by Hue, a company co-founded by pro-Palestine activist Elsa Tuet-Rosenberg. Read more

A vision for Holocaust remembrance: Yad Vashem chairman Dani Dayan on his first official visit to Australia

As Dani Dayan was preparing for his inaugural visit to Australia after assuming the role of Chairman of Yad Vashem in August 2021, he reflected on the weight of his responsibility in ensuring the Holocaust’s lessons are never forgotten. Read more

Lowy and Leibler to be awarded Israel’s Presidential Medal for global Jewish advocacy

Australia’s Sir Frank Lowy and Mark Leibler will receive Israel’s highest civilian honour, the Israeli Presidential Medal of Honour, for their extensive contributions to Israel and the global Jewish community. Read more

From Australia’s Jewish Past

Dr Doreen Miriam Bridges AM – an eminent early childhood music educator Read more

Ryvchin’s book on antisemitism reaches every member of parliament

The Independent MP for Wentworth Allegra Spender has distributed Alex Ryvchin’s book ‘The 7 Deadly Myths: Antisemitism from the Time of Christ to Kanye West’ to each Member and Senator of Australia’s Parliament House. Read more

Blood sugar levels play a key role in brain aging: can diet slow cognitive decline?

The body’s blood sugar level is known to be linked to brain atrophy, and now findings from a team of international researchers suggest that dieting can slow the brain’s aging process. Read more

Israeli military officer is fifth suspect arrested over leaked classified documents

An Israeli military officer working in the Prime Minister’s Office is one of five people arrested during an investigation into leaked classified documents. Read more

Israel’s oldest newspaper faces backlash over publisher’s ‘freedom fighters’ comments

The editorial board of Haaretz, Israel’s longest-running newspaper, distanced itself on Monday from publisher Amos Schocken’s remarks describing Palestinian terrorists as “freedom fighters.” Read more

Yad Vashem head in Australia

Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan is in Australia for the first time since taking the helm of the World Holocaust Remembrance Center in August 2021. Read more

AIJAC shocked at ABC Ombusdman rejection

The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council has expressed its frustration and shock at the ABC Ombudsman’s rejection of its complaint that was an “open and shut” case involving factual errors. Read more

Israel withdraws recognition of UNRWA

Israel withdrew its recognition of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon tweeted on Monday morning. Read more

Israeli airstrikes kill terrorist who participated in Oct 7 massacre

Israeli airstrikes eliminated a Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist who participated in the October 7 attacks and a Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon and the Israel Defence Forces announced on Monday morning. Read more

Fraser 1938-2024

At the end of September, I drove Fraser McEwing to the Opera House to review the Sydney Symphony Orchestra performing a program including Mahler’s Fourth Symphony. Read more

Emirati strategist Amjad Taha on advocacy mission for peace across Australia

Prominent Emirati political strategist and journalist Amjad Taha, renowned for his work in Middle Eastern affairs, is headlining a series of events across Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra this month. Read more

Sydney University accused of antisemitism

The University of Sydney is facing mounting criticism and potential legal action over allegations of antisemitism on campus. Jewish students and staff members are reportedly considering a class-action lawsuit, claiming they have encountered a hostile environment perpetuated by certain academics whose actions allegedly foster antisemitic sentiments. Read more

Andrews awarded Jerusalem Prize

Former Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has been awarded the prestigious Jerusalem Prize by the Zionist Federation of Australia, Zionism Victoria and the World Zionist Organisation. Read more

UNRWA to be booted from Israel with good reason

Decisions by Israel’s Knesset voting: Read more

Feintooner

This week’s cartoon:  UNrwa UNwelcome Read more

Scientists uncover malaria parasite’s crystal secrets, paving way for new treatments

An international team of scientists has provided an unprecedented look into the unique crystals formed by the malaria parasite, opening doors to potentially more effective treatments against a disease that continues to claim over half a million lives annually. Read more

US sends B-52 Stratofortress bombers amid mounting Iranian threats

American B-52 Stratofortress bombers deployed to the Middle East arrived in the region amid mounting threats of another Iranian attack on Israel, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed on Saturday night. Read more

From AI to Cybersecurity: How Australia and Israel are tackling tomorrow’s biggest challenges together

The Australia-Israel Innovation Summit, held in Sydney recently, brought together Australian and Israeli experts and business leaders to discuss how to harness technology and innovation to tackle pressing global challenges. Read more

More than skin deep: Oct. 7 memorial tattoos

Campaigning for the release of their loved one, relatives of Liri Albag, one of 101 hostages still being held by Hamas in Gaza, got the word “faith” tattooed on themselves, replicating one of Liri’s tattoos. Read more

Stumping for Harris, Bill Clinton notes Jews were in Holy Land prior to advent of Islam

Campaigning for Vice President Kamala Harris at Christ Temple Apostolic Faith Church in Muskegon Heights, Mich., on Wednesday night, former President Bill Clinton discussed Israel extensively at the end of his nearly 45-minute remarks. Read more

Albanese report slammed as ‘gross perversion of history,’ ‘weaponizing Holocaust comparisons’

Francesca Albanese, the U.N. special rapporteur for Palestinian rights, presented a new report to the United Nations General Assembly which purports to provide “clearly identifiable” proof that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians. Read more

On the other hand

The Hebrew month of Tishrei has concluded and that means students are back full time at schools and universities. Read more

A Trump victory will destroy American democracy

I cannot for the life of me comprehend how any Jew, let alone a Holocaust survivor or a descendant of a Holocaust victim or survivor, could vote for Donald Trump who espouses the fascist ideology that enabled the Holocaust to occur. Read more

A new (political) danger for delicatessens

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