Sydney University apologises
September 20, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
The Jewish community is calling for a stronger investigation into anti-Semitism on university campuses, but others say it could tackle valid criticism of Israel. Read more
Holocaust, colonisation in school curriculum overhaul
September 12, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
Students across NSW will learn about the effects of colonisation on Indigenous Australians as part of a major high-school education overhaul. Read more
Israeli hostage rescued from Gaza after ten months
August 28, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
Israeli hostage Qaid Farhan Alkadi has been transferred to hospital and his condition is stable after his rescue ten months after he was abducted. Read more
‘Not who we are’: premier condemns far-right protest
August 12, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
A far-right protest march through Brisbane has been condemned by Queensland’s premier and the Jewish community. Read more
Misrepresentations and crucial omissions
August 5, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
The Israeli embassy has accused Australia of making misrepresentations and crucial omissions in its response to a report on aid worker Zomi Frankcom’s death. Read more
Martin Indyk, diplomat who sought Mideast peace, dies
July 26, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
Martin Indyk, an author, think tank leader and diplomat who worked toward peace in the Middle East, has died aged 73. Read more
Albanese – ‘Right thing’: Australia acts against Israeli settlers
July 25, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
Israeli settlers linked to beatings, sexual assaults and the torture of Palestinians in the West Bank have been sanctioned by Australia. Read more
Josh Burns’ office smashed and set on fire
June 19, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
Vandals have smashed windows and set fire to the front of federal Labor MP Josh Burns’ Melbourne electoral office in what he has branded a “politically motivated attack”. Read more
Israeli hostage freed in time to visit terminal mother – rescuer dies from wounds
June 9, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
Hours after being rescued from eight months captivity in Gaza, freed hostage Noa Argamani arrived at a hospital in Tel Aviv to see her terminally ill mother. Read more
Vic premier ‘fed up’ with university encampments
May 21, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
“Fed up” Victorian premier Jacinta Allan is calling for pro-Palestine protesters occupying universities to leave, as the state’s police union warns moving in on the encampments is a no-win situation. Read more
“A sad and shameful day for all Australians”
May 11, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
Australia’s support of a UN resolution on Palestine will help to broker peace, the foreign minister says, but a Labor MP argues it will leave Jewish Australians isolated. Read more
Arrests as protests over Gaza war disrupt major cities
April 15, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
Arrests have been made as train stations, ports and parts of Australia’s biggest cities are blockaded by widespread protests against the war in Gaza. Read more
Iran attacks: Australian and Jewish reactions
April 14, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
Statements from the World Jewish Congress and Australian leaders following the Iranian attack on Israel. Read more
Australia calls for two-solution to end Gaza violence
April 9, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
Recognising Palestinian statehood could be the only way to end the cycle of violence in the Middle East and build momentum toward a two-state solution, Foreign Minister Penny Wong says.
Australia resumes UN Gaza funding after security checks
March 15, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
Australia has unfrozen aid to a United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees after security advice, following accusations some staff helped attack Israel. Read more
Victorian Iftar dinner cancelled over Gaza war tensions
February 29, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
The Victorian premier has cancelled an upcoming Iftar dinner following growing calls for a boycott over Australia’s response to the Gaza war and tensions over controversial comments by an Islamic leader. Read more
October 7 attack ‘legitimate’: Islamic Council rep
February 28, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
A spokesman for a leading Islamic group in Victoria has described Hamas’ attack on Israel in October as legitimate resistance, as he called on the premier to cancel an annual Iftar dinner. Read more
No evidence ‘gas the Jews’ was chanted at Opera House
February 2, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
Police have found no evidence an offensive anti-Semitic phrase was used at a widely condemned pro-Palestine rally on the steps of Sydney Opera House. Read more
Burger shop fire arrests, police rule out hate crime
January 31, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
Two men have been arrested over a burger shop fire in Melbourne that sparked a violent clash between supporters of Palestine and Israel. Read more
Wong sounds alarm over civilian deaths and ‘just’ peace
January 17, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
As the number of Palestinians being killed in the Gaza war continues to climb since the October 7 Hamas attack, Penny Wong has urged for genuine steps towards peace and security. Read more
Penny Wong: decision not to visit the Oct 7 sites ” insulting and deeply concerning”
January 15, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
Australia’s Foreign Minister, Senator Penny Wong is visiting Israel and will not be inspecting the kibbutzim, targets of the October 7 massacre. Read more
Israel faces International Court of Justice
January 11, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
Israel is preparing to defend itself at the top United Nations court against accusations of genocide in Gaza, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly rebuffed for the first time calls by some right-wing ministers to permanently occupy the enclave. Read more
Israel set to face Gaza genocide charges at World Court
January 11, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
Israel is preparing to defend itself at the top United Nations court against accusations of genocide in Gaza, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly rebuffed for the first time calls by some right-wing ministers to permanently occupy the enclave. Read more
Australia votes in favour of Gaza ceasefire at UN: Community response
December 13, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Australia has voted in favour of a UN resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza, hours after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called for a “sustainable ceasefire” with his Canadian and New Zealand counterparts. Read more
‘Keep fighting’: school students’ promise for Palestine
December 8, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Students say they will not let up with their demands as hundreds skipped school in support of Palestine and an end to the conflict in Gaza. Read more
Penny Wong plans to visit Israel within weeks
December 8, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Penny Wong will make a visit to the Middle East within weeks, following a bipartisan delegation travelling to Israel. Read more
No arrests as police usher neo-Nazi march out of town
December 4, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
The lack of arrests at a white supremacist march in regional Victoria has been defended despite political and community leaders dubbing the group cowards. Read more
Palestine protest backlash rocks Sydney Theatre Company
November 29, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
A prominent Sydney Theatre Company board member has quit after actors held a pro-Palestine protest onstage. Read more
Hamas frees new group of hostages
November 27, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
The Israeli military says 13 Israelis and several foreign citizens have been released from captivity in the Gaza Strip. Read more
860 visas for Palestinians with Australian connections
November 22, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Between October 7 and November 20, the Department of Home Affairs approved 860 visas for Palestinians with connections to Australia, according to reports from the ABC. Read more
