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
‘Tentative deal’ for Gaza hostages: Washington Post
November 19, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
The White House is disputing a report that Israel, the US and Hamas have reached a tentative agreement to free dozens of women and children being held hostage in Gaza. Read more
Politicians temper stance on ceasefire after protests
November 13, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Top politicians have softened their objections to a ceasefire in the Middle East after a weekend of nationwide demonstrations showed strong support for peace. Read more
Caulfield synagogue evacuated on Shabbat
November 11, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Violence has erupted as pro-Palestine and pro-Israel protesters squared off in Melbourne’s southeast after a suspicious fire at a nearby burger shop. Read more
Solidarity in Sydney and Melbourne
October 29, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
The haunting images of children kidnapped by Hamas gunmen have been placed in empty prams in Sydney’s CBD as communities across the nation remain divided over the conflict in the Middle East. Read more
Safe home
October 18, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Australians who have left Israel have been reunited with family members at Sydney airport in emotional scenes. Read more
Australian dead in Israel as citizens call for help
October 11, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Grandmother Galit Carbone is the first Australian confirmed dead after the Islamic group Hamas attacked Israel, killing hundreds of civilians and taking others hostage. Read more
Tensions rise over rallies, vigils for Mideast unrest
October 9, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Protesters have marched in solidarity with Palestinians in Sydney as Australia’s Jewish community mourns the victims of renewed conflict in Israel. Read more
Court orders state to apologise to Jewish students
September 14, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Five former Victorian students have successfully sued the state for failing to protect them against anti-Semitic discrimination, bullying and racism they experienced in high school. Read more
Ban on Nazi salute, symbols one step closer in Victoria
August 29, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
A Victorian ban on the Nazi salute is one step closer with legislation to be introduced to parliament. Read more
US condemns Israeli minister’s ‘inflammatory comments’
August 27, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Israeli Police Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has sparked outrage with a statement on the freedom of movement of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, including strong condemnation from the United States, Israel’s biggest supporter. Read more
Leifer: Who is saying what…and the timeline of a gruelling experience
August 24, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Sisters sexually molested by their ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer felt a wave of relief and validation as they learned their abuser would spend years behind bars. Read more
ALP status quo on Israel-Palestine
August 18, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
The Labor Party Conference held in Brisbane has maintained the recent changes in its policy regarding the Israel-Palestinian conflict without any further additions. Read more
Nazi salute, symbols outlawed in Australian first
August 16, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Tasmania has become the first jurisdiction to ban the Nazi salute, with penalties of up to three months in jail on the cards for first-time offenders. Read more
Australia to strengthen objection to Israeli settlements
August 8, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Australia will strengthen its objections to the Israeli government’s planned settlement expansion and is “gravely concerned” by activities that hinder the prospect of peace in the region. Read more
Fresh pressure on Albanese govt to recognise Palestine
June 19, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Rank and file Victorian Labor members have heaped fresh pressure on the Albanese government to follow through on an official party policy to recognise Palestinian statehood. Read more
Nazi symbols risk prison under proposed federal law
June 14, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Australians are being sent a clear message that there is no excuse for displays of hate as a proposal to ban Nazi and Islamic State symbols enters federal parliament. Read more
Three Israeli soldiers, Egypt officer die in gunbattle
June 4, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Three Israeli soldiers and an Egyptian security officer have been killed near the countries’ border, Israel and Egypt say, in an incident whose details remain unclear. Read more
Julian Leeser sets the wheels of criminalisation of Nazi symbolism into motion
May 22, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Federal MP Julian Leeser has revived efforts to impose an Australia-wide ban on Nazi symbols. Read more
Julia Gutman awarded the 2023 Archibald Prize
May 5, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Everyone has an opinion on the Archibald Prize, but anyone who believes the judges picked youth over experience this year should take a little pause. Read more
ASIO backs federal push to ban Nazi symbolism
April 27, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Australia’s spy agency says a proposed bill outlawing Nazi symbols could help stop extremist radicalisation and recruitment. Read more
Randwick stoush over flying Israeli flag
April 19, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council has formally congratulated Randwick City Council for standing firm on its decision to fly the Israeli flag for Yom Ha’atzmaut – in the face of moves to rescind the decision. Read more
