Nazi costumes removed after Perrottet row
January 13, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Costume shops are removing Nazi uniforms from their catalogues a day after NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet admitted to dressing up as a Nazi at his 21st birthday. Read more
UN vote ‘despicable’, says Israel – Australia votes against, NZ abstains
January 1, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
Israel has condemned and the Palestinians have welcomed a United Nations General Assembly vote asking the International Court of Justice to provide an opinion on the legal consequences of Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territories. Read more
Nazi symbols spark anguish on eve of ban
December 22, 2022 by AAP J-Wire
Nazi swastikas have been found painted in Melbourne’s east and southeastern suburbs, a week before a ban on the symbols is enforced in Victoria. Read more
UN to refer Israeli occupation to court – Lapid’s reaction
November 13, 2022 by AAP J-Wire
The United Nations decolonisation committee has adopted a draft Palestinian resolution requesting an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice on Israel’s prolonged occupation. Read more
Australia reverses Israel capital decision
October 18, 2022 by AAP J-Wire
The Albanese government has reversed a decision by the previous coalition government to recognise West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. Read more
Lebanon, Israel agree maritime border deal
October 12, 2022 by AAP J-Wire
Lebanon and Israel have reached a historic agreement demarcating a disputed maritime border between them, Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid says. Read more
Neo-Nazis, far-right extremism on the rise
August 30, 2022 by AAP J-Wire
Neo-Nazism and other far-right extremist ideologies are a growing threat in Victoria, putting marginalised groups at risk of violence, a new report has found. Read more
Walt Secord to quit parliament
August 19, 2022 by AAP J-Wire
NSW upper house Labor MP Walt Secord will not contest the March 2023 election after standing down from the opposition’s shadow ministry following bullying allegations. Read more
Truce declared by Israel and PIJ
August 8, 2022 by AAP J-Wire
Israel and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad militant group have declared a truce, raising hopes of an end to the most serious flare-up on the Gaza frontier in more than a year. Read more
Reporter killed by Israeli forces: inquiry
June 26, 2022 by AAP J-Wire
Information reviewed by the UN human rights office suggests Israeli security forces fired the shots that killed Palestinian-American reporter Shireen Abu Akleh in May, not indiscriminate firing from Palestinians, a spokesperson says. Read more
Nazi symbol banned in Victoria
June 22, 2022 by AAP J-Wire
Victoria has passed legislation banning the public display of the Nazi swastika. Read more
Lapid to be Israeli PM ahead of election
June 21, 2022 by AAP J-Wire
Israeli parliamentarians will vote to dissolve parliament, opening the way for the country’s fifth election in three years, following weeks of pressure on Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s fragile ruling coalition. Read more
