Israel rejects genocide accusations at World Court
Israel has rejected as “a grossly distorted story” accusations brought by South Africa at the United Nations’ top court that its military operation in Gaza is a state-led genocide campaign aimed at wiping out the Palestinian population. Read more
Barnaby Jones says genocide case against Israel shouldn’t be backed
January 12, 2024 by AAP
Former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce is urging the Albanese government not to back legal action accusing Israel of genocide. Read more
Blinken in talks with Arab leaders on Gaza crisis
January 8, 2024 by AAP
Top US diplomat Antony Blinken, who’s on a five-day mission to the Middle East, is warning of the Gaza conflict ‘metastisising’ across the region without concerted peace efforts. Read more
Stop “repeated hate-mongering against Jews”
January 8, 2024 by AAP
Islamic clerics accused of preaching hate and inciting violence could be hit with legal action as Jewish leaders claim anti-Semitic remarks are not being prosecuted. Read more
Nazi salute and swastika bans target ‘evil ideology’
January 8, 2024 by AAP
Performing the Nazi salute in public or displaying symbols such as the swastika are now illegal. Read more
Pro-Palestine protesters rally at road cycling titles
Pro-Palestine protesters were ushered off the course before the start of the men’s road race at the Australian road cycling championships. Read more
Thousands of extremists posts removed from social media
January 7, 2024 by AAP
More than 2500 violent or extremist social media posts have been removed from online platforms following requests by the federal government in the past six months. Read more
Australia, US, UK issue warning over Red Sea attacks
January 4, 2024 by AAP
Australia has joined the US, UK, Japan and other nations in signing an international statement calling for an “immediate end” to Houthi attacks on vessels in the Red Sea. Read more
Israel bombards Gaza after Hamas deputy’s killing
January 4, 2024 by AAP
Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Israeli army have made statements suggesting the two avowed enemies wanted to avoid risking the further spread of war beyond the Gaza Strip after a drone strike killed a Palestinian Hamas deputy leader in Beirut. Read more
Australia urged to support genocide case against Israel
January 3, 2024 by AAP
Palestinian Australians are calling on the federal government to support South Africa’s genocide case against Israel in the international court, as the war in Gaza continues. Read more
Israeli drone kills Hamas deputy leader in Lebanon
January 3, 2024 by AAP
Israel has killed Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri in a drone strike in Lebanon’s capital Beirut, Lebanese and Palestinian security sources say, as its forces kept pummelling parts of Gaza, vowing further “high-intensity” warfare against the Islamist militant group in the enclave. Read more
Harvard uni president resigns amid plagiarism claims
Harvard University president Claudine Gay has resigned amid plagiarism accusations and criticism over testimony at a US congressional hearing where she was unable to say unequivocally that calls on campus for the genocide of Jews would violate the school’s conduct policy. Read more
Poll shows falling support for Israeli PM Netanyahu
Only 15 per cent of Israelis want Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stay in office after the war with Hamas in Gaza ends, though more support his strategy of crushing the militants, a poll has found. Read more
Australian reported killed fighting for Israel
January 2, 2024 by AAP
An Australian man has been killed in Gaza after being called up for service in the Israeli army, according to reports. Read more
Israeli court rejects law that limited court oversight
Israel’s Supreme Court has struck down a highly disputed law passed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government that rolled back some of the high court’s power and sparked months of nationwide protests. Read more
Community support priority as Gaza bombing intensifies
December 27, 2023 by AAP
The NSW government says it’s open to talks with multicultural communities to ensure adequate support as conflict and civilian deaths continue in Gaza. Read more
Israeli strike on Syria kills senior Iranian general
December 26, 2023 by AAP
An Israeli air strike outside the Syrian capital, Damascus, has killed a senior adviser in Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, three security sources and Iran’s state media say. Read more
Netanyahu vows no let-up in war against Hamas
December 26, 2023 by AAP
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to keep up the fight against Hamas terrorists while Palestinians have mourned more than 100 people who Gaza health officials say were killed in Israeli airstrikes. Read more
Egypt floats ambitious plan to end Israel-Hamas war
Egypt has put forward an ambitious, initial proposal to end the Israel-Hamas war with a ceasefire, a phased hostage release and the creation of a Palestinian government of experts. Read more
‘Tell the truth’: ABC office vandalised for second time
December 22, 2023 by AAP
The ABC’s Melbourne office has been vandalised after red paint was splattered on windows and messages about the Israel-Palestine conflict scrawled across the building. Read more
Labor MPs join political chorus calling for ceasefire
December 19, 2023 by AAP
Federal and state Labor MPs have joined calls for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, joining more than 200 current and former parliamentarians and councillors in signing an open letter. Read more
Plea for cool heads in Australia as war rages in Gaza
The prime minister is calling on Australians to engage with each other peacefully as tensions simmer over conflict in the Middle East. Read more
Mossad and Qatar officials meet as Israel bombards Gaza
December 17, 2023 by AAP
As Israel’s bombardment of Gaza continues, it is showing the first signs of coming to the negotiating table since the collapse of last month’s truce. Read more
Israel’s military chief takes blame for hostage deaths
Israel’s military Chief of Staff, Herzi Halevi, has taken responsibility for the accidental killing of three Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip. Read more
Australia condemns settler violence in the West Bank
December 16, 2023 by AAP
Australia has called on Israel to take immediate action over a rising number of violent acts against Palestinian people in the occupied West Bank. Read more
Israel to allow aid into Gaza via Kerem Shalom crossing
December 16, 2023 by AAP
The World Health Organisation has welcomed the opening of the Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza to allow aid into the enclave. Read more
IDF tragically kills three hostages
December 16, 2023 by AAP
Israeli military spokesman Daniel Hagari says Israeli soldiers accidentally killed three hostages in Gaza after forces mistakenly identified them as a threat and shot them during an operation against a Hamas battalion in Gaza City. Read more
Education, education, education
A reported spike in incidents targeting Australia’s Jewish population has prompted The Executive Council of Australian Jewry to call for the establishment of a national education campaign on anti-Semitism. Read more
Polish ultranationalist MP extinguishes Chanukah candle
December 13, 2023 by AAP
An ultranationalist MP in the Polish parliament has used a fire extinguisher to put out a candle on a menorah that was lit for Chanukah. Read more
Gaza responses cause division in arts community
December 11, 2023 by AAP
A third director of the Sydney Theatre Company Foundation has quit in the wake of pro-Palestine protests by actors. Read more
