Orthodox principal Leifer ‘took advantage’ of teens
March 8, 2023 by AAP
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish school principal Malka Leifer used her position of power to sexually exploit her teenage students, taking advantage of their vulnerability, a jury has been told. Read more
Door open for Sydney United to join second-tier: FA
March 7, 2023 by AAP
Racist behaviour by some Sydney United 58 fans won’t prevent the club from entering Australian soccer’s proposed second-tier competition. Read more
Two charges dropped against ultra-Orthodox principal
March 6, 2023 by AAP
Two charges have been dropped against former ultra-Orthodox Jewish school principal Malka Leifer as they predate when the relevant legislation came into effect. Read more
Woman ‘distraught’ disclosing alleged Leifer abuse
March 2, 2023 by AAP
One of three sisters allegedly sexually abused by former ultra-Orthodox Jewish school principal Malka Leifer was distraught when revealing what happened to her, a court has been told. Read more
Israel arrests suspects in West Bank settler rampage
March 1, 2023 by AAP
Police have arrested six suspects over a settler rampage in the occupied West Bank that an Israeli general described as a “pogrom” and which followed a deadly Palestinian gun attack. Read more
Israelis step up protests over government’s legal overhaul
March 1, 2023 by AAP
Israelis protesting a contentious government plan to overhaul the judicial system have stepped up their opposition, with large demonstrations and road closures expected in what protest leaders have dubbed a “national disruption day”. Read more
Leifer ‘teary’ after stood down
February 28, 2023 by AAP
As ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer was stood down over allegations she sexually abused three women, she cried and claimed to have done nothing wrong, her trial has been told. Read more
Israelis, Palestinians meet amid West Bank violence
February 27, 2023 by AAP
Palestinian and Israeli officials have agreed during face-to-face talks to take steps to build mutual confidence following a rash of deadly violence. Read more
Ex-teacher Leifer allegedly claimed accuser was needy
February 27, 2023 by AAP
A former ultra-Orthodox Jewish school principal accused of raping three sisters allegedly told one of her accusers that she was helping her to get over her neediness. Read more
Leifer’s trial back in open court
February 27, 2023 by AAP
After weeks of closed-door hearings court is expected to open again in the trial of former ultra-Orthodox Jewish school principal Malka Leifer, who is accused of raping three former students. Read more
Israel troops kill 11 Palestinians in West Bank: medics
February 23, 2023 by AAP
Israeli troops have killed 11 Palestinians, including at least four gunmen and four civilians, and wounded more than 100 others during a raid on a flashpoint city in the occupied West Bank, witnesses, militant groups and medical officials say. Read more
Israel’s parliament advances law for judicial overhaul
February 21, 2023 by AAP
Israel’s parliament has voted to push ahead with a contested overhaul of the country’s judicial system championed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s religious-nationalist government that has sparked mass protests. Read more
Olympic canoe star Fox continues Australian dominance
Olympic gold medallist Jessica Fox wasn’t prepared to be upstaged by her little sister Noemi, storming to victory in the final of canoe event at the Australian championships. Read more
Palestinian killed by Jewish settler, Palestinians say
February 12, 2023 by AAP
A Jewish settler fatally shot a Palestinian in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials said. Read more
Egypt wants West Bank violence quelled ahead of Ramadan
February 10, 2023 by AAP
Egypt has stepped up mediation between Israel and the Palestinians in a bid to tamp down violence in Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank and prevent its spread to the Gaza Strip ahead of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Read more
Ex-Orthodox principal Leifer denies raping sisters
February 8, 2023 by AAP
Former ultra-Orthodox Jewish school principal Malka Leifer allegedly raped a former student and told her it would help her for her wedding night. Read more
Trial begins for ex-Orthodox principal Malka Leifer
February 8, 2023 by AAP
The trial has begun for former ultra-Orthodox Jewish school principal Malka Leifer, who is accused of sexually abusing three ex-students.
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Israeli raid on Palestinian camp kills at leave five
February 6, 2023 by AAP
Israeli forces have killed a number of armed fighters during a raid on a refugee camp near the occupied West Bank city of Jericho aimed at capturing suspected Hamas militants. Read more
Silent for 80 years, music from war camps plays again
February 5, 2023 by AAP
The musical notes were scrawled on bits of toilet paper, tissue and card, sitting silent in a bundle for decades. Read more
Iran blames Israel for drone attack, vows revenge
February 2, 2023 by AAP
Iran has blamed Israel for a drone attack on a military factory near the central city of Isfahan, the semi-official ISNA news agency says, vowing revenge for what appeared to be the latest episode in a long-running covert war. Read more
Israel may be behind Iran drone strike
January 30, 2023 by AAP
Israel appears to have been behind an overnight drone attack on a military factory in Iran, a US official said. Read more
Holocaust survivors call for salute ban
January 27, 2023 by AAP
Holocaust survivors are calling on the Victorian premier to ban the Nazi salute, saying the gesture brings back the memories and pain of millions of Jewish people murdered. Read more
Police raids over neo-Nazi signs in Qld
January 19, 2023 by AAP
Queensland police have raided three properties and seized racist and neo-Nazi banners after offensive imagery was displayed across southeast Queensland. Read more
WA to ban display of Nazi symbols
January 19, 2023 by AAP
The West Australian government plans to criminalise the display and possession of Nazi symbols, with some exceptions. Read more
No lectures from Bob Carr
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has said he won’t take lectures from former Labor premiers about damaging revelations he wore a Nazi uniform to his 21st birthday party. Read more
Crossbench MP to refer Perrottet to police
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottett will be referred to police after a minor party questioned whether he breached the law by not declaring his Nazi costume incident when he joined the Liberal party. Read more
Perrottet putting Nazi mistake behind him
January 15, 2023 by AAP
Dominic Perrottet has sought to draw a line in the sand over the Nazi costume controversy, saying he is looking to the future. Read more
Israelis rally against Netanyahu’s reforms
Tens of thousands of Israelis have demonstrated in three major cities against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s judicial reform plans, with organisers accusing him of undermining democratic rule weeks after his re-election. Read more
Labor not calling for Perrottet’s resignation
NSW Opposition Leader Chris Minns won’t call on the premier to resign after Dominic Perrottet admitted he wore a Nazi costume at his 21st birthday celebration. Read more
MP calls for Perrottet’s head
January 13, 2023 by AAP
Senior colleagues are backing NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet after revelations he wore a Nazi uniform to his 21st birthday party, despite a leading crossbencher calling for his head. Read more
