Woollahra and Waverley councils vote for memorial to victims of October 7 amid rising antisemitic graffiti

In a unified gesture of solidarity and remembrance, Woollahra and Waverley Councils in Sydney have united and resolved to commission a permanent public art installation commemorating the tragic events of October 7, 2023, which claimed 1,180 Israeli lives. Read more

Gaza man with possible Hamas links loses fight for visa

A painter fleeing from the Gaza Strip whose visitor visa was revoked due to suspected terrorist links has lost a court bid to be with his family in Australia. Read more

Hezbollah rocket strikes UNIFIL headquarters

A rocket fired by Hezbollah struck the Lebanese headquarters of the United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon in Naqoura, the international peacekeepers confirmed on Tuesday. Read more

Israel expects disabled soldier numbers to reach 100,000 by 2030

Around 12,000 injured Israeli soldiers and security personnel have entered physical rehabilitation since October 7, 2023, according to figures released by the Defence Ministry on Tuesday.
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University antisemitism subject for parliamentary committee

Antisemitism at Australian universities has been referred to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights for inquiry and report. Read more

Soldier hurt in Gaza succumbs to wounds, bringing IDF toll to 772

An Israel Defence Forces soldier wounded earlier this month while battling Hamas terrorists in the northern Gaza Strip has succumbed to his wounds, the military announced on Monday night. Read more

Nelson Mandela’s grandson denied UK visa over Hamas support

Mandla Mandela, grandson of anti-Apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, has been denied an entry visa to the United Kingdom due to his support for the Hamas terrorist organization. Read more

Knesset passes legislation banning UNRWA

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Hamas scrambles for ceasefire as Israel mulls cutting off northern Gaza aid

Hamas’s new willingness to negotiate a ceasefire stems from its fear of a plan being considered by Israeli leaders to isolate northern Gaza from humanitarian aid and starve the terror group, and not necessarily because of the death of Yahya Sinwar in mid-October. Read more

Israeli laser defense set for 2025 deployment after $815 million expansion

An Israeli laser-based air defence system under development is expected to become operational in mid-2025, the Israeli Defence Ministry said on Monday as it announced the signing of a 2 billion-shekel (A$815 million) order to expand its production. Read more

ECAJ taking Islamic preacher to court

Proceedings have been commenced in the Federal Court of Australia against a self-described Islamic preacher, Wissam Haddad (aka Abu Ousayd), and a religious centre, Al Madina Dawah Centre Incorporated, located in western Sydney following speeches allegedly made at the centre late last year, recordings of which have been uploaded online. Read more

Australia denies visa to right wing commentator Candace Owens

Australia has denied a visa for controversial American commentator Candace Owens, with Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke citing her “capacity to incite discord.” Read more

‘We have not broken’: Israel marks anniversary of October 7 attacks

Israeli leaders stressed national unity, strength and resilience as the country marked the anniversary of the October 7 attacks on Sunday. Read more

At Least six killed, dozens injured as truck strikes bus in Tel Aviv Area

At least six people were killed and dozens injured when a truck struck a bus in the area of Glilot north of Tel Aviv on Sunday morning, with numerous victims still trapped beneath the truck. Read more

Harris owes Holocaust victims an apology for comparing Trump to Hitler, survivor says

Jerry Wartski, 94, lifts up the sleeve of his purple shirt revealing the number that the Nazis tattooed on him, as he tell the camera, “I know more about Hitler than Kamala will ever know in 1,000 lifetimes.” Read more

Fraser Beath McEwing 1938-2024

J-Wire has lost one of its closest friends with the passing of music reviewer Fraser Beath McEwing who passed away overnight at the age of 86. Read more

Israel hits Iran’s missile fuel-mixing facilities

In a major blow to Iran’s ability to mass-produce missiles, Israeli airstrikes have hit buildings in Iran where solid fuel for ballistic missiles is mixed. Read more

‘Grave Mistake’ or ‘Good Beginning’? Israeli politicians on scope of attack on Iran

The Israeli attack on Iran has drawn both criticism and applause at home from across the political spectrum. Read more

Magistrate makes example of trio over Nazi salutes

A magistrate has stressed the need for general deterrence in sentencing three men who performed Nazi salutes outside the Sydney Jewish Museum.
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Israeli army links Al-Jazeera reporters to Hamas, captured documents reveal

Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad documents seized by Israeli soldiers in Gaza confirm that six active Al-Jazeera journalists are members of those terror groups, the Israel Defense Forces said on Wednesday. Read more

‘Israeli swastika’: restaurant boss’s claim over symbol

A restaurateur who pleaded guilty to displaying a Nazi symbol at a pro-Palestinian rally, initially told police it was an “Israeli swastika”. Read more

Al Yazbek removed from Nomad management

Rebecca Yazbek, co-owner of the NOMAD Group of restaurants, today announced the removal of her husband and business partner, Al Yazbek, from the company’s management.
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‘Friendly and productive’ 2.5 hour meeting with Blinken in Jerusalem, Netanyahu says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in Jerusalem with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday afternoon, according to U.S. and Israeli readouts. Read more

Teen to fight charge of displaying Hezbollah flag

A 19-year-old woman plans to fight a charge that she displayed a terrorist organisation symbol by flying a Hezbollah flag at a protest. Read more

Israel hammers Radwan force command centres in Tyre

The Israeli Air Force struck approximately ten command and control centres belonging to various Hezbollah military units, including command centres of the elite Radwan Force, the Israel Defense Forces confirmed on Tuesday. Read more

Iranian-led olim espionage ring uncovered in Israel

Seven Israeli Jews, including two minors aged 16 and 17, as well as a father and son, have been in custody since September on suspicion of serious espionage for Iran in exchange for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Read more

Blinken set to visit Israel for 11th time since Oct. 7

During a trip to the Middle East, including Israel, this week, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will “discuss the importance of bringing the war in Gaza to an end, securing the release of all hostages and alleviating the suffering of the Palestinian people,” the U.S. State Department said. Read more

Israel strikes 230 Lebanon, Gaza targets; Hezbollah launches morning barrage

Israeli aircraft struck 230 Hezbollah and Hamas targets in Lebanon and Gaza in the past 24 hours, the Israel Defence Forces said on Tuesday morning as Hezbollah fired a new barrage of missiles at Israel. Read more

Federal coalition pledges $8.5m for Sydney Jewish Museum expansion

The Federal Coalition has announced an $8.5 million commitment to fund the expansion of the Sydney Jewish Museum, matching the $8.5 million already pledged by the NSW state government. Read more

‘UNIFIL cannot be part of the solution’ after report Hezbollah bribed peacekeepers

Following a report that Hezbollah bribed UNIFIL peacekeepers to use their positions in southern Lebanon and took control of their security cameras along the border, an analyst said the monitors “cannot be part of the solution.” Read more

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