B’nai B’rith NSW is confronting antisemitism and anti-Zionism with an essay contest
September 12, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
B’nai B’rith NSW is tackling antisemitism and anti-Zionism with a new essay contest calling for tertiary education students to share their perspectives and solutions to address the current antisemitism and anti-Zionism on campus. Read more
‘We can’t live like this’: Israeli parents plead for safer schools after Hezbollah drone strike
September 11, 2024 by Sveta Listratov
Following intensified rocket fire on Nahariya and one day after a Hezbollah drone struck a residential building, residents of the northern coastal city demonstrated on Tuesday morning for stronger military action. Read more
Where they lived, where they were executed
September 11, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant: “The IDF has released horrific footage taken in the Hamas terror tunnel where six hostages were murdered. Read more
Netanyahu: ‘I’m doing everything to return the hostages, win the war’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday night that he is listening to the concerns of the Hamas hostages’ families and doing everything in his power to secure the captives’ release. Read more
Jordan condemns Allenby Bridge terror attack, blames Israel
September 10, 2024 by JNS
One day after a Jordanian terrorist murdered three Israeli border guards at the Allenby Bridge border crossing, Amman’s foreign ministry on Monday denounced “harm to civilians for any reason” while accusing Jerusalem of “escalatory steps” that provoked the shooting attack. Read more
Woman who threw sand at Ben-Gvir indicted
September 10, 2024 by JNS
A 27-year-old woman accused of throwing sand at Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on a beach in Tel Aviv last week was charged on Monday. Read more
Jewish director wins Venice film prize—then attacks Israel
September 10, 2024 by JNS
The 81st Venice International Film Festival has honoured Sarah Friedland’s “Familiar Touch” awards for Best Director, Best First Film and Best Actress. Read more
Israeli ‘wish ambulance’ unites Holocaust survivor with family at wedding ceremony
September 10, 2024 by Pesach Benson
An Israeli “Wish Ambulance” made a Holocaust survivor’s dream come true while bringing joy to a young couple on their wedding day. Read more
Farewell from parliament
September 10, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Jewish leaders and associates have paid tribute to Bill Shorten as he prepares to quit federal parliament to pursue a new role in his life as vice-chancellor of Canberra University. Read more
Nazi salute compared to hailing a taxi in trial case
September 10, 2024 by AAP
The Nazi salute has been compared to hailing a taxi or raising a hand in a classroom by lawyers for the first person charged after it was outlawed in Victoria. Read more
PA wants UN to order removal of 500,000 Jews from Judea and Samaria
September 9, 2024 by Akiva van Koningsveld
The Palestinian Authority is circulating a draft resolution asking the United Nations General Assembly to urge Israel to withdraw from Judea and Samaria and remove some 500,000 Israeli citizens living in the territory within six months. Read more
Celebrating Rabbi Ninio’s 25-year journey: a model of compassion
September 9, 2024 by Rob Klein
Emanuel Synagogue in Sydney yesterday honoured Rabbi Jacqueline Ninio’s 25 years of dedicated service with a heartwarming celebration. Read more
Student ombudsman to focus on university antisemitism
September 9, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The federal government is to establish a student ombudsman to investigate antisemitism in the nation’s universities. Read more
New Israeli technology could revolutionize anesthesia and critical care monitoring
September 9, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Israeli researchers have developed a new technology that could greatly enhance the way clinicians assess patients under anesthesia, during sleep, or in critical care. Read more
First man accused of Nazi salute in Vic fights charge
The Nazi salute is a form of hate speech that causes systemic harm to minorities, an expert has told a magistrate who will determine whether a man is guilty of carrying out the gesture. Read more
Special Envoy’s submission to inquiry on campus antisemitism published
September 9, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
The Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee has published Jillian Segal’s submission to the inquiry about whether to establish a Judicial Inquiry about campus antisemitism. Read more
Allenby Bridge killings: updated story
September 8, 2024 by J-Wire
Three Israelis workers at the Allenby Border crossing with Jordan were shot and killed when a truck driver approaching the terminal from Jordan at the terminal opened fire. The attack prompted Israeli authorities to temporarily close all land crossings with Jordan. Read more
Munich gunman fired at the Israeli Consulate: police
September 8, 2024 by Associated Press
The gunman killed by police in Munich fired shots at the Israeli Consulate and at a museum on the city’s Nazi-era history before the fatal shootout with officers, authorities say. Read more
IDF is investigating the death of an American activist during riots
An American woman participating in a riot in the Arab village of Beita, south of Nablus, was killed today. Read more
CIA head says more detailed Gaza truce plan due in days
September 8, 2024 by Reuters
CIA director William Burns says negotiators are working on coming up with “creative formulas” to secure a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Read more
Hezbollah fires barrage of 50 rockets at Kiryat Shmona, Northern Israel
September 8, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Hezbollah launched around 50 rockets into northern Israel from Lebanon overnight on Saturday night, mostly targeting the Kiryat Shmona area. Read more
Three Israelis killed at Jordan border crossing used for aid trucks
September 8, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Three Israelis were killed in a shooting attack at a border crossing with Jordan used for trucks delivering aid to Gaza on Sunday morning, Magen David Adom announced. Read more
Students demand USYD vice chancellor’s resignation over antisemitism
September 6, 2024 by Rob Klein
This afternoon, Jewish students and their supporters rallied at The University of Sydney, demanding the immediate resignation of Vice Chancellor Mark Scott. Read more
‘Schools under fire’: Israeli State Comptroller visits Northern Israeli schools
September 6, 2024 by Sveta Listratov
Highlighting hardships faced by residents of northern Israel, State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman visited schools in Tiberias and Kibbutz Kfar Blum that are currently hosting students evacuated from Kiryat Shmona and the Upper Galilee region. Read more
Emhoff, Jewish leaders hold national vigil for executed Israeli hostages
September 5, 2024 by JNS
Doug Emhoff, the Jewish husband of U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, joined with leaders of the American Jewish community and victims’ families on Tuesday evening to hold a national vigil for the six hostages that Hamas executed and whose bodies the Israel Defense Forces recovered this weekend. Read more
Jerusalem sports team bids farewell to a ‘city son’
September 5, 2024 by JNS
The Hapoel Jerusalem team joined the funeral procession of longtime fan Hersh Goldberg-Polin, one of six hostages executed by Hamas in Gaza. Read more
Telling-off for pro-Palestinians who ‘usurped’ Mardi Gras
September 5, 2024 by AAP
A magistrate has issued stern remarks to pro-Palestine activists who stormed the Sydney Mardi Gras with flares as he sentenced them to good behaviour bonds. Read more
Israel poised to establish military governance in Gaza amid aid distribution crisis
September 5, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Israel is very close to implementing a military government in the Gaza Strip, according to sources in the Israel Defence Forces. Read more
Sydney University responds to claim of ‘racist campaign’ on campus
The University of Sydney has responded to a workplace claim filed by several Jewish employees, alleging “psychosocial harm” due to a “vicious, racist campaign” on campus. Read more
Eylon Levy urges global action against Hamas
Eylon Levy, a former spokesman for the Israeli government, delivered a powerful address to a full house on Tuesday evening at Sydney’s Central Synagogue for the JNF NSW Annual Event. Read more