German court upholds conviction of former Nazi camp secretary
August 21, 2024 by JNS
A German court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by Irmgard Furchner, 99, who was convicted in 2022 for complicity in the murder of over 10,000 people during the Holocaust. Read more
‘A big miracle happened here’: Eyewitness recounts Tel Aviv bombing
August 20, 2024 by Pesach Benson
In the aftermath of Sunday night’s Tel Aviv terror attack, one of the worshippers in the Rashbi Synagogue that was apparently targeted recounted the scene. Read more
Six hostages killed in captivity recovered from Gaza
August 20, 2024 by Noah Michaeli
The bodies of six Israeli hostages held by Hamas and killed in captivity were recovered from a tunnel in Khan Yunis and brought back to Israel, the Israel Defence Forces announced on Tuesday morning. Read more
Foxtel CEO apologises to Jewish leaders after Nazi salute backlash
August 20, 2024 by Rob Klein
Foxtel CEO Patrick Delany today met with David Ossip, President of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, and issued a “full and unreserved apology” after a photo surfaced showing Delany performing a Nazi salute. Read more
Blinken says Israel accepts Gaza ‘bridging proposal’
August 20, 2024 by Reuters
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted a “bridging proposal” presented by Washington to tackle disagreements blocking a ceasefire deal in Gaza, and urged Hamas to do the same.
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Israeli machine learning contest breaks new ground in Parkinson’s Disease research
August 19, 2024 by Pesach Benson
A machine-learning contest initiated by Israeli researchers produced remarkable results with wearable sensors that could significantly advance the monitoring and treatment of Parkinson’s disease. Read more
Hakoah tender process continues as CFMEU intervenes in project
August 19, 2024 by Rob Klein
The CFMEU (Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining, and Energy Union) has threatened to disrupt construction of Sydney’s long-delayed Hakoah Jewish community hub in White City, escalating tensions in an already complex dispute between the Hakoah Club and builder Parkview Constructions. Read more
Now ‘maybe the last’ chance for Gaza ceasefire deal
August 19, 2024 by Associated Press
The latest push to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza is probably the best and perhaps the last opportunity for a deal, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says. Read more
Dutton pouring kerosene on domestic tensions: minister
August 19, 2024 by AAP
Immigration Minister Tony Burke has accused the opposition leader of stoking divisions at home following calls to ban Palestinians from being granted visas. Read more
NSW Premier Chris Minns pays tribute to Olga Horak
August 16, 2024 by Rob Klein
NSW Premier Chris Minns joins her family and the Sydney Jewish Museum in paying tribute to Olga Horak, a Holocaust survivor and passionate educator, who has passed away at the age of 98. Read more
Discord in Tehran: Iranian proxies resist calls for delayed attacks on Israel
August 16, 2024 by Baruch Yedid - TPS
In a surprising turn of events, Iran is exerting significant pressure on Hamas and Hezbollah to delay any planned attacks on Israel. Read more
Spy chiefs attend Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar
August 16, 2024 by Reuters
Intelligence officials from Israel, Egypt and the United States are meeting with Qatar’s prime minister in negotiations to reach a Gaza Strip ceasefire deal. Read more
Holocaust survivor Olga Horak OAM passes away at 98, leaving a legacy of hope and education
August 15, 2024 by Rob Klein
Olga Horak OAM, a Holocaust survivor and passionate educator, has passed away at the age of 98. Read more
MP calls on Victorian premier to confront threatening behaviour
August 15, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Liberal Victorian State MP David Davis has addressed parliament on the behaviour of some pro-Palestine protestors. Read more
Three Israeli universities make Shanghai Ranking’s top 100 list
August 15, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Three Israeli universities cracked the world’s top 100 institutions, and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev climbed a dramatic 200 places in the prestigious Shanghai Rankings, which was released by the Shanghai Ranking Consultancy on Thursday morning. Read more
Cancelling pianist for Gaza comment an error: orchestra
August 15, 2024 by AAP
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra says removing a pianist following his comments on Gaza was an error. Read more
Manny Waks’s alleged abuser to fight charges at trial
August 15, 2024 by AAP
A man accused of molesting victim advocate Manny Waks more than three decades ago has been committed to stand trial on four child abuse offences.
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Snapchat hate: Sydney Jewish students targeted in antisemitic attack
August 14, 2024 by Rob Klein
NSW Police have been called in after students from a Sydney boys’ high school posted a video performing the Nazi salute and other antisemitic messages to a Jewish group chat. Read more
Hamas fired rockets from humanitarian corridor
August 14, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Hamas fired rockets towards Israel from a location adjacent to the Khan Yunis humanitarian corridor, prompting an Israeli airstrike on the source of the launch, the Israel Defense Forces said on Wednesday morning. Read more
US ‘strongly opposes’ Ben-Gvir’s visit to Temple Mount on Tisha B’Av
August 14, 2024 by JNS
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s visit to the Temple Mount on Tuesday “demonstrated blatant disregard for the historic status quo with respect to the holy sites in Jerusalem,” according to Antony Blinken, the U.S. secretary of state. Read more
Police called as Pro-Palestine protest disrupts marathon Inner West Council Meeting
August 14, 2024 by Rob Klein
A meeting of Inner West Council in Sydney was abruptly halted on Tuesday night when a large group of pro-Palestine protesters, led by Greens supporters, disrupted proceedings. Read more
Iran rejects mediation, claims right to hit Israel back
August 14, 2024 by AAP
Iranian officials say only a truce deal in the Gaza Strip will hold Iran back from retaliation against Israel for the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. Read more
US approves large-scale weapons package for Israel
August 14, 2024 by Reuters
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has approved the sale of F-15 jets and equipment along with tank cartridges to Israel as the war continues. Read more
Rising Up: Moriah launches major capital campaign
August 14, 2024 by Rob Klein
Moriah College, a cornerstone of Jewish education in Sydney, is embarking on its most ambitious capital campaign in nearly four decades: the Rise Up Moriah campaign. Read more
Asylum seekers from Gaza shouldn’t be let in: Dutton
Palestinians fleeing the war in Gaza shouldn’t be allowed to come to Australia because it puts our national security at risk, Peter Dutton says. Read more
Gal Gadot faces antisemitic campaign after ‘Snow White’ trailer
The release of the trailer for Disney’s live-action remake of “Snow White” has sparked an antisemitic campaign on social media against Israeli actress Gal Gadot. Read more
The Greens call for sanctions against Israel
August 13, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Senator Fatima Payman has joined The Greens in their motion in the Senate today calling for sanctions against Israel, its prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli government. Read more
‘Not who we are’: premier condemns far-right protest
August 12, 2024 by AAP J-Wire
A far-right protest march through Brisbane has been condemned by Queensland’s premier and the Jewish community. Read more
UK, Germany, France urge Iran not to attack Israel
August 12, 2024 by Akiva van Koningsveld
The United Kingdom, Germany and France issued a joint statement on Monday urging Iran to refrain from attacking Israel, which they warned would exacerbate tensions and jeopardize a ceasefire deal in Gaza. Read more
Hamas rejects US-Egyptian-Qatari invite to ceasefire talks
August 12, 2024 by JNS
The Hamas terrorist group on Sunday announced that it will not attend a final round of negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release agreement set for this Thursday. Read more
