Israel strikes Hamas terrorists holed up in two UN schools
July 5, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Israeli aircraft struck terrorists operating from United Nations schools in the area of Gaza City on Thursday, the Israel Defence Forces said. Read more
Report challenges UN claims of Gaza famine
July 5, 2024 by Sveta Listratov
A new report on Gaza hunger published on Thursday disproved a United Nations agency’s figures claiming famine in the Strip. Read more
Palestine protesters must face ‘full force’ of law: PM
The prime minister has accused protesters of undermining democracy after they breached parliamentary security to unfurl pro-Palestinian banners. Read more
Sydney uni policy ‘strangles’ protest rights: students
Students feel “strangled” and “chilled” by a new University of Sydney campus policy severely limiting their right to protest. Read more
In heated interview, Roger Waters denies Hamas rapes
July 4, 2024 by J-Wire
Roger Waters has ignited a firestorm of controversy for denying that Hamas terrorists raped Israeli women during their brutal onslaught on Oct. 7, despite ample evidence to the contrary. Read more
Payman laments ‘injustice’ as she slams door on Labor
A teary Fatima Payman has vowed to work through death threats and anger from Labor colleagues to push for Palestinian rights after she quit the party. Read more
War with Hezbollah? Don’t bank on Australian support
The Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council has voiced its concern that news reports claim that Israel’s ambassador to Australia was advised by the Australian deputy foreign minister that there would be no support if a war breaks out with Hezbollah. Read more
Ceasefire shows signs of revival
July 4, 2024 by AAP
Signs of renewed activity have emerged in the quest for a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in the nine-month-old war in the Gaza Strip. Read more
Eylon Levy to address JNF annual campaign
July 4, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
Eylon Levy, the official spokesperson for the Government of Israel immediately following October 7 will headline the 2024 JNF Annual Campaign. Read more
UN investigative unit probing allegations against anti-Israel official
July 3, 2024 by Mike Wagenheim - JNS
The investigative unit of the United Nations opened a case probing whether pro-Hamas lobbying groups funded Francesca Albanese’s trips in 2023 to Australia and New Zealand. Read more
Mother of rescued hostage Noa Argamani dies of brain cancer
July 3, 2024 by JNS
Liora Argamani, whose daughter Noa was held captive in Gaza for 246 days following Hamas’s Oct. 7 attacks, died Tuesday after a prolonged battle with brain cancer. Read more
PM flags possibility Payman will quit Labor in ‘days’
July 3, 2024 by AAP
Anthony Albanese has flagged suspended senator Fatima Payman could defect from the Labor Party within “days” as rumours swirl about her future. Read more
Israel strikes counter Hamas efforts to re-establish itself in Shejaya
July 3, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Israel pressed its offensive against Hamas’s efforts to re-establish itself in the northern Gaza town of Shejaya, the Israel Defence Forces said on Wednesday morning. Read more
Jewish Campus Taskforce to be reinstated for Semester 2
July 3, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) continues to address antisemitism on university campuses. Read more
MPs talk of their visit to Israel
July 2, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
Member for Caulfield and Deputy Leader of Victorian State Opposition David Southwick joined five other State Liberal MP participants in AIJAC’s Rambam Fellowship Program in recounting their recent visit to Israel at a luncheon for AIJAC supporters in Melbourne. Read more
Goulburn’s Jewish Cemetery
July 2, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Jewish cemetery in Goulburn is a NSW state heritage site and requires a conservation management plan to ensure its preservation. Read more
Labor votes to suspend outspoken pro-Palestine senator
Labor parliamentarians have endorsed the prime minister’s suspension of a senator for crossing the floor as senior ministers call for unity. Read more
Ultra-Orthodox men clash with Israeli police at rally
July 2, 2024 by AAP
Thousands of Jewish ultra-Orthodox men have clashed with Israeli police in Jerusalem while protesting a court order for them to enlist for military service. Read more
Hezbollah drone attack wounds 18 IDF soldiers, one seriously
July 1, 2024 by JNS
Eighteen Israel Defence Forces soldiers were wounded, one seriously, by a Hezbollah suicide drone attack near a kibbutz in the northern Golan Heights on Sunday afternoon, the army confirmed. Read more
Turkey refuses to refuel El Al flight in medical emergency
July 1, 2024 by Etgar Lefkovitz - JNS
An El Al flight which diverted to Turkey on Sunday for a medical emergency was refused requests to refuel at the airport in apparent violation of international aviation laws. Read more
Israel – Premier Tech professional cycling team kicks off its fifth Tour de France
July 1, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Payman ‘exiled’ from Labor after Palestine floor cross
July 1, 2024 by AAP
Fatima Payman has described being isolated by the Labor Party and colleagues after being suspended from caucus for crossing the floor to support a pro-Palestine motion. Read more
Noemie completes Fox family Olympic selection
July 1, 2024 by AAP
Noemie Fox has been officially confirmed as the last member of the Fox family to earn Olympic selection, named to compete in the kayak cross in Paris. Read more
WIZO NSW launches younger division
July 1, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
WIZO NSW’s younger division, Lev Echad, has been launched following a 10-day trip to Israel with nine members of the new group. Read more
Labor to meet after defiant senator suspended over Gaza
Government MPs are set to meet for the first time after an explosive interview resulted in a senator being suspended from the Labor caucus. Read more
Labor, Meretz unite to form new party: ‘The Democrats’
July 1, 2024 by JNS
Israel’s Labor and Meretz parties announced on Sunday that they will unite into a new party, called the “Democrats.” Read more
A steep decline in measures of national resilience six months into the war
June 30, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
A continuing study from Tel Aviv University and the Tel Hai Academic College tracked the resilience of Israelis for six months, at four points in time following the outbreak of the war. Read more
Gruenfeld’s Gambit: Israeli chess master wins deaf world title
June 30, 2024 by Pesach Benson
In a triumph for Israeli chess, Yehuda Gruenfeld clinched the title of World Champion for the Deaf in Belgrade on Sunday. Read more
Defiant senator suspended from Labor over Palestine
June 30, 2024 by AAP
Senator Fatima Payman has been suspended from the Labor Party caucus after vowing to continue crossing the floor in support of Palestinian statehood. Read more
Crossbow attacker killed near Israeli embassy in Serbia
June 30, 2024 by AAP
An attacker who fired a crossbow at a police officer guarding the Israeli embassy in Belgrade has been shot dead in what President Aleksandar Vucic called a terrorist attack against Serbia. Read more
