Shaked visa denial sparks outrage
Former Israeli interior and justice minister Ayelet Shaked has been denied a visa to visit Australia on the grounds that she could “vilify” Australians or “incite discord.” Read more
Wong backs court’s independence over Israeli PM warrant
Australia is defending an international court after it issued warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant. Read more
El Al reports 260% rise in 3rd quarter profits amid war
November 21, 2024 by Pesach Benson
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El Al, Israel’s national carrier, reported a 260% increase in third-quarter profits on Wednesday as most international airlines suspended flights because of the wars in Gaza and Lebanon. Read more
Lebanon and Hezbollah accept US ceasefire proposal
Diplomatic efforts to halt conflict between Israel and Hezbollah have progressed, with the Iran-backed armed group and Lebanon agreeing to a ceasefire proposal. Read more
Study links brain stability to treatments for depression, epilepsy and Alzheimer’s
November 15, 2024 by Pesach Benson
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New scientific research on how the brain maintains stability amidst continuous environmental and physiological changes offers potential new approaches to treat disorders such as depression, Alzheimer’s disease, and epilepsy, Israeli researchers said on Thursday. Read more
‘I’m not afraid’: French Jews defy threats of violence ahead of Paris soccer match
November 14, 2024 by Anna Epshtein
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Although French officials are bracing for violence as Israel’s national soccer was due to play in Paris on Thursday night, local Jews insisted they would attend the match despite the threats. Read more
Trump picks Huckabee to be US ambassador to Israel
US President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee as the US ambassador to Israel.
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Israel opens new Gaza border crossing to facilitate aid deliveries
November 13, 2024 by Pesach Benson
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Israeli authorities have opened a new border crossing with Gaza on Tuesday to facilitate humanitarian aid deliveries. Read more
‘The world needs Israeli solutions’: climate innovation amid conflict
November 8, 2024 by Pesach Benson
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Despite being at war for the last year, Israel continues to play a key role in the fight against climate change. Read more
UNRWA to be booted from Israel with good reason
November 4, 2024 by David Singer
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Decisions by Israel’s Knesset voting: Read more
Israel and US risk ‘crushing response’: Iran’s leader
November 3, 2024 by Associated Press
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The US and Israel will “definitely receive a crushing response” for what they do against his country, Iran’s supreme leader has warned. Read more
Hamas scrambles for ceasefire as Israel mulls cutting off northern Gaza aid
October 29, 2024 by Baruch Yedid - TPS
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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
October 29, 2024 by Pesach Benson
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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
‘We have not broken’: Israel marks anniversary of October 7 attacks
October 28, 2024 by Noah Michaeli
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Israeli leaders stressed national unity, strength and resilience as the country marked the anniversary of the October 7 attacks on Sunday. Read more
War fatigue settles among Palestinians
October 13, 2024 by Ben Cohen - JNS.org
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One year after the Hamas atrocities in southern Israel ignited a multi-front war between the Jewish state and Iran’s regional proxies, a discernible trend is emerging among many Palestinians, especially those in Gaza. They are getting tired of the war. Read more
The pro-Palestinian protest marches are the antithesis of peaceful
October 13, 2024 by Ron Weiser
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Much has changed in Israel in the past few weeks, whilst many things remain the same. Read more
Israel marks a year since Oct. 7 with official state ceremony
The Israeli state ceremony marking one year since the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attack aired on television on Monday night, with pre-recorded speeches by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials. Read more
‘Brutality and cruelty’ of October 7 attack condemned
The prime minister has condemned the October 7 attack on Israel in an address to parliament, but a bid for bipartisan support has failed. Read more
Fake shelter alerts and death threats: phishing attack targets Israelis
September 20, 2024 by Sveta Listratov
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Thousands of Israelis received false SMS messages on Thursday in a phishing attempt widely believed to have been by Iran. Read more
An explosive moment of clarification
September 20, 2024 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
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The Iranian war of extermination against Israel continues to be a clarifying moment for the supposedly civilized world. Read more
Nasrallah acknowledges ‘unprecedented’ defeat in alleged Israeli attacks
Hezbollah suffered an unparalleled defeat, the Lebanese terrorist group’s Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah acknowledged on Thursday, saying the alleged Israeli attacks using its communication devices amounted to a declaration of war. Read more
Israel proposes ‘safe passage deal’ to end war in Gaza
Israel has submitted a new proposal to the United States to end the war in Gaza by freeing all of the remaining hostages held by Hamas and allowing the terror group’s leader Yahya Sinwar to exit the enclave, Kan News reported on Thursday. Read more
Wretched
September 20, 2024 by Michael Kuttner
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Early this past Sunday morning, I was looking at the news headlines and reading the latest wretched pontifications from Blinken and Lammy. Read more
Israel launches first autonomous bus pilot on public roads
September 19, 2024 by Pesach Benson
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Israel’s Ministry of Transportation approved the country’s first pilot autonomous bus for operation on a public road along a regular urban route. Read more
AIJAC analyses Australia’s abstention
September 19, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
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The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council says the Australian Government should have voted “no” if it is genuinely committed to Australia’s long-standing bipartisan policy of supporting a negotiated Israeli-Palestinian two-state peace. Read more
L’Chaim to Life
September 19, 2024 by Features Desk
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Maurice Klein speaks with Trevor Asserson, who put together a large team of lawyers and data experts to investigate the BBC bias reporting of the Israel-Hamas conflict post October 7. Read more
Hostage Families call on UNICEF to protect Israeli children captive in Gaza
September 19, 2024 by Sveta Listratov
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The families of Israeli hostages reached out to UNICEF in a bid to gain the release of two children still being held in Gaza. Read more
Antibiotics damage gut barrier, increasing risk of inflammatory bowel disease
September 13, 2024 by Pesach Benson
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Antibiotic medicines used to treat common bacterial infections may increase the risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease, Israeli scientists warned, releasing a study on Thursday that could reshape how doctors use antibiotics, while opening a door to new therapies for treating the chronic gastrointestinal condition. Read more
Douglas Murray
August 30, 2024 by Jeremy Rosen
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I do not think that Israel has a better more articulate or fearless non -Jewish supporter of Israel than the British journalist, author and commentator Douglas Murray. Read more
No agreement in Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo
Washington is still “feverishly” working in Cairo with Egyptian and Qatari mediators as well as the Israelis to get a ceasefire and a hostage deal. Read more