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Current News. Trump administration plans crippling sanctions on ICC. Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 5:42 pm. President-elect Donald Trump plans to implement devastating sanctions against the International Criminal Court in The Hague immediately after taking office, sources close to the matter disclosed to Israel Hayom. Read more
Australia takes steps to mend strained ties with Israel
2 days ago · Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus will soon travel to Israel to help mend the fractured relationship between the Albanese and Netanyahu governments. Mr Dreyfus will take a week-long trip after a planned visit for the first anniversary of Hamas’ October 7 attack had to be cancelled when Iran launched missile strikes against Israel. “We have people regularly […]
Man charged with intimidation near Sydney synagogues
1 day ago · A 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged following allegations that he made threatening gestures toward individuals outside two synagogues in St Ives, Sydney. The incident occurred on January 4, 2025, on Link Road near Kehillat Masada Synagogue and Chabad North Shore, raising alarm among the local Jewish community and sparking widespread condemnation. According to […]
Sydney Jewish Community stands with Israel on October 7 …
Oct 9, 2024 · More than 12,000 members of the Jewish community and friends gathered in Sydney for a solemn vigil commemorating the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023, massacre. Held in Dover Heights, the event drew prominent Australian political figures, including Mark Butler, a senior Labor minister, and Leader of the Opposition, Peter Dutton. Butler made a […]
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Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter died “peacefully” at his home in Plains, Ga., surrounded by family on Sunday at the age of 100, the Carter Centre announced. Read more
Please explain, Minister – J-Wire
Dec 13, 2024 · There has been a noticeable increase in wait times for visas to be issued to Israelis, from a few days previously to over a month recently. In a statement, the ZFA says: “There is a strong belief within the community that this has led to what can only be described as a form of shadow bans or additional barriers in visa processing that has previously not been problematic before October 7 2023 ...
Just in case – J-Wire
Dec 6, 2024 · CSG has been onsite at Adass Israel and is deploying additional resources throughout the community as a precaution. They have advised that they are liaising with Victoria Police, who are investigating the attack. They say that Victoria Police have confirmed that the fire was targeted and deliberate, and the police will be an increased presence […]
From the Prime Minister – J-Wire
Dec 10, 2023 · To the Jewish people of Australia — and around the world — Chag Urim Sameach…writes Anthony Albanese. The miracle of a single vial of oil burning for eight nights speaks to the strength of the Jewish faith in even the darkest of times. The message of hope Chanukah brings is as important as ever. I […]
Two Australians recipients of Israel's Presidential Medal of Honour
1 day ago · President Isaac Herzog has presented the Israeli Presidential Medal of Honour to seven leaders from around the globe in recognition of their longstanding contributions to the State of Israel and the Jewish people. Australians Sir Frank Lowy and Mark Leibler were among the honorees receiving their awards at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, Against the …
Lessons learnt after October 7 – J-Wire
Oct 15, 2024 · A year after the October 7 massacre of Israelis in 2023, what have we learnt? For Jews in the diaspora, there have been several lessons. Antisemitism After the Holocaust, expressions of anti-Jewish hatred were forced underground in the Western world. We hoped it would forever be banished from our lives. But we knew it was […]