Australia

Australia:

Teen who stabbed Bishop accused of plotting to attack Jews

Prosecutors reveal that after stabbing a Bishop in a church attack, 15-year-old boy messaged his friends saying, "I want to do it to a bunch of Jews. I want to attack Jews here."

Australian PM sends Passover greeting

PM Albanese says 'We remain steadfast in our determination to counter hateful prejudice and antisemitism so that our Australian principles of respect, acceptance and inclusion prevail.'

Jew accused of Sydney mall murder, suing

While the identity of the killer who murdered six people in a Sydney mall was still confidential, Twitter users blamed a Jew for the killing – and he decided to file a lawsuit.

Sydney

Assailant stabs bishop, worshipers at church

One of the victims, Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, is the leader of an ultra-conservative sect of the Assyrian Orthodox faith.

Six dead in stabbing attack in Sydney

The attack took place in one of the city's busiest shopping centers on Saturday afternoon. The attacker was shot dead by a police officer.

Australia:

‘We will recognize a Palestinian state’

Australia's foreign minister announced that Canberra would consider recognition of a Palestinian state, to promote a two-state solution as an end to the Israel-Palestinian conflict. Britain considers the same.

Tragedy:

Israeli killed while hiking in Australia

Israeli hiking in Queensland dies after slipping while rock-climbing at the Isabella Falls in Cairns.

Australia to appoint envoy on probe into Israel strike

Australia's government says it will appoint a special adviser to work with Israel to ensure "full confidence" in investigations into air strike which killed seven WCK aid workers.

Australia to resume funding to UNRWA

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong says the government will apply "stringent conditions" on the new funding agreement with UNRWA.

Australia:

Jewish family goes into hiding due to harassment

Australian Jews on high alert after public list of ‘Zionists’ fuels harassment.

Australian Prime Minister:

'We're probing the claims against UNRWA'

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government wants to make sure the accusations against UNRWA are "fully examined" before aid is restored.

Countries follow US' lead in suspending UNRWA funds

Several countries follow US' lead, announce pause in funding for UNRWA following 'deeply concerning' reports that UNRWA employees participated in the Oct. 7 massacre.

Yemen:

US army destroys two Houthi anti-ship missiles

In latest strike against Iranian-backed rebels, US army destroys two Houthi anti-ship missiles that were ready to be launched.

US launches fifth round of sanctions against Hamas

The move was joined by Australia and the United Kingdom imposing sanctions of their own against the terrorist organization.

Australia:

Jewish doctor assaulted while helping unconcious man

An Australian Jewish doctor was helping a man who had collapsed in the street - who woke up and immediately assaulted the doctor.

Nine dead following thunderstorms in Australia

Torrential rains and thunderstorms slam eastern Australia, bringing death and destruction.

Hamas official who proudly flaunted massacre thanks Canada

Senior Hamas official Ghazi Hamad thanked Canada, Australia, and New Zealand for their support of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Melbourne synagogue evacuated 'as a precaution' during services

Melbourne synagogue evacuated on Shabbat as tensions over Israel-Hamas war flare in Australia.

Pro-, anti-Israel protests clash in Australia

Multiple locations in Australia have seen anti-Israel protesters gathering in the thousands to demand the war be halted.

Australia store removes ham bag after Jewish group complains

‘Merry Ham-mas’: Australian Kmart removes Christmas ham bag from shelves after Jewish group complains.

Australia:

Jewish man beaten by Pro-Palestine ativists in Sydney

Anti-Israel crowd surrounds, beats Jewish man who tore down poster for demonstration which already happened, punches him in head repeatedly.

Former Australian PM Morrison:

'Never again means - never again'

'Israel's right to self-defense includes ensuring that things like this cannot happen anymore.'

Praying for rain in Australia

Shmini Atzeret is not the rainy season in the Southern Hemisphere. What to do?

Lital Shemesh:

International media is failing on Israel

Israeli news anchor Lital Shemesh spoke with Sky News in Australia and said: "International media is doing a bad job covering Israel"

EU, Canada, Australia ask Israel to permit entry to PA citizens

The countries requested that Israel allow their citizens who are Palestinian Arabs to enter freely as Palestinians with US citizenship do.

3 US Marines killed in helicopter crash in Australia

3 dead, 5 in serious condition after helicopter crashes during war games exercise on Melville Island north of Australia.

Australia:

Malka Leifer sentenced to 15 years in prison

In April, a jury found Leifer guilty on 18 of 27 counts related to sexual abuse of two young high school students.

Australia resumes using term 'Occupied Palestinian Territories'

In reversal of decade-old policy, Australia adopts more strident line against Jewish communities in Judea, Samaria, and Jerusalem.

Tasmania synagogue gets rare visit from former chief rabbi

In Australia’s remote Tasmania, Jews welcome a rare visit from Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, a former Israeli chief rabbi.

Australia moves to ban Nazi symbols after neo-Nazi incidents

Legislation would bar use of Nazi symbols on clothing, flags and websites and in other domain

Head of Australia’s spy agency warns of neo-Nazi recruitment

Intelligence chief tells parliamentary inquiry that emboldened far-right groups are expanding public recruitment efforts.

Australian Senate panel recommends Nazi symbol ban

Opposition leader calls on federal government to immediately introduce legislation to ban Nazi symbols.

Australia exploring direct flights from Sydney to Tel Aviv

NSW premier tells Yom Ha’atzmaut audience his government is working on the flights as option instead of departing from Melbourne.

Inquiry hears Australia has failed to act on Nazi symbols

Parliamentary committee told by community leaders that country is decades behind other nations in legislating ban on Nazi symbols.

Australia to ban recreational vape

Responding to vaping 'epidemic,' Australian Health Min. bans disposable vapes, promises crackdown on non-prescription products.

Australia:

Jews outraged after Adelaide university rejects IHRA definition

University, whose student magazine called for 'Death to Israel,' under fire for not consulting with Jewish leaders before rejecting IHRA.

Australian Jewish leader blasts Hitler birthday party

Nazis openly celebrating Hitler's 134th birthday at restaurant in Melbourne sparks outrage and call for action.

Australia:

University blasted for rejecting IHRA antisemitism definition

Canberra university denounced by community leaders for not consulting Jewish students and ignoring threat of modern antisemitism.

Celebrating Passover 8.7 thousand miles away from home

Rivka and Shifra, volunteers from Jerusalem spending the year in Australia, discuss the challenge of spending the holidays away from home.

Queensland moves to ban swastika tattoos

Australian state follows New South Wales, Western Australia and Tasmania in legislating ban on hate symbol tattoos.

Australia sightseeing deaths:

Report into shocking crash finds pilot not aware of other copter

Investigation into deadly midair tourist helicopter collision raises questions about whether helicopter signalled it was taking off.

Australian politicians pledge money for religious safety

New South Wales incumbent premier and opposition leader pledge during election to increase security funding by millions.

Australian Jews slam Nazi party game aimed at kids

'I Would Kill Hitler' game for ages 14 and up described by Jewish leader as dangerous Holocaust trivialization.

Weird weather:

Fish rain down from sky in Australian outback town

Bizarre weather event hits remote outback town for at least third time, leaving resident stunned.

Australian government faces hurdle banning IRGC

Senate committee recommends listing IRGC as terror entity but current provision of criminal code makes ban unlikely.

Australian Jewish cemetery vandalized with swastikas

Police open hate crime investigation after headstones at New South Wales cemetery defaced with swastikas and paint.

Australia:

Antisemitic incidents have nearly doubled in last two years

Annual report finds that antisemitic acts, especially neo-Nazi activities, remain an ongoing concern for Australian Jewish community.

University of Melbourne adopts IHRA antisemitism definition

Unimelb becomes first university in Australia to adopt IHRA definition.

Australian minister:

'Kanye may be ineligible for a visa due to antisemitic remarks'

Australia's Minister for Education says his country may deny controversial rapper a visa due to his recent antisemitic statements.

Western Australia to ban public display of Nazi symbols

Legislation will ban the display and possession of Nazi symbols, including flags, clothing and tattoos.

Australian Jews outraged at Nazi items for sale at antiques fair

Jewish community in Gold Coast demands answers after discovering that stall at collectibles event was selling disturbing Nazi memorabilia.

Australia:

NSW premier apologizes for wearing Nazi uniform at 21st birthday

Dominic Perrottet describes decision from two decades ago as 'grave error' that has left him 'deeply ashamed.'

Australia:

Jewish org urges Nazi auction items be donated to museum

Auction of hundreds of Nazi items takes place in Queensland, including album of concentration camp photos that sells for $25,000.

'A living & thriving religion'

Rabbanit of Australian army: I get up at 4:30 to study Gemara

Yehudit Levitan believes Judaism is a living and vibrant religion and Orthodox women in leadership positions can strengthen connection to it

Tasmanian AG urges passage of ban on public display of swastikas

Tasmania holding public consultation on legislation to criminalize the public display of Nazi symbols.

Swastika spray painted in Melbourne week before Nazi symbol ban

Australian Jewish leader calls acts of antisemitism attempts to ramp up hatred before swastika ban goes into effect.

Australian school accused of fostering culture of antisemitism

Sydney school slammed by NSW Jewish Board of Deputies for 'troubling' incidents of antisemitism.

Australia places sanctions on Iran for human rights violations

Jewish community org applauds sanctions but urges government to list Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity.

$1m reward for information on 1982 Australia bombing attacks

Police believe one suspect is still in Australia, hope reward will encourage public to come forward.

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