Australia

Australia: We would not have voted in favor

Australian Foreign Minister claims that if it had had a say, Australia would not have voted for the recent "one-sided" UN resolution.

Australian police foil Christmas attacks in Melbourne

Police in Australia arrest seven suspects who were allegedly planning a series of bomb attacks in the heart of Melbourne.

Trump and the world - Australian diplomat concerned

Watch: ILTV speaks with Gareth Evans, former Australian foreign minister, who expresses his concerns about a Trump presidency.

Australia seeks extradition of ISIS terror suspect

Australia seeking the extradition ISIS operative Neil Prakash, who was reported dead but was actually caught alive by Turkey.

Watch: Scariest spider in the world

The terrifying moment a massive huntsman spider devours a mouse in Australia has gone viral. The footage of the arachnid,

Freak accident kills 4 at Australian theme park

Four killed as children's ride suffers 'critical incident' at Australia's largest theme park.

ISIS beheading plot in Australia foiled

Muslim teens in Sydney arrested in possession of bayonets amid plot to decapitate local in the name of ISIS.

Ex-Australian MP explains how he got caught in firefight

Former MP and Deputy Foreign Minister defends himself from harsh criticism and explains the importance of his visit with Kurdish forces.

Watch: Former Australian MP caught in clash with ISIS

Australian ex-MP and Israel advocate, Wyatt Roy, was caught in a firefight with ISIS terrorists in Iraq.

Aussie PM praises 'start-up nation' at meeting with Netanyahu

Netanyahu meets with Australian PM Turnbull at UN General Assembly to discuss science and technology cooperation.

Australian jets involved in botched US air strike in Syria

According to Defense Department reports, Australian jets were involved in US-led air strike in Syria which killed 62 Syrians fighting ISIS.

Australian man charged with ISIS-style attack

Sydney, Australia, man charged with committing a terrorist attack inspired by the Islamic State group.

Student dressed as Hitler wins prize in Australia

A student dressed as Hitler won a prize in front of visiting Jewish children at an Australian school. School called incident "a mistake."

Holocaust-denying leaflets distributed on campuses in Australia

Leaflets distributed at Australian universities claim the Holocaust never happened. University authorities investigating.

'Real threat' of ISIS terror in Australia

After ISIS urges followers to attack Australia, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says there is a real threat of 'lone wolf' attacks.

Australia to widen scope of war on ISIS

Australia targets jihadists across Iraq and Syria as it broadens the scope of its air war on ISIS.

ISIS recruiter claims he 'loves Australia,' cries at sentencing

Hamdi Alqudsi cries in court, as he faces up to 70 years in prison for recruiting seven men for ISIS.

Australia: Woman stabbed to death in possible 'extremist' attack

British woman stabbed to death at a hostel in Queensland. Attacker yelled "Allahu Akbar" while arrested.

Australia joins the search for Raoul Wallenberg's fate

Australian foreign minister Julie Bishop has called for the truth to be revealed about the fate of Holocaust hero Raoul Wallenberg.

World Zionist Organization reaches out down under

Former MK Dov Lipman visits Australia to teach Israel supporters to combat BDS with a more 'nuanced' approach.

Australia cuts funding to World Vision over Hamas ties

Legal organization Shurat Hadin: "Foreign aid organizations are directly responsible for the murder of scores of Jews in Israel."

Australia moves to indefinite detention of terrorists

Particularly dangerous offenders - specifically terrorists - targeted by new measures; new legislation also to bar 'incitement to genocide.'

5 Jewish lawmakers elected to Australian Parliament

Five Jewish candidates in Australia, including the first Jewish Liberal from New South Wales, assured seats in the next Parliament.

Assad claims: Western nations are secretly doing deals with us

Syrian President hints that Western nations are secretly doing deals with his country despite openly criticizing him.

Australian Elections 2016

Australians go to the polls on Saturday to elect both upper and lower houses.

Haredi principal 'unfit for extradition' in Australia abuse case

Sex abuse victims support group up in arms as Malka Leifer wins latest bid to evade justice; will remain in Israel for 'treatment.'

Australian killed fighting ISIS in Syria

Jamie Bright, a former soldier, the third Australian citizen to be killed fighting with Kurdish forces.

Sixth man charged over Australia's 'tinnie terror' plan

25-year-old charged with preparing to join jihadists abroad via boat, after his passport was cancelled.

'McKosher' moniker rejected by Australia Trademark Office

Australian lawyer who claims he is of Scottish-Jewish descent fails in a bid to register the trademark “McKosher."

Australia: Five face terror charges over plans to join jihadists

Five young men charged in Australia over a plan to sail to Indonesia to join jihadist groups in Syria.

Australian cancer curing fraud faces legal action

Belle Gibson shot to fame for claiming to have treated her terminal brain cancer with Ayurvedic medicine - now the state is after her.

Top Australia ISIS recruiter killed in Iraq

Australia's most wanted ISIS terror suspect killed in an American air strike in Iraq.

Bitcoin creator revealed?

Australian entrepreneur Craig Wright has publicly identified himself as Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto.

Jewish man charged following synagogue stabbing over herring

Jewish man who stabbed a fellow congregant in the chest over kiddush charged by Australian police.

Facebook bans user for criticizing anti-Semitism

Former IDF soldier's gym in Australia shares offensive post to warn against anti-Semitism. Facebook responds by banning gym page.

Vandals paint swastika on Australian synagogue

Rabbi pens ‘furious' message after synagogue defaced in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

Jewish family in suburban Melbourne finds swastika drawn on car

Unknown vandals spray paint swastika on car. Police dismiss family's concerns.

Australia's Labor Party adopts motion encouraging Israel trips

In a move meant to counter an anti-Israel resolution, Australia's Labor party passes motion encouraging members to visit Israel.

Australia considers adopting ISIS couple's orphans

After Australian jihadist couple die in Syria, Canberra considering givings their orphans refuge - but weighing the risks.

Australia's Labor Party considering banning Israel trips

Australia’s opposition Labor Party reportedly mulling a proposal that would ban members from participating in sponsored trips to Israel.

'Typo' store erases Israel for 'Palestine'

Australian stationery chain pulls line of globes which had 'Palestine' but not Israel because 'there wasn't enough space for the name.'

'Most senior' Australian ISIS recruiter reported dead

Australian government says it can't yet confirm Neil Prakash's death, which was reported by ISIS sources.

Australian ISIS fan planned 'Kangaroo bomb'

19-year-old on trial for plot to 'pack' kangaroo with explosives and set it loose on police officers on veteran's day.

Australia rejects US request for more ISIS help

Defense Minister: We already make 'substantial contributions' to air campaign, training Iraqi forces.

Australia warns: ISIS is eyeing Indonesia for 'caliphate'

Australian Attorney-General warns ISIS is working to boost its presence in Indonesia, which would make it easier to attack Western targets.

PA minister angry over 'twisted facts' of Australian delegation

PA's Sabri Saidam accuses envoys of asking 'rude' questions based on 'false information' garnered during visit to Israel.

Australia arrests two over Sydney terror plot

Police in Australia arrest 15-year-old and 20-year-old over plans to carry out a terror attack in Sydney.

Will Australia arrest 'hero' who went to fight ISIS?

Family of Australian who fought for the Kurds against ISIS beg government not to 'say good and evil are the same thing.'

Historical synagogue in Australia defaced with Nazi symbols

Historical synagogue in the outback city of Broken Hill defaced with Nazi and Islamic symbols.

Israel, Australia push for stronger technological ties

Econ Ministry's chief scientist visits Australia, signs R&D agreement with Commonwealth Bank of Australia.

In shadow of Paris, first Australian Muslim party launched

First party for Australian Muslims surfaces days after ISIS attacks, and even as first of 12,000 Syrian migrants land Down Under.

First of 12,000 Syrian migrants reaching Australia

MP calls to close borders until assuring no terrorists let in after Paris attack, but govt. rejects idea to not 'alienate Muslim community.'

Migrants riot, burn holding facility in Australia

After Iranian Kurd escapes detention facility and is found dead, migrants take over site and set it on fire as guards abandon them.

Millions sent from Australia to fund terror groups

$53 million AUD sent to Islamists in Iraq and Syria, Canberra reveals.

Australian Mosque Raided Following Nearby Terror Attack

Police in New South Wales raid a mosque reportedly visited by a 15-year-old boy before he shot dead a civilian policeman.

Online ISIS Jihadist Revealed to be Young American Jew

Joshua Goldberg, 20, of Florida posed as Australian ISIS supporter, calling for terror attacks in Western countries.

'We Need to Collaborate in Fight Against Terror'

Deputy Commissioner Catherine Burn from Australia outlines the challenges in fighting terrorism, calls for international collaboration.

Australian PM Slammed for Saying ISIS Worse than Nazis

Council of Australian Jewry blasts Abbott, says ISIS's horrific crimes 'cannot be compared to the systematic round-up of millions.'

Teen Donates Bar Mitzvah Gifts to Disabled Vets

13 year-old Adam Yanklovitch made special trip to Israel to see IDF Disabled Veterans' rehabilitation center himself for the cause.

Taking 'Reality' too Far? Australian Show Features ISIS Battle

Participants forced to dodge real-life ISIS gunfire in Syria as part of 'reality show' about life as a refugee.