Australia

Guy Pearce apologizes for anti-Israel posts, leaves social media

Guy Pearce says he 'deeply regrets' sharing inaccurate anti-Israel content online and announces a pause from social media following widespread criticism.

'Israel-driven'

Iran slams Australia for labeling IRGC a terror sponsor

Iran condemns Australia’s decision to label the IRGC a “state sponsor of terrorism,” calling it “unlawful” and “Israel-driven.”

Australia lists IRGC as a state sponsor of terrorism

Australia lists Iran’s IRGC as a state sponsor of terrorism after it was found to have plotted attacks on Jewish sites in Sydney and Melbourne. Officials say the move strengthens security and combats antisemitism.

Judge rules:

Melbourne synagogue arsonist motivated by mental illness

Australian judge rules that man who set fire to a Melbourne synagogue this past July acted due to mental illness, not antisemitism.

Protest in Australian Parliament

Senator enters wearing Burqa - and sparks an uproar

Pauline Hanson, an Australian senator from the One Nation Party, entered the Senate wearing a burqa in protest after her proposed ban on public face coverings was rejected. The Senate session was halted after she refused to remove the garment

Inside MedEx:

Australian-Jewish doctors share aliyah dreams

Arutz Sheva joined the first-ever MedEx events in Sydney and Melbourne, meeting Jewish doctors planning aliyah and reporting firsthand on the challenges and motivations they face.

Nefesh B'Nefesh MedEx arrives in Australia

In a landmark step to address Israel’s critical shortage of physicians, Nefesh B’Nefesh hosted the first-ever MedEx events in Australia, welcoming over 100 Jewish doctors in Sydney and Melbourne.

U. of Sydney staffer harasses Jewish students, academic on Sukkot

Staffer suspended after going on antisemitic tirade upon seeing Jewish students celebrating Sukkot on Australia University campus. Academic says there were no Israeli flags or symbols at the Sukkah.

Australia Opposition:

We will reverse Palestinian state recognition

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley tells FM Sa'ar Labor broke bipartisan policy on Israel, pledges reversal of Palestinian state recognition if elected

Sen. Graham:

So-called civilized world is rewarding modern day religious Nazis

South Carolina senator condemns UK, Australia, and Canada for recognizing a Palestinian state, warning the move legitimizes terrorism and endangers Israel’s security.

Despite pressure on the right

Netanyahu considering enacting only partial sovereignty

Israel is weighing partial sovereignty in Judea and Samaria after UK, Australia, and Canada recognized a Palestinian state; Netanyahu to consult President Donald Trump.

Netanyahu responds:

There will be no Palestinian state, we will respond soon

PM Netanyahu blasted the UK, Australia, and Canada for recognizing a Palestinian state, vowing it 'will not be created west of the Jordan' and pledging to strengthen Judea and Samaria.

Jerusalem Warns:

Palestinian recognition fuels Hamas, blocks peace

Israel's Foreign Ministry sharply rejected the recognition of a Palestinian state by the UK, Canada, and Australia, calling it a destabilizing move that rewards Hamas.

Abbas welcomes Palestinian state recognition

PA Chairman Abbas praised the decisions of Canada, the UK, and Australia to officially recognize a Palestinian state, calling the steps vital to advancing peace and implementing the two-state solution.

Israel Responds:

'There is neither a Palestinian state nor people'

Israeli ministers delivered scathing rebuttals to the announcements by Britain, Canada, and Australia that they now recognize a Palestinian state.

A prize for terrorism:

Canada, UK, Australia announce recognition of Palestinian state

In a coordinated move, Canada, the UK and Australia formally recognised the State of Palestine, linking the decision to renewed efforts for a two-state solution.

Under heavy security:

First Selichot prayers held in Australia

Hundreds gather in main synagogue in Sydney, Australia, reciting the first Selichot prayers of the year with local rabbis, with Rabbi Menachem Feldman serving as cantor. Watch.

Over 250 mayors gather in Australia to combat rising antisemitism

Australian leaders vow action against Antisemitism at CAM Mayors Conference.

Iran cuts ties with Australia over antisemitic arson allegations

Iran downgrades ties with Australia after Canberra expelled its envoy over alleged antisemitic arson plots. Tehran denies accusations, calling them "ridiculous and baseless".

Special interview

Nate Buzz: 'Obligated to be a voice of reason'

Nathaniel Buzolic sat down with Arutz Sheva to speak about firsthand experiences from thr ground, his battle against global misinformation, and the calls for Jews to hold on to hope, truth, and love.

Melanie Phillips

Australia: One eye and four blindfolds

Australia’s sudden realism concerning a malign Iran cannot repair the harm it is doing to Israel and the West. Opinion.

Unlikely agreement:

Iran’s FM agrees with Netanyahu’s assessment of Australian PM

Iran’s FM Araghchi agrees with Netanyahu that Australia’s PM is “weak” after Albanese blames Iran for attacks on Jews and expels its envoy. Araghchi fires back, accusing Canberra of appeasing “war criminals.”

How Iran funded a terror attack on Jews in Australia

Investigators traced payments through intermediaries to expose how Iran funneled money to local criminals used in the synagogue attack.

CAM urges global probe into Iran’s role in antisemitic attacks

CAM calls on world leaders to investigate Iranian involvement in global antisemitism following Australia’s expose.

Australia to expel Iranian envoy over antisemitic attacks

Australia's Prime Minister says Iran's government directed at least two attacks against the Australian Jewish community. Australia will expel Iran's ambassador and list the IRGC as a terror group.

Tens of thousands rally across Australia in anti-Israel protests

Massive demonstrations swept Brisbane, Melbourne, Hobart, and over 40 other cities this month, with protesters calling for sanctions on Israel, boycotts of Israeli-linked businesses, and a Palestinian state.

PM Netanyahu:

'Appeasement of Palestinian terror repeats mistakes of the 1930s'

Speaking to Sky News Australia PM Netanyahu warned that, 'any leader who supports a Palestinian state supports radicalism, also in their own countries. If the West doesn't take a stand, the crocodile will come for them too.”

'Leaving Hamas in Gaza would be like leaving the SS in Germany'

Prime Minister Netanyahu explains why Hamas must go in an interview with Sky News Australia.

Australian government misconstrued MK's remarks to justify ban

Australia’s Home Affairs department misconstrued a statement by MK Simcha Rothman to ban him, claiming he called Gazan children "enemies", Sky News reveals. The full transcript shows he was advocating for refugees to be taken in by other nations.

Netanyahu vs Australian PM:

'Weak politician who betrayed Israel, abandoned Australia's Jews'

Following a series of anti-Israel government decisions and a rise in antisemitism in the country, Prime Minister Netanyahu opens up about Australia's Prime Minister.

Watch:

Foreign Minister unloads on Australian government to Erin Molan

Foreign Minister Gideon Saar condemned the Australian government for refusing a visa to Israelis in an interview with Erin Molan.

Australia:

Jewish leaders outraged after government blocks MK Rothman

Australian Jewish Association says the government’s move to cancel visa of MK Simcha Rothman at the last minute is "viciously antisemitic," alleges the government is hostile to Jewish and Israeli visitors.

Rothman to Arutz Sheva:

Australia ‘didn’t ban me, it banned Israel and the Jews’

MK Simcha Rothman tells Arutz Sheva his Australian visa was canceled due to Muslim community threats, accusing Canberra of appeasing terror and 'banning Israel, not just me.'

Australia's punishment for revoking MK Rothman's visa

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announces decision to revoke visas of Australian representatives to the Palestinian Authority.

If the mountain doesn't come to Australia, it'll come to Rothman

MK Rothman meets with the DaMinyan community from Melbourne shortly after the announcement of his canceled visa to Australia and is greeted with thunderous applause and tremendous support.

Hours before his flight:

Australia cancels MK Rothman's visa

Australia revokes MK Simcha Rothman's visa, bans him from entering country for three years due to messages of 'hate.'

'Courageous'

Hamas welcomes Australia’s recognition of Palestinian state

Hamas praises Australia’s decision to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN, calling it a “courageous” move.

AJC:

'Australia’s recognition of Palestine empowers Hamas'

American Jewish Committee blasts Australia’s plan to recognize Palestinian statehood at the UN, warning it empowers Hamas and undermines peace efforts.

Deputy FM:

'Australia's decision is all about domestic politics, not peace'

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sharren Haskel slammed the decision by the Australian government to recognize Palestinian statehood, saying it rewards Hamas for October 7th.

President Herzog:

Recognizing a Palestinian State now a grave mistake

President warns Australian plan to recognize Palestinian state would endanger peace, aid terror, and fail to free hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

PM Albanese confirms:

Australia to back Palestinian statehood at UN

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces that Australia will officially recognize Palestine as a state at the UN General Assembly in September.

Australian FM:

‘Risk there will be no Palestine left to recognize’

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong says it's a “matter of when, not if”; opposition warns move could empower Hamas as PM Albanese pledges aid and seeks broader diplomatic role.

Mass anti-Israel demonstration causes fear among Australian Jews

Close to 100,000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators took part in a rally in Sydney that displayed antisemitic elements. Participants chanted slogans against Jews and Israel.

New Poll:

Under 25% of Australians see positive sentiment toward Jews

A new survey reveals that under 25 % of Australians believe public attitudes toward Jews are positive, amid rising antisemitic incidents, prompting the Combat Antisemitism Movement to convene an emergency summit this September on Australia's Gold Coast.

Australia boosts Gaza aid after anti-Israel protest

Australia announces it will provide an additional $20M in aid to Gaza, citing urgent humanitarian needs. The announcement comes days after PM Albanese condemned Israel’s blockade and warned it risks losing international support.

‘Disgusting hypocrites’

Sky News host slams anti-Israel march for ignoring hostage

Watch: Sky News Australia's Rowan Dean condemns anti-Israel marchers in Sydney, accusing them of siding with Hamas while hostage Evyatar David suffers and calling for them to “hang their heads in shame” over their hypocrisy.

Australia:

Mass anti-Israel demonstration crosses Sydney Harbor Bridge

Tens of thousands cross iconic Australian landmark in protest, calling for humanitarian aid and political pressure on Israel amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Australia to ban social media before age 16

Starting December, Australia will ban young people under 16 from accessing social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Study finds one in five young Australians witness antisemitism

National survey shows rising antisemitic sentiment and local incidents, with nearly a third of Australians expressing negative views toward Jews.

Australian PM warns Israel is 'losing support'

Australian PM Anthony Albanese criticizes Israel's blockade of Gaza aid and warns Netanyahu's government is "losing support," but says recognition of a Palestinian state is not imminent.

UK, allies urge immediate Gaza ceasefire

Joint declaration by UK, EU official, and 25 nations denounces humanitarian conditions in Gaza, criticizes Israeli policy, and urges immediate ceasefire and hostage release.

Envoy warns:

Antisemitism at 'tipping point' for Australian Jewry

Jewish Australians report feeling "very unsafe" amidst a 300% surge in antisemitic incidents since October 7, 2023, Australia's antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal warns.

WJC demands action on surging antisemitism in Australia

World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder strongly condemns recent antisemitic acts in Melbourne, urges the Australian government to take concrete action to safeguard its Jewish community.

After synagogue arson

Australian state of Victoria forms anti-hate task force

Victoria establishes an anti-hate task force after a synagogue arson and attack on an Israeli restaurant in Melbourne. Premier Allan condemns antisemitism.

Melbourne: Pro-Palestinian protesters chant 'death to the IDF'

Melbourne protesters chant ‘Death to the IDF’ days after attacks on local synagogue, Israeli restaurant.

Children harassed and assaulted:

Fear in the Jewish community in Australia

A current parliamentary investigation reveals a shocking picture of Jewish children being harassed in streets, facing threats and exposed to Nazi salutes.

Arrest made in Melbourne synagogue arson

Australian counterterrorism police charge a man in arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue with worshippers inside. The incident, condemned by Israeli leaders and by Australian Prime Minister Albanese, is part of a disturbing rise in antisemitic acts.

'A never-ending mission'

Erin Molan experienced the war - from Israel

Australian television journalist and presenter Erin Molan spoke to Arutz Sheva after being unexpectedly ‘stuck’ in Israel during the recent war against Iran.

Israeli leaders condemn antisemitic attacks on Melbourne Jews

Israel's President Isaac Herzog, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, condemn recent arson attacks on Melbourne synagogue, Israeli restaurant, calling on Australian authorities to take urgent action to protect Jewish citizens.

Melbourne unrest:

Israeli restaurant vandalized, synagogue set ablaze

Pro-Palestinian Arab rioters storm an Israeli restaurant in Melbourne and attempt to set fire to a synagogue. No injuries reported, and police are investigating both incidents.