Melbourne

Holocaust survivor passes away at 105

Berish Aurbach, a 105-year-old Holocaust survivor and one of the last people smuggled out of the Warsaw Ghetto, has passed away in Melbourne, Australia.

Zvi Yehezkeli:

Australia may deny entry to journalist over inflammatory remarks

Australia may block i24news host Tzvi Yehezkeli over past remarks calling for 100,000 Gazans to be killed and labeling Gaza journalists 'terror journalists.'

President Herzog:

'Jewish hope is a promise, not a dream'

Speaking in Melbourne, President Herzog delivered an address against antisemitism and terror, calling on Jews worldwide to stand proud and reaffirming Israel’s role in defending the free world.

Melbourne:

Posters glorifying Bondi Beach terrorist spark outrage

Melbourne removes dozens of copycat “Aussie" posters featuring one of the two Bondi Beach Hanukkah terrorists, drawing condemnation from Jewish leaders and officials.

Melbourne

Driver tries to run over haredi teens in antisemitic attack

The driver shouted antisemitic abuse and chased the teens for five minutes as they attempted to escape.

Suspected antisemitic attack

Melbourne car with Hanukkah sign torched

Australian police investigate a car fire targeting a Hanukkah display in Melbourne. Rabbi calls it an antisemitic attack amid rising hate crimes.

'Go to the gas chambers':

Rabbi, children attacked in Melbourne

A Rabbi from Melbourne's Jewish community in Australia was accosted while riding a city train with his children when a local woman shouted at them, 'Go to the gas chambers.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Australia:

CCTV footage shows synagogue arsonists in coordinated attack

Authorities link December arson at Melbourne synagogue to broader crime spree; call for public assistance as terrorism investigation intensifies.

Australia:

Man arrested for throwing bacon in antisemitic hate crime

Police in Melbourne, Australia, announce arrest of suspect who allegedly threw bacon during antisemitic hate crime.

'Could have killed my baby'

Explosive thrown at rabbi pushing stroller in Melbourne

Explosive device thrown from moving vehicle, nearly striking a stroller with a baby being pushed by a rabbi on the same street on which the Adass Israel synagogue was set on fire.

Australian police:

'Firebomb attack on synagogue is treated as an act of terrorism'

Australian Police confirm that the firebombing of the Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne is being officially treated as an act of terrorism. Search underway for three suspects.

Australian Prime Minister:

'Arson at Melbourne synagogue is the definition of terrorism'

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he personally views the firebombing of Melbourne synagogue on Friday as a terrorist attack. On Netanyahu's criticism of his government: This is a matter for the Israeli Prime Minister.

Australia responds to Netanyahu:

'We've taken strong actions to stand against antisemitism'

Australia’s government defends its efforts to combat antisemitism, after Netanyahu linked the Australian government’s policies with the arson attack on Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne.

Melbourne synagogue arson:

Torah scrolls unharmed, bullet found near synagogue

A day after the Adass Israel synagogue was set aflame by masked individuals, a bullet was found nearby. The community is holding activities at a nearby location.

'It is on his watch!'

Jewish Australian presenter rips PM following synagogue arson

Sky News host Sharri Markson blasts Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after Melbourne synagogue was targeted in an arson attack: It is on his watch. He hasn't shown leadership or strength and that's why we end up in this situation right now where a synagogue is firebombed.

Netanyahu on synagogue arson:

'Impossible to separate attack from government's positions'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the arson attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne and accused the government of having an 'extreme anti-Israeli position.'

Synagogue chair:

'The whole community is in shock' after arson attack

Benjamin Klein, chairman at the Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne, tells i24NEWS that arson attack was 'horrendous' for the community. 'This isn't something we expect, we live far away from any issues in Israel.' Watch.

Melbourne synagogue arson:

Pres. Herzog to world leaders: 'Condemn vile act of terror'

Israeli President Isaac Herzog condemns arson attack on Melbourne's Adass Israel synagogue, urges leaders to condemn 'vile act of terror, combat the intolerable rise of anti-Jewish racism worldwide.'

Arson at Melbourne synagogue

Australian PM: I have zero tolerance for antisemitism

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemns arson attack on synagogue in Melbourne: This violence and intimidation and destruction at a place of worship is an outrage. The people involved must be caught and face the full force of the law.

Melbourne synagogue badly damaged in 'suspicious fire'

Police open hate crime investigation after early morning fire causes significant damage at the Adass Israel synagogue. 2 people lightly injured from the fire.

Radiohead frontman clashes with anti-Israel heckler

After an anti-Israel heckler shouted at Thom Yorke to condemn 'the Israeli genocide of Gaza,' the singer challenged him to come up on stage. Yorke then left the stage in protest.

Melbourne:

Jewish father shocked by large antisemitic graffiti at playground

Father taking his 1-year-old toddler to play at a local park finds “Zionism = Nazi” burned or mowed in extremely large letters into the grass at the playground.

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Anti-Israel protesters stage 'zombie dance' at Melbourne rally

Anti-Israel activists clash with police during Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition in Melbourne, Australia rally, throwing rocks and acid and attacking a busker.

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.

University of Melbourne adopts IHRA antisemitism definition

Unimelb becomes first university in Australia to adopt IHRA definition.

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 deputy Liberal leader’s signs defaced with swastikas

Suburban Melbourne businesses displaying politician's posters also vandalized.

Melbourne synagogue defaced with antisemitic graffiti

Sign in front of Australian Chabad synagogue advertising High Holy Day services defaced with antisemitic message.

U of Melbourne student union endorses BDS for 2nd time

After 'extreme' pro-BDS motion passed but was withdrawn in May, new resolution supported by student union.

El Al considering direct flights to Australia

Flight from Tel Aviv to Melbourne would enable Australian Jews and tourists to more easily visit Israel, cutting down 24-hr travel time.

Australian Jewish students’ abuse ignored by school, court hears

Former students testify about horrific antisemitic abuse and lack of response by school staff.

Two Jewish men brutally attacked outside Melbourne supermarket

Two Jewish men assaulted outside Melbourne, Australia supermarket in what is being described as a “shocking” antisemitic attack

Victoria city plastered with swastikas after Nazi symbol banned

One day after Victoria becomes first Australian state to ban the swastika, two men arrested for plastering swastikas all over Jewish suburb.

University of Melbourne rejects student union BDS motion

University of Melbourne distances itself from BDS motion described as “extreme” and “blatantly antisemitic."

Melbourne U student union passes 'extreme' BDS resolution

Australian university student gov sparks outrage after passing BDS resolution that groups say "incites hate and is blatantly antisemitic."

Massive swastika on Melbourne soccer field sparks outrage

Swastika etched into soccer field has been there for over a month and is visible from the ground and the air.

Malka Leifer’s Melbourne trial moved up to August

The Melbourne trial of former Adass Israel principal Malka Leifer has been moved up to August.

Large swastika found in Jewish area of Melbourne sparks outrage

Nazi symbol found in heavily Jewish Australian suburb leads to call for government to follow through on plan to ban display of Nazi symbols.

Hateful voicemails leave Australian rabbi worried for his safety

Melbourne rabbi worried about safety of his family after caller leaves disturbing hate voicemails which are being investigated by police.

Swastika found in park in heavily Jewish Australian suburb

Swastika discovered in a park in the City of Glen Eira, a Melbourne suburb which has the largest Jewish population in the country.

Prominent Australian rabbi 'shocked’ after anti-Semitic attack

Melbourne Rabbi feared that anti-Semite who flew into a rage at an entertainment complex and verbally abused him would "become violent."

Students suing Australian state gov for anti-Semitic bullying

Jewish students of Melbourne high school suing state of Victoria and school staff alleging they faced years of anti-Semitic harassment.

Melbourne: Police make arrests at scene of planned protest

Footage from police at Melbourne park where a protest was supposed to take place.

Swastika painted on Australian police station 24-hrs after ban

Less than a day after state of Victoria banned public displays of the Nazi symbol, a Melbourne police station was tagged with a swastika.

Melbourne hospital fires employee for 'abhorrent' anti-Semitism

An employee at a Melbourne hospital was so angry at an illegal engagement party hosted by Jews, he wished them death in the gas chambers.

Australia rabbis condemn violations of coronavirus lockdown

An illicit engagement party roils Australian Jews as new COVID-19 outbreak extends lockdown.

Australian Jewish sports club hit with anti-Semitic graffiti

Offensive phrases and swastika discovered on wall of the club's Melbourne sports facility over the weekend.

Australian kosher authority delists Ben & Jerry's ice cream

Kosher agency takes Ben & Jerry's off list of approved products, recommends a local alternative ice cream instead.

Melbourne pro-Israel rally threatened by Islamist TikTok video

Rally will go ahead as planned on Sunday with police presence and may change location.