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Antisemitism / News Briefs / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Australian Medical Staff Suspended for Anti-Israel Hate Speech

By Canaan Lidor

Max Veifer, a vlogger from Israel, connected with the pair on an app, which links users at random.

Antisemitism / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Australian Police Suspect ‘Overseas Actors’ Paid for Recent Jew-Hate Attacks

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Police have received 166 reports in recent weeks about antisemitism, with 15 under investigation.

IDF & Security / Antisemitism / Boycott / BDS / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Israeli Citizens Denied Australian Visa After Asked About IDF ‘War Crimes’

By Israel Hayom

Omar and Ella had to complete extensive 13-page declarations typically reserved for foreign fighters and government officials.

Terrorism / Israel / US / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Anti-Israel NGOs / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Amnesty Australia Grants ‘Human Rights’ Award to Gaza Terrorists

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

The terrorist operatives were honored for their "extraordinary resilience, bravery and courage."

Left vs. Right / Travel / Antisemitism / Boycott / BDS / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Australia Bans Israel’s Former Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“These are dark days for Australian democracy,” said former Israeli politician Ayelet Shaked, who claimed the decision was due to the "radically pro-Palestinian policies" of the Australian government.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Sydney’s Oldest Synagogue Targeted by Anti-Israel Activists

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies condemned the "despicable act," calling it "pure, unadulterated antisemitism."

Hamas / Antisemitism / United Nations (UN) / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

UN Investigative Unit Probing Allegations Against Anti-Israel UN Official

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

The investigative unit of the United Nations opened a case probing whether pro-Hamas lobbying groups funded Francesca Albanese’s trips in 2023 to Australia and New Zealand.

Jerusalem / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Papua New Guinea Opens Jerusalem Embassy

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

“I was very moved when I heard your (the Papua New Guinea) anthem,” Netanyahu said addressing the delegation from that nation. “I heard the words ‘prayer’ and ‘hope’.

Jerusalem / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Papua New Guinea Opening Jerusalem Embassy Next Week

By Jewish Press News Desk

The decision was made back in February of this year, after a phone call between Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen and his Papua New Guinean counterpart, Justin Tkatchenko.

News Briefs / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Israel Formalizes Ties With South Pacific Island Country of Niue

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Niue is a self-governing state in free association with New Zealand, with the island’s 1,600 residents holding New Zealand citizenship.

Jerusalem / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Papua New Guinea to Open Embassy in Jerusalem

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The two countries have had diplomatic relations since 1978 but never established embassies.

Antisemitism / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Australian Government Mulls Banning Entry to Antisemite Kanye West

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Australian Jewish Association has called on authorities to not issue a visa on the grounds that his planned visit constitutes a threat to the local Jewish community.

Israel / Health and Medicine / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania / Sports

MDA Saves Australian Athlete Who Collapsed at the Maccabiah Games

By Jewish Press News Desk

The MDA team assigned to the match recognized some unusual body language, as they put it.

Antisemitism / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Australia to Formally Adopt IHRA Definition of Antisemitism

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Anti-Semitism has no place in Australia. It has no place anywhere in the world,” Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

Jewish / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Rabbi Recites Jewish Prayer as He is Sworn in to Western Australia’s Supreme Court

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Rabbi Marcus Solomon, an experienced commercial litigator and arbitrator, on Wednesday was sworn in to the Supreme Court of Western Australia. He chose to conclude the ceremony “with an old Jewish custom” — saying the Shehechyanu Jewish prayer, which is typically recited to celebrate new experiences.

Antisemitism / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Some 60 Percent of Jews in Australia’s Queensland have Experienced Anti-Semitism

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Data gathered by the Executive Council of Australian Jewry showed that the number of anti-Semitic abuses reported this year has already matched the total number of incidents from 2020.

IDF & Security / Business and Economy / Science and Tech / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Israel, Australia, Collaborating on Australian Sovereign Defense Capabilities

By Jewish Press News Desk

The joint capabilities are synergetic and the joint effort will provide leading innovative local solutions for the benefit of Australian industries.

Israel / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Malka Leifer, Accused Sex Offender, to be Extradited to Australia

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The extradition request can now be signed off by Israel’s Justice Minister, Avi Nissenkorn, who has already indicated his intention to do so without delay.

The Courts / News Briefs / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Jerusalem Court Rules Malka Leifer Will be Extradited to Australia

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

A psychiatric panel in January decided that the alleged sex offender, who escaped to Israel from Australia, is mentally fit to stand trial and has been feigning mental illness.

Headline / Antisemitism / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Swastikas on Synagogue as New Zealanders Spar over Absence at Holocaust Forum

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“I’m upset and outraged by it—that we are targeted like that—but at the same time I’m not entirely surprised,” said Temple Sinai chair Matthew Smith.

News Briefs / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Jerusalem Zoo Sends Aid to Help Animals Injured in Australia Fires

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Many are concerned that several species that only exist in Australia may become extinct because of the fires.

Israel / Police and Crime / The Courts / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Panel Finds Alleged Sex Offender Malka Leifer Mentally Fit to Stand Trial

By Arye Green / TPS

In the coming days, the Jerusalem District Court will determine whether to extradite her back to her country, where she is wanted for sex offenses.

Jerusalem / Chessed and Tzedaka / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Jerusalem Zoo Sends Aid to Help Animals Injured in Australia Fires

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Critical donations are being sent in the wake of the massive brush fires that have resulted in the death of millions of species since September.

Jewish / UK / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Queen Elizabeth Honors Two New Zealand Jews

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

John Barnett of Auckland was awarded the Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, Bob Nerev was honored as an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

Terrorism / Jewish / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

New Zealand Community Cancels Shabbat Services in Wake of Mosque Shootings

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A message sent to Auckland Hebrew Congregation members said that law enforcement was “unable to guarantee us protection this evening as they mobilise to support Christchurch, as well as protect mosques throughout New Zealand. It is therefore with deep regret that the AHC BOM takes this unprecedented step in cancelling organised service this Shabbat, as we are concerned about the security of our community.”

Antisemitism / Diaspora / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

University of Sydney Fires Lecturer Over Image of Swastika on Israeli Flag

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Tim Anderson, a a life-long radical and virulent hater of Jews, was placed under official investigation after he defended a former colleague for wearing a badge proclaiming “Death to Israel.”

Headline / Politics / Gaza / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Australian Ruling Party's Vote on Relocating Embassy to Jerusalem Overruled by FM

By JNi.Media

Bishop said has been in communication with the PA Foreign Minister to make sure the money her country sends Ramallah—an estimated $43 million—will only be spent on good things.

Headline / Government / Diaspora / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Australia, New Zealand Premiers to Visit Israel in Late October

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Jerusalem recalled its ambassador to Wellington after New Zealand sponsored Security Resolution 2334; full ties were resumed in June.

Headline / Israel / Politics / Palestinian Authority / Media / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Australian ABC Doubling Down on 'Wipe Israel off Map' Shenanigans

By JNi.Media

On Sunday, instead of issuing an apology for what had been, at best, a blunder, and at worst a call to annihilate a country friendly to Australia, ABC actually hit back, saying Facebook user's accusations were incorrect and offensive.

Politics / The Courts / Media / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Rabbi Sues Australian Jewish Paper over Sex Abuse Defamation

By JNi.Media

"They wanted to sensationalize and exaggerate to the point of lying – borderline lying," Feldman stressed.

Jewish / Politics / Arts and Entertainment / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Tziporah Malkah, Netanyahu's Tycoon Friend's Former Fiancée, Booted Off Aussie Reality Show

By JNi.Media

She was engaged to billionaire businessman James Packer until the couple separated in 1998 after five years together and a two-year engagement.

Politics / Eye on "Palestine" / Government / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Pro-Palestinian Crowd Demands Netanyahu's Trial as PM Wounds-Up Australian FM

By JNi.Media

'This guy is a wanted criminal, and our prime minister is very happy to hug him and kiss him and be with him – that's unfair.'

Jewish / Government / On Campus / Education / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Netanyahu to Australia's Jewish Youth: Stand with Israel, Be Proud Jews, in Sydney and Jerusalem

By JNi.Media

'If there's one thing that I could tell you here today: Be proud Jews. Stand up. Be proud. Stand with Israel. Stand with our people. Be proud Jews. Do this in Sydney and do it in Jerusalem and come this year to Jerusalem.'

US / Politics / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Media / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Former Australian PM: Move Embassy to Jerusalem, Cut Off PA Funds

By JNi.Media

Another way for Australia to demonstrate its unswerving support for Israel, as the Middle East’s only liberal, pluralist democracy, might be to ... move its embassy to Jerusalem.

US / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Judea & Samaria / United Nations (UN) / Settlements / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Australian FM Attacks US, New Zealand, on UN Resolution

By JNi.Media

'Had Australia been a member of the Security Council, it would not have supported last Friday's resolution demanding an end to Israeli settlements.'

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Politics / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Boycott / BDS / Anti-Israel NGOs / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

NGO Monitor, Australian Jews, Pose Disturbing Questions to Christian Charity Chief on Eve of Hadassah Speech

By JNi.Media

“When one of its senior managers stands accused of engineering and concealing – for years – a massive diversion of funds to the Hamas terror organization ... this is not the right moment to promote the interests of World Vision."

Israel / Middle East / Levant / Politics / History / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Media / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania / Holocaust

Australian Cartoonist Crucified by Jews, Leftists, over Comparing Gay Militants to Nazis

By JNi.Media

The cartoon was published amid news that the Australian LGBTIQ community shut down a meeting of traditional marriage groups planned for the Mecure Sydney Airport Hotel.

News Briefs / On Campus / Education / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania / Holocaust

Australian School Apologizes for Student Who Greeted Jewish Visitors Dressed As Hitler

By JNi.Media

"In a busy school, this student did go to a respected staff member said 'is this OK?' and the staff member said 'yes,'" the principal explained.

Israel / News Briefs / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Aussie FM: Bilateral Ties Based on Common Values

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Foreign Minister Bishop publicly stated two years ago that the international community has no place to decide which Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria are legal and which ones are not.

Police and Crime / The Courts / News Briefs / Media / On Campus / Education / Chabad / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Australian Jewish College Director Suing over Claims She Pressured Abuse Victims Not to Complain

By JNi.Media

Back on February 11, 2015, the Australian ABC network reported on Nechama Bendet's testimony to the Royal Commission that day, admitting it was a mistake that Yeshivah College had never apologized directly to Manny Waks, a student who had been sexually abused by a guard.

IDF & Security / Politics / Gaza / Hamas / Police and Crime / The Courts / News Briefs / Chessed and Tzedaka / Rockets from Gaza / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Australia Suspends World Vision Gaza Aid following Israeli Indictments

By JNi.Media

World Vision Australia chief, Rev. Tim Costello told AAP, "We have absolutely nothing to do with terror. We audit every cent that goes through."

Jewish / US / News Briefs / Religion / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Rabbi Lila Kagedan, First Female Rabbi at Orthodox Shul in Melbourne

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Shira Hadasha congregation has appointed an Orthodox female rabbi-in-residence for this May.

Israel / Middle East / Levant / Politics / Eye on "Palestine" / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Australian Chain Removes World Globe with Palestine Replacing Israel

By JNi.Media

The chain stated: “Typo is not removing any country from the globe," and, "We never intended to offend anyone with this product.” But they somehow accomplished both.

Terrorism / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Judea & Samaria / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Scandal in Ramallah: Australian Delegation Asks Why PA Names Streets After Murderers

By JNi.Media

PA Education Minister Saidam for his part said the meeting as "very explosive and very challenging" and said the group had asked "rude and blunt" questions.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Islamists / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania / ISIS

They're Canceling Chanukah in Melbourne, Australia

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The lights are going out: Melbourne's Chanukah celebration canceled due to international terrorism.

Israel / Jewish / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Australian Jews Reject Former MK Feiglin over Terrible Things He Never Said

By JNi.Media

Australia’s largest Orthodox Jewish congregation, The Great Synagogue in Sydney, has barred visiting Israeli politician Moshe Feiglin from speaking there.

News Briefs / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania / ISIS / Holocaust

Australian PM in Trouble for Saying ISIS Evil Worse Than Nazi Evil

By JNi.Media

“I mean, the Nazis did terrible evil but they ... [did] try to hide it. These people boast about their evil,” Abbott said.

News Briefs / Boycott / BDS / On Campus / Education / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Australian Professor Faces 'Disciplinary Action' over Pro-Arab Melee

By Jewish Press News Desk

A pro-BDS professor at Sydney University may face disciplinary action over his conduct at lecture where anti-Israelis disrupted a speech by retired British Col. Richard Kemp, who has often praised  the IDF for its morality while fighting terror. The university issued a "show cause" letter to Prof. Jake Lynch, according to The Australian. Jewish students […]

Jewish / News Briefs / On Campus / Education / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Anti-Israelis Read the Riot Act at Australian University

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

They disrupted a lecture by retired British Col. Richard Kemp, who says Israel tried to prevent civilian deaths in Gaza.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Melbourne Airport Terminal Evacuated Due to Bomb Threat

By Jewish Press News Desk

Part of Melbourne Airport has been evacuated due to bomb threat made against a TigerAir flight.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Bomb Scare Forces Evacuation of Australian Jewish School

By JTA

If “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself,” Diaspora Jews are in big trouble.

Israel / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

7 Arrested for Storming Elbit’s Australia HQ

By JTA

Police in Melbourne arrested seven pro-Palestinian protesters who stormed the roof of an Israel-based company.

US / UK / Antisemitism / News Briefs / France / Germany / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania / European Union / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Palestinian Protesters Aren't 'anti-Semitic.' They Just Hate Jews.

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Nothing infuriates Palestinian supporters than the suggestion that anti-Israel sentiment is fueled by anti-Semitism. Truth hurts, sometimes.

Politics / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Anti-Semitism at Palestinian Rally in Australia

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Praise for Hitler, 'filthy Jewish dog' at pro-Palestinian rally in Melbourne

Jewish / UK / France / Germany / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania / #EyalGiladNaftali

Jewish World Mourns Murdered Teens

By JTA

From Australia to Argentina, Jewish communities mourn latest Palestinian atrocity.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs / Media / Islamists / Religion / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Abduction Just Part of ‘Glorious’ Week for Islam 

By Meir Halevi Siegel

From Spain to Sudan, from England to Australia, radical Islam has been on the march spreading values of jihad, hate

US / Eye on "Palestine" / UK / Government / News Briefs / United Nations (UN) / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania / European Union

Netanyahu Slams Int'l Community for Supporting Hamas Government

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Prime Minister didn't mince words at Sunday's cabinet meeting, slamming the int'l community for embracing the Hamas government, while praising Australia for its moral clarity.

Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Australia Has PUG in a Tizzy

By Jewish Press News Desk

PUG Calls for Reevaluation of the Arab Relationship with Australia

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