ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 295

Antisemitic graffiti on the vandalised office of Jewish MP Josh Burns in the Melbourne suburb of St Kilda last week. Photo: Peter Haskin
Teens to face court
Two Charged over Burns’ office vandalism
By Bruce Hill
Vandals smashed windows, defaced walls with slogans such as ‘Zionism is Fascism’, and lit fires outside causing significant damage to the property
Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Photo: Peter Haskin
Move criticisedGovernment sanctions Israelis over West Bank violence
By AJN STAFF
From left: Aussie canoe slalom team members Tristan Carter, Tim Anderson, and sisters Jessica and Noemie Fox, in the Paris Paris 2024 Athletes' Village. Photo: Paddle Australia
OLYMPIC PREVIEWJewish Australian athletes to watch in Paris
By Shane Desiatnik
The ICJ advises that Israel's settlement policy is in violation of international law. Photo: Lina Selg/ANP/Sipa US
JEWISH BODY CONDEMNS ICJ‘Nothing to do with law, justice, realities’
By Peter Kohn
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Israel’s Great Defender
By Carly Adno
“It’s an uphill climb and there’s no doubt that the social media landscape makes this extremely difficult, because the information is weighted against us,” says Eylon Levy.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint meeting of Congress at the US Capitol on July 24, 2024, in Washington, DC. (The Times of Israel: Saul Loeb/AFP)
PM'S SPEECH
We’re protecting you: Full text of Netanyahu’s address to Congress
By TOI STAFF
People hold photos of bombing victims as sirens blare during a ceremony last Thursday marking the 30th anniversary of the bombing of the AMIA Jewish centre that killed 85 people in Buenos Aires. Photo: AP/Natacha Pisarenko
Major address
‘We will prevail. We must prevail’
By Robert Goot
I was given the honour on behalf of the Jewish leadership, of addressing the audience of more than 1000 at that plenary session.
From left: Carly Shamgar, Robert Goot and Jillian Segal.
Representing our communityECAJ representatives in Argentina
By AJN STAFF
Central Shule Chabad has a ramp. Photo: Google Street View
Communal events criticisedPlea for better accessibility
By Bruce Hill
The ICJ advises that Israel's settlement policy is in violation of international law. Photo: Lina Selg/ANP/Sipa US
OUR SAY
No justice
By Peter Kohn
Isi Leibler.
Isi Leibler remembered
Hebrew biography launched
By AJN STAFF
The event attended by nearly 100 people, took place in the Naomi and Isi Leibler Exhibition Hall at the Wurzweiler Central Library at Bar-Ilan University.
PREMIER'S message
Top students shine
By Carol Saffer
Premier Jacinta Allan recently presented the Premier’s VCE Awards.
Chaya Glasman.
BETH RIVKAH LADIES COLLEGE
An award double header
By Carol Saffer
The awards recognise the effort invested by the students and are a testament to the teaching staff at Beth Rivkah.
Toby Grodski.
BIALIK COLLEGEAccounting Student receives Award
By Carol Saffer
Judah Goldfarb.
Mount Scopus Memorial CollegeScopus Students’ Success in Premier’s VCE Awards
By Carol Saffer
Author Lily Brett. Photo: lilybrett.com
Australian author Lily Brett
Finding Treasure
By Sharyn Kolieb
Lily Brett spoke with Sharyn Kolieb about how her book has become ’Treasure’.
Director of Jump Street Films Jamie Bialkower.
Jump street filmsNew fund for Jewish Australian films
By Sharyn Kolieb
Composite photo of Yagev Buchshtav (right) and Alex Dancyg. (The Times of Israel: Courtesy)
"Devastating news"
IDF announces deaths of hostages Alex Dancyg and Yagev Buchshtav in Hamas captivity
By Emanuel Fabian and TOI STAFF
IDF says it is investigating circumstances surrounding the deaths of the two men in Khan Younis, including the possibility they were killed by Israeli fire.
US President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Yair Lapid and President Isaac Herzog visit the opening ceremony of the Maccabiah Games in Jerusalem on July 14, 2022. (The Times of Israel: Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
Biden quits presidential race
Israeli officials thank Biden for ‘steadfast support’ after he quits presidential race
By Michael Bachner
Lapid posts photo with US leader, writing ‘Thank you’; President Herzog calls him a ‘true ally of the Jewish people’; ex-PM Bennett: ‘Stood by us in our most difficult moments’.
Jillian Segal addresses the media after being announced as Australia's special envoy to combat antisemitism, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese looks on, at the Sydney Jewish Museum. Photo: Giselle Haber
Antisemitism envoy
‘Fringe group’ labels Jillian Segal pro-war
By Bruce Hill
“I would have more faith in Mehreen Faruqi’s suggestions on how to combat antisemitism if she was able to call out the vile antisemitism within her party,” says Josh Burns MP.
Protesters outside The Great Synagogue in Sydney.
HISTORIC SHULE TARGETED
Hate at the gate
By Carly Adno
“If it wasn’t known before where we are and what we are, then it’s certainly known now,” says president of the Great Synagogue David Lewis.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces Jillian Segal as Australia's Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism. Photo: Giselle Haber
OUR SAYWhose voice?
By AJN STAFF
ZFA CEO Alon Cassuto speaking at the press conference on Sunday. With him was ZFA President Jeremy Leibler.
Mary Kostakidis
ZFA CEO takes legal action with AHRC
By Bruce Hill
Leibler said the action is asking for an apology to the Australian Jewish community and for the offending tweets to be removed. 
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus at a press conference in March. Photo: AAP Image/Flavio Brancaleone
'I'm a Jewish Australian'
Dreyfus tackles hate
By Gareth Narunsky
Appearing on a panel with Austral CEO Brendan Thomas, Dreyfus was asked by a journalist if the government considers criticism of Israel to be antisemitic.
Dr Ruth Westheimer on the airwaves, giving advice on sex-related topics.
MATRONLY SEX EXPERT
Farewelling advice guru Doctor Ruth
By Peter Kohn
Ron Merkel SC.
Former judge joins action
USYD case filing imminent
By Gareth Narunsky
The first step is a complaint alleging discrimination through the Australian Human Rights Commission.
Justice Murphy and Clancy McKellar at Tibooburra beside the camp from which Wongkumara people were removed in 1938.
WONGKUMARA PEOPLE RECOGNISED
Jewish lawyer’s win
By AJN STAFF
“Many of the people who started the claim have passed away, so the decision is bitter-sweet. The recognition is the end of a long journey home,” says Jewish lawyer Eddy Neumann.
Caption: Burger chain owner and Palestinian activist Hashem Tayeh.
Hash Tayeh facing arrest
Police to interview Burgertory owner
By Bruce Hill
“Mr Tayeh frequently leads deeply offensive and antisemitic chants, labelling the majority of the Australian Jewish community as terrorists,” says Alon Cassuto.
Australian Nurses and Midwives Federation Victorian Branch Secretary Lisa Fitzpatrick (left) Photo: X]
Anti-Israel motions
Jewish health workers concerned
By Bruce Hill
The conference debated more than 40 motions, including two directly related to the Israel-Gaza conflict. 
Inside the Queensland Holocaust Museum.
Queensland Holocaust Museum
‘Our museum is world class’
By AJN STAFF
The Queensland Holocaust Museum’s online experience won gold in the virtual experience category and the physical museum won silver in the cause events category.
Nick Greiner at the restored family mausoleum in Budapest last month.
BUDAPEST JEWISH CEMETERYFormer premier’s pilgrimage
By Shane Desiatnik
ZCNSW CEO Yossi Eshed (left) with Aviv Geffen in Israel.
'Enduring spirit' of israelis
Israeli rock star Aviv Geffen heading down under
By Sharyn Kolieb
His concerts are supported by Zionist Council of NSW (ZCNSW) in Sydney and Zionism Victoria together with Habayit in Melbourne.
Album Alma Zygier Live. Artwork: Anita Lester.
Alma ZygierSinging the blues
By Sharyn Kolieb
An undated picture of four IDF surveillance soldiers held hostage by Hamas in Gaza since October 7, 2023, that was made public by their families on July 16, 2024. From left: Liri Albag, Agam Berger, Daniella Gilboa, and Karina Ariev. (The Times of Israel: Courtesy)
"Get the girls out”
Hostage families release photos of 5 female soldiers from early days of captivity
By TOI STAFF
Relatives of IDF observation troops kidnapped from Nahal Oz base on October 7 beg Netanyahu not to depart for Washington before signing a hostage release deal.
Class action against the University of Sydney will be launched imminently. Photo: AAP Image/Dean Lewins
AUSTRALIAN JEWS AGAINST HATEAppeal for litigation funding
By Carly Adno
Greens deputy leader Mehreen Faruqi speaks at an anti-Israel rally in Sydney. Photo: Instagram
Greens criticise envoyJewish Council labels Segal pro war
By Bruce Hill
The offensive graffiti at Mount Scopus College.
Combined statement issued
Year 12 students speak out against hate
By Bruce Hill
Examples of the offensive messages.
ZV PETITION ON HATE SLOGANS
Attorney-General alerted
By AJN STAFF
It comes as well over 1300 members of the Jewish community have signed an online petition (change.org/stop-the-antisemitism) urging authorities to crack down on the items.
Associate Professor Andy Smidt.
'Fertile ground for hamas'
Medicos act on hate
By Peter Kohn
The petition to the Sydney Medical School was triggered by a May 29 letter from pro-Palestinian activists, with over 250 signatures.
The pro-Palestinan/Anti-Israel encampment at the University of Melbourne. Photo: Peter Haskin
CAMPUS ANTISEMITISM REPORTOutsiders driving uni Jew hatred
By Peter Kohn
Professor Bill Rubinstein
Prof. Bill Rubinstein dies
Prominent Jewish historian
By Bruce Hill
Opening night curator Elise Esther Hearst.
Jewish writers’ festival
Melbourne Jewish Book Week
By Sharyn Kolieb
Opening night curator Elise Esther Hearst spoke with Sharyn Kolieb about the importance of this year’s Jewish writers’ festival.
Ariel Burger. Photo: Maor Ziv-Kreger
26 eventsSydney Jewish Writers Festival returns for 2024
By Sharyn Kolieb
Josh Frydenberg. Photo: Sky News
"THANK YOU JOSH"
The AJN readers react to “Never Again: The Fight Against Antisemitism”
By Liz Rudenko
The documentary, which tackles issues of alarming rising antisemitism in Australia, saw viewers expressing their thoughts and feelings across The AJN social media platforms. 
MPs Josh Burns and David Southwick have known each other for years and have developed a mutual respect.
Burns and SouthwickMeeting in the Middle
By Bruce Hill
British journalist and commentator Douglas Murray
SUPPORT FOR ISRAELOne-on-one with Douglas Murray
By Bruce Hill
Donated suitcases for Operation Golda.
VOLUNTEER EFFORTS
Grassroots campaigns bring hope and help
By SHANE DESIATNIK & CAROL SAFFER
A number of small grassroots efforts have sprung up to support Israel.
Ariel, co-owner of Sydney cafe Shuk
Keep sharing the truthShuk owner shares Haachim food operation
By Jessica Abelsohn
Some of the wares for sale.
Connecting with IsraelSupporting Israeli businesses in tangible ways
By Jessica Abelsohn
Dream Team from left: Hagar, Avi, Aviva, Yaffa, Dan, Vered. Photo: Peter Haskin
The underpants came firstCommunity rallies for Israel
By Carol Saffer
Jews rounded up in Budapest, Hungary, in October 1944. Photo: Faupel/Wikipediacommons.com
Holocaust Awareness
Today’s Australians and the Holocaust
By Peter Kohn
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David Baddiel. Photo: Steve Best/Xavicus Media
Ignorance of antisemitism‘Jews don’t count’
By Carly Adno
Eytan Lenko, chair of Jewish Climate Network with Anna Solomon, founder of JCN NSW.
Climate change awarenessJCN expands to NSW
By Mia Gardiner
CEO of Jewish House Rabbi Mendel Kastel has been taking in people struggling with homelessness and their pets.
Jewish HousePeople and pets can stay together
By Carly Adno
IN MY POCKET is a project aimed at primary school aged children.
In My PocketProgram aimed at school children
By AJN STAFF
Saved hundredsNicholas Winton, the ‘British Schindler,’ dies at age 106
Esther Wise (centre) at the premier screening of her documentary "Never Forget" with her daughters Ruth Shafir and Brenda Ross.
DocumentarySurvivor’s story becomes part of VCE curriculum
By Mia Gardiner
For the boysSupporting The. Greatest. Of. All. Time
By Jessica Abelsohn
JIFF At The MoviesCould you be friends with Adolf?
By Lindy Tamir
Photo: Manuel Harlan
Simply the bestFrom Anna to Tina and the queen of rock and roll
By Jessica Abelsohn
Cillian Murphy plays J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan's film Oppenheimer. Photo: Universal Pictures
The 'bomb hero'The Jewish story behind Oppenheimer
By AJN STAFF
Opinion
Those we are missing
The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown
Those we have lost
Stories of the civilians and soldiers who have fallen in the Israel-Hamas war