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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 425

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Foreign Minister Penny Wong addresses the United Nations General Assembly, Sept. 27, 2024. Photo: AP Photo/Pamela Smith.
UN PALESTINE VOTE
Government ‘disconnected from reality’
By AJN STAFF
Liberal Leader Peter Dutton said the government, in pursuing votes in inner city seats dominated by the Greens, has “abandoned Israel”.
Then-former US president Donald Trump poses for photos with family members of Hamas hostage Edan Alexander, after visiting the gravesite of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson in New York, October 7, 2024. (The Times of Israel: AP Photo/ Yuki Iwamura)
"RELEASE THE HOSTAGES NOW!”Trump warns there will be ‘all hell to pay’ if hostages aren’t released by Jan. 20
By Jacob Magid
‘Warning beware Zionist venom’, photo taken at a demonstration in Sydney, 15 Sep. 2024
316% increaseSurge in antisemitic incidents
By Bruce Hill
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus. Photo: Screenshot
Bill passedDoxxing ban now law
By Gareth Narunsky
2023-2024 Israel-Hamas war
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    IDF finds slain hostages were likely shot by captors in February amid Israeli airstrikes
    By Emanuel Fabian
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    Isolated Hamas faces collapsing negotiating stance after drastic Trump threat
    By Lazar Berman
  • MIDEAST ISRAEL ENVIRONMENT
    Daily Briefing Dec. 4: Day 425 - Committee pushes through weak climate bill
    By ToI Staff
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    Katz optimistic on possible hostage deal amid renewed efforts
    By ToI Staff and Agencies
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    IDF said to warn dozens of soldiers against travel abroad over war crimes claims
    By ToI Staff
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    Slain Israeli-American hostage remembered as 'hero of Israel' at NY memorial service
    By AP, Jessica Steinberg and Jacob Magid
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    Business leaders worry about government priorities to support war-battered economy
    By Sharon Wrobel
  • US Israel Palestinians
    Google said worried contract with Israel could damage its reputation
    By ToI Staff
  • Israel Palestinians Gaza
    Israel rejects claims it is restricting Gaza aid, says hundreds of trucks waiting
    By Agencies and Emanuel Fabian
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    Daily Briefing Dec. 3: Day 424 - Hezbollah mortar fire tests Lebanon ceasefire
    By ToI Staff
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    Fatah, Hamas agree to form committee to run postwar Gaza
    By ToI Staff and Agencies
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    'Dad won't be able to say goodbye': Mother of Hamas hostage Keith Siegel dies
    By ToI Staff
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    Nova's lingering scars: PTSD and fear of suicides spark alarm
    By Deborah Danan
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    Inspired by Gandhi, white-clad hostage mothers silently scream in protest
    By Jessica Steinberg
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    Cairo hosts Fatah-Hamas talks, aiming for deal on PA control in post-war Gaza
    By ToI Staff and AFP
  • מאסק וכספי - קרדיט צילום עמוס בן גרשום לעמ
    'Zionism 2.0': Former NBA player Omri Casspi raises $60m to invest in Israeli startups
    By Sharon Wrobel
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    US Jewish group targets anti-Israel protesters in hopes Trump will deport them
    By Zev Stub
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    Digging in, IDF builds dozens of bases in and around expanded Netzarim Corridor - NYT
    By ToI Staff
  • ICC Meeting
    ICC top judge pans 'appalling' US threat to penalize court over Israel arrest warrants
    By ToI Staff and AP
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    Trump dines with visiting Sara Netanyahu at his Florida golf resort; Yair also attends
    By ToI Staff and Jacob Magid
Liveblog
Fromthe times of israel
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    IDF says it recovered body of hostage Itay Svirsky who was murdered earlier this year in Gaza
    By ToI Staff and Jacob Magid
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    Dec. 3: Reports say Feldstein told Netanyahu about top-secret document before leak to Bild
    By ToI Staff and Michael Bachner
  • IRON SWORDS WAR
    Dec. 2: IDF issues evacuation orders after Gaza rocket fire; navy downs drone over Red Sea
    By ToI Staff and Elana Kirsh
  • Israel Lebanon
    Dec. 1: IDF says paratroopers killed armed Hezbollah operatives near a church in south Lebanon
    By ToI Staff and Shira Silkoff
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    Nov. 30: Freed captive Emily Hand, father address rally marking year since 2023 deal
    By ToI Staff
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    Nov. 29: Hamas delegation expected in Cairo Saturday for hostage deal talks
    By ToI Staff
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    Nov. 28: Netanyahu says he's ready for ceasefire in Gaza to free hostages, but won’t end war
    By ToI Staff
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    Nov. 27: After Lebanon truce, Egyptian delegation expected to visit Israel in push for Gaza deal
    By ToI Staff, Joshua Davidovich and Shira Silkoff
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    Nov. 26: Biden says ceasefire to take effect at 4 a.m. as cabinet votes 10-1 to approve deal
    By ToI Staff
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    Nov. 25: Truce won't include buffer zone, will let south Lebanon residents return — report
    By ToI Staff and Shira Silkoff
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    Nov. 24: Lebanese media report new wave of Israeli airstrikes in Beirut
    By ToI Staff and Elana Kirsh
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    Nov. 23: Feldstein’s lawyer: He was acting in PM’s name when sending IDF intel document to Bild
    By ToI Staff and Elana Kirsh
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    Nov. 22: Israeli official contends ICC ruling could've been avoided if PM okayed Oct. 7 probe
    By ToI Staff and Jacob Magid
  • Netherlands Climate Shell
    Nov. 21: AG slams 'baseless' arrest warrants, says ICC has no authority in Israeli matters
    By ToI Staff and Jacob Magid
  • PALESTINIAN-ISRAEL-CONFLICT
    Nov. 20: Israel said to tell US it doesn't plan to forcibly displace Palestinians from north Gaza
    By ToI Staff, Joshua Davidovich and Shira Silkoff
  • Israel Palestinians Aid Explainer
    Nov. 19: US says Gaza aid looting can't be solved without ‘new governance and security authority’
    By ToI Staff
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    Nov. 18: Lebanon has 'very positive view' on US truce proposal, says official
    By ToI Staff and Jacob Magid
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    Nov. 17: Army investigating after failed interceptor missile appears to slam into Eilat
    By ToI Staff
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    Nov. 16: Levin calls to resume judicial overhaul as response to firing of flares at PM’s house
    By ToI Staff and Elana Kirsh
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    Nov. 15: UNIFIL says HQ in southwest Lebanon hit by artillery fire, avoids assigning blame
    By ToI Staff and Shira Silkoff
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    Rabbi’s wife and children forced to leave
  • Nikita Potapov with his advocate Adam Glezer. Photo: Sharyn Kolieb.
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    Aldi rejects claims of antisemitism
  • Former Israeli justice minister Ayelet Shaked was denied a visa for Australia. Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90
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    Betrayal
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    Second man arrested for Woollahra rampage
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  • I’m That Jew artwork by Justine Kuran. Photo: Instagram @justinekurandesigns
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    ‘Eyes on the Wolf at the Door, Not on the Leak in the Floor’
A photo of Karina (centre) and her two children, that appears on the GoFundMe campaign page.
COMMUNITY SHOWS SUPPORT
Fundraiser for Jewish mum injured in Sydney crash
By AJN STAFF
Sydneysiders are generously donating to help the family of a Jewish mum hurt in a car crash in Lane Cove.
An artist's impression of the new Hakoah at White City.
Building challenges
Hakoah White City now set to open in 2026
By AJN STAFF
‘Hakoah means strength—we are a strong community and will become even stronger and more united than ever’
Omer Neutra, an American-Israeli citizen and 'lone soldier' who was taken hostage by Hamas on October 7, 2023. (The Times of Israel: Courtesy)
'A man of values'
IDF says US-Israeli hostage Cpt. Omer Neutra killed on Oct. 7 and his body held in Gaza
By Emanuel Fabian
Former Israeli justice minister Ayelet Shaked was denied a visa for Australia. Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90
"It's undemocratic"
‘A brutal political act’
By AJN STAFF
“It’s really shameful. The Australian government is confused between good and evil,” says Ayelet Shaked.
Ayelet Shaked has been denied an Australian visa. Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90
'Deeply offensive'Former Israeli justice minister denied Australia visa
By AJN STAFF WITH TOI
Foreign Minister Penny Wong addresses the UN General Assembly in September this year. Photo: AP Photo/Pamela Smith
We must demand betterLabor is playing politics, but what is the price?
By AJN STAFF
Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Photo: Peter Haskin
Wrong direction
A disturbing and insupportable trend
By Mike Kelly
‘Our government must make a stand if we are to save the UN as a meaningful organisation, defend free speech and strengthen our democracy’
Israeli Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked.
Must act nowBetrayal
By AJN STAFF
Alon Cassuto, CEO of the Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA), giving video evidence to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights.
Crisis on campus
Antisemitism at universities in the spotlight
By Bruce Hill
Jewish leaders demand urgent action
Photo: AAP Image/Dean Lewins
University of SydneyReview finds policies, complaints procedures need overhaul
By AJN STAFF
Rabbi Effy Block with his family, who have had to relocate following the attack.
ADC condemns attack
Rabbi’s wife and children forced to leave
By Bruce Hill
Chabad synagogue targeted by vandals
I’m That Jew artwork by Justine Kuran. Photo: Instagram @justinekurandesigns
Antisemitism in the arts'Now is not the time for Jewish stories'
Silenced: the battle of Jewish creatives
By Jessica Abelsohn
Since October 7, Jewish artists have faced censorship, silencing, rejection and blatant antisemitism. Jessica Abelsohn spoke to several creatives about their experiences.
Jews gathered at the Caulfeild Shule rushed to confront the handful of demonstrators who had been stopped by Police two blocks away. Photo: Peter Haskin
"Mission has failed"
Demonstrators fail to disrupt synagogue
By Bruce Hill
“You are not social justice warriors” says Zionism Victoria
Tensions between pro Palestinians and pro Israel groups eventually spilled over into violence at Princess park Caulfield South. Photo: Peter Haskin
'Anti-vilification laws'Victoria strengthens vilification laws
By Peter Kohn
Photo: Gemma Hubeek / SOPA images/Sipa USA
"Symbol of joy"Victorians flock to festive windows
By Peter Kohn
Anti-Israel graffiti on a building in Woollahra.
Strike force Mylor
Second man arrested for Woollahra rampage
By Gareth Narunsky
‘We look forward to the full force of the law being applied to anyone who is found guilty of these crimes’
A vandalised car in the Sydney suburb of Woollahra.
Overnight damageAnti-Israel vandals target Sydney suburb
By Gareth Narunsky
Mayor William Nemesh with deputy mayor Keri Spooner.
Local GovernmentWaverley Council takes the lead on antisemitism
By AJN STAFF
The march at Caulfield Park on November 22. Photo: Peter Haskin
Violence Against Women
Community says no
By Sharyn Kolieb
National Council of Jewish Women of Australia (NCJWA) president Lynda Ben-Menashe called for “an end to the epidemic of violence against women in this country …”
Photo: Supplied
What Matters Now
What Matters Now to combat medic Tuvia Book: Reserve duty for over a year
By TOI STAFF
Tuvia Book was honourably discharged as a combat medic in the Israel Defense Forces following the 2006 Second Lebanon War.
Call Me Back – with Dan Senor: The People’s Army – with Dr Tuvia Book
By TUVIA BOOK
Israel: Our tenacious country
By Anna Pasternak
Malki Roth.
TERROR COMPENSATION RULING
Some relief for Roths
By Peter Kohn
The court’s determination, based on a 2022 High Court finding, rests on the PA and PLO incentivising terrorism through payments to terrorists and their families.
Roger Clifford (left) presenting the award to John Howard at the 2024 Jewish House gala dinner. Photo: Nadine Saacks
JEWISH HOUSE GALA DINNER
‘People respond to leadership’
By Shane Desiatnik
“I just wish more had been done – in the aftermath of those terrible events of October 7, 2023 – to denounce antisemitism,” Former prime minister John Howard.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90
"Ideological witch hunt"
ICC issues arrest warrants for Israeli leaders
By Bruce Hill
AIJAC executive director Colin Rubenstein said the ICC “first stretched the bounds of procedure, then broke its own rules on process”.
Elana (left) with some of the Benjamin cousins when they were young.
Preserving the traditionsCelebrating Sephardi-Mizrahi cuisine and heritage
Stories and spices across the generations
By Jessica Abelsohn
For Mizrahi Heritage Month, Jessica Abelsohn spoke to author Elana Benjamin about her most recent cookbook, which aims to preserve Sephardi-Mizrahi stories and traditions.
The panel (from left): Russell Kaye, youth homelessness advocate; Susan Barton, founder of the Lighthouse Foundation; Rabbi Menachem Wolf, Spiritgrow; and Dassi Erlich.
A much needed partership
Safe house for Caulfield
By Bruce Hill
Lighthouse has offered a property in Caulfield to serve as a crisis safe house where youth who need full-time professional support can get the help they need.
Many Jewish families in Victoria are doing it tough at the moment
Requests for charityJewish families experience hardship
By Bruce Hill
The Technion in Haifa is 100 years old this year.
'Special events'
Analyst to discuss ‘heroic’ Israel
By Bruce Hill
The two evening programs will bring together prominent Israeli academics, analysts, and artists to highlight the university’s remarkable achievements.
Nova Peris at Kibbutz Be’eri outside the home of slain peace activist Vivian Silver, March 2024. (The Times of Israel: Courtesy)
"Disgusted and appalled"'PEOPLE KNOW I WOULDN'T BE DOING THIS IF IT WEREN'T TRUE'
Why one of Australia’s best-known Aboriginal activists is taking a stand on Israel
By Nomi Kaltmann
Nova Peris is an Olympic gold medalist, former parliamentarian, and well-known advocate for her people’s equality – and she’s bucking many on the left to support the Jewish state
The VAJEX Remembrance Day service
VAJEX REMEMBRANCE DAY
Tribute to Jewish soldiers
By AJN STAFF
The Caulfield MP and deputy state Liberal leader was addressing the annual ceremony held by the Victorian Association of Jewish Ex- & Servicemen & Women Australia (VAJEX).
Rabbi Dr Benjamin Elton. Photo: Ben Klein
NAJEX Remembrance DayFocus on D-Day
By Shane Desiatnik
Photo: Dreamstime
Doxxing investigation
Woman arrested
By AJN STAFF
The allegations reportedly relate to alleged threats made against some of those Jewish creatives doxxed.
Federal parliamentSpender, Daniel call on Coalition to wave doxxing laws through Senate
By AJN STAFF
Lives turned upside downDoxxing inquiry
By Peter Kohn
'Lists of Jews'Australian Jews alarmed after list of ‘Zionists’ publicised, fueling harassment
By JTA AND TOI STAFF
Jessica (right) and Noemie Fox with the Don Award at the Sport Australia Hall of Fame inductions and awards gala in Melbourne on Monday. Photo: AAP Image/Supplied by Sport Australia Hall Of Fame
"It's the greatest honour"
Sporting sisters inspire Australia
By Shane Desiatnik
The program focuses on youth.
HaGal Sheli
Healing through surf therapy
By Carly Adno
HaGal Sheli is helping children from Israel’s south navigate their post-October 7 trauma by taking them to the waves.
Michael Gawenda talking at the Kristallnacht commemoration. Photo: Giselle Haber
'Pattern of Jewish history'
‘Basic principles’ of journalism ignored
By AJN STAFF
Gawenda’s memoir My Life as a Jew was launched on October 5 last year and details his journey as a self-described Jew of the left.
Michael Gawenda at the launch of his book.
Ideological journeyMichael Gawenda’s Jewish journey
By Peter Kohn
Mark and his family. Photo: Cara Mand
A Season of Death'It’s all out there, exposed to the world'
A legacy of love
By Jessica Abelsohn
Mark Baker was no stranger to death. But when it came knocking for him, he did what he does best. Wrote. Jessica Abelsohn spoke to Mark’s wife, Michelle Lesh, about his final memoir, A Season of Death.
Visitors scrutinise MHM's Underground exhibition. Photo: Jarrod Freedman Photography
RINGELBLUM EXHIBITION LAUNCH
Witnessing Warsaw Ghetto
By Peter Kohn
“The uniqueness of this collection also lies in its survival,” says Michal Trebacz, director of the Jewish Historical Institute in Warsaw.
Guta Goldstein at the Jewish International Film Festival Shorts premiere in Sydney. Photo: Ella Dreyfus.
Singing Up the PastPreserving songs from the Holocaust
By Sharyn Kolieb
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Alessandro Nivola and Adrien Brody in The Brutalist. Photo: A24
A powerful performanceAn epic postwar architectural drama
By Lior Zaltzman
Photos: Jewish News UK
DocumentaryCharting the magic of Paul Simon
By Darren Richman
Reflecting joy and sorrowAddressing raw grief
By Jessica Abelsohn
Jake Gillis with Aleeza Ben Shalom.
Spreading loveSharing the positives of Israeli culture
By AJN STAFF
Photograph of ex-commando Damien Thomlinson in the exhibition Service. Photo: Richard Wiesel.
Photographic ExhibitionCapturing the resilience and trauma of veterans
By Sharyn Kolieb
Camp fence with guard box at Hay, circa 1940 by Georg Teltscher. Photo: State Library of NSW
'Very resourceful'Finding beauty in the mundane
By Jessica Abelsohn
Helen Mirren as Grandmère and Bryce Gheisar as Julian. Photo Credit: Larry Horricks
'Choose kind'A lesson in choosing kindness
By Jessica Abelsohn
David Baddiel. Photo: Steve Best/Xavicus Media
Ignorance of antisemitism‘Jews don’t count’
By Carly Adno
Author Lily Brett. Photo: lilybrett.com
Australian author Lily BrettFinding Treasure
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A visit to ViennaOpa’s headstone
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Opinion
  • Senator Michaelia Cash.
    Labor and Israel
    ‘We side with our allies over terrorists’
    By MICHAELIA CASH
  • Michael Scott.
    Simplifying the Narrative
    ‘Eyes on the Wolf at the Door, Not on the Leak in the Floor’
    By MICHAEL SCOTT
  • The Australians United Against Antisemitism rally. Photo: SB Creatives Photography
    Australia needs its Jews
    It is time to step up and take a leading role
    By Grahame Leonard
  • From left: Bahrain Foreign Minister Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, then-US president Donald Trump and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan sign the Abraham Accords at the White House in September, 2020. Photo: AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File
    Middle East reality check
    Why Israel needs to forget about the Messiah
    By JASON ROSE
  • Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Photo: Peter Haskin
    Wrong direction
    A disturbing and insupportable trend
    By Mike Kelly
  • JCCV COO Naomi Levin.
    Jewish Melbourne
    Where are we heading as a community?
    By Naomi Levin
  • Josh Burns speaking at the Sydney Jewish Museum. Photo: Giselle Haber
    United Nations vote
    We do not have the power to end this war
    By Josh Burns
  • Alex Ryvchin. Photo: Giselle Haber
    'Were we worth it?'
    Saving others to save ourselves
    By Alex Ryvchin
  • 'Politics makes bad law'
    We are party to UN anti-Israel shame
    By Anthony Bergin
  • Federal MP Josh Burns tables the letter.Photo: Screenshot
    United Nations vote
    Australia does not have the power to end this war
    By Josh Burns
  • Jeremy Leibler addresses the conference. Photo: Peter Haskin
    A profound sense of hope
    From despair and grief to a renewed Jewish peoplehood
    By Jeremy Leibler
  • The Australian War Memorial in Canberra. Photo: Gareth Narunsky
    Remembrance Day 2025
    We all long for an end to war
    By Rabbi Ralph Genende
  • Rachel Goldberg-Polin eulogizes her son, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, at his funeral in Jerusalem on September 2, 2024. (Yonatan Sindel/ Flash90)
    'A piece of myself'
    Limping toward the light: A letter from me in this moment
    By Rachel Goldberg-Polin
  • Michael Scott.
    Israel’s battle
    The State of Israel needs our help
    By MICHAEL SCOTT
  • Ultra-Orthodox men protest against the military draft outside Bnei Brak. Photo: Jamal Awad/Flash90
    The Charedi Dilemma
    A violation of the social contract
    By Adam Slonim
  • Sunday's rally at Immigration Bridge, Southbank, Melbourne. Pro-Shah Iranians turned up in support. Photo: Peter Haskin
    After years apart
    How did Iranians and Israelis become allies again?
    By Daniel Taghaddos
  • Nomi Kaltmann.
    To the people of Israel
    A letter to the people of Israel
    By Nomi Kaltmann
  • The event flyer.
    Misguided charities
    Superficial remedy: Belly Dance for Gaza
    By Leila Naseri
  • ZFA president Jeremy Leibler (left) and CEO Alon Cassuto. Photo: Bruce Hill
    ZFA
    Together we can shape the future
    By Lauren Blecher
  • Education Minister Jason Clare. Photo: Facebook
    International law
    Clare’s accusation of war crimes aimed at the wrong target
    By Anthony Bergin
Arts and Features
  • I’m That Jew artwork by Justine Kuran. Photo: Instagram @justinekurandesigns
    Antisemitism in the arts
    Silenced: the battle of Jewish creatives
    By Jessica Abelsohn
  • Elana (left) with some of the Benjamin cousins when they were young.
    Preserving the traditions
    Stories and spices across the generations
    By Jessica Abelsohn
  • Rachel Spigelman with her portraits of her granddaughters behind her.
    Holocaust memoir
    Recalling the memories for future generations
    By Jessica Abelsohn
  • Alessandro Nivola and Adrien Brody in The Brutalist. Photo: A24
    A powerful performance
    An epic postwar architectural drama
    By Lior Zaltzman
  • Mark and his family. Photo: Cara Mand
    A Season of Death
    A legacy of love
    By Jessica Abelsohn
  • Reflecting joy and sorrow
    Addressing raw grief
    By Jessica Abelsohn
  • John Foreman conducts the Pops Orchestra at the New Year's Eve Gala Concert in 2020. Photo: Mark Gambino.
    New Years Eve Gala
    John Foreman’s Pop Orchestra features Josh Piterman
    By Sharyn Kolieb
  • From left: Javon King (Judas Iscariot), Michael Paynter (Jesus) and Mahalia Barnes (Mary Magdalene). Photo: Juliet Taylor
    Abstracted and modernised
    A mesmerising new production
    By Jessica Abelsohn
  • Photo: Arnold Turner/Getty Images for Freedom Road Productions
    All about love
    Quincy Jones created Jewish legends
    By Lior Zaltzman
  • Pushing the boundaries
    At home with Ye?
    By Jessica Abelsohn
  • Young Tami Sussman on a forklift. Photo: supplied
    Trackie-daks and tucker
    Tiny Tradies are at it again
    By Jessica Abelsohn
  • Kate Winslet as Lee Miller.
    Unveiling Lee Miller
    The war photographer who captured history
    By Jessica Abelsohn
  • Alice Zaslavsky in A Bite to Eat with Alice. Photo: ABC.
    Fressing with Alice
    Delicious new cooking show to premiere
    By Sharyn Kolieb
  • October 8th, 2023 - the police station in Sderot. Photo: Ziv Koren/Polaris
    A truly historical event
    From darkness to light
    By Jessica Abelsohn
  • Mandela and Friedland. Photo: supplied
    'Twilight of his life'
    An insight into Nelson Mandela
    By Jessica Abelsohn
  • Photo: Rochelle Eagle
    Embracing the veggies
    Make friends with salad
    By Jessica Abelsohn
  • Joel Adler with his Viewfinder sculpture in 2019. Photo: Charlotte Curd
    Sculpture by the sea
    Icebergs take flight
    By Jessica Abelsohn
  • Lior. Photo: Peter Haskin.
    A diverse career
    Lior’s Blue Parade
    By Sharyn Kolieb
  • Peter Ivany on shnat in 1973. Photo: supplied.
    'I believe in us'
    ‘It was 1973 all over again’
    By Tami Sussman
  • Amir and Miri Tibon and their two daughters. Photo: supplied
    A dire picture
    Heaven on the verge of hell
    By Jessica Abelsohn
Those we are missing
The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown
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    Taken captive: Thai worker Pongsak Tanna, father of 14-year-old girl
    By ToI Staff
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    Taken captive: UK citizen Emily Damari from her Kfar Aza apartment
    By ToI Staff
  • Yair Horn
    Taken captive: Devoted uncle and Nir Oz resident Yair Horn
    By ToI Staff
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    Taken captive: Shiri Bibas and her redheaded babies
    By ToI Staff
  • arbel
    Taken captive: Arbel Yehud, third generation on Kibbutz Nir Oz
    By ToI Staff
  • Hamza Ziyadne
    Taken captive: Hamza Ziyadne, Rahat resident working in Kibbutz Holit
    By ToI Staff
  • Gali Berman
    Taken captive: Gali Berman, from Kfar Aza's 'young neighborhood'
    By ToI Staff
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    Taken captive: Eli Sharabi from Kibbutz Be'eri
    By ToI Staff
  • Sriaoun Watchara
    Taken captive: Thai field hand Watchara Sriaoun
    By ToI Staff
  • Surasak Lamnau
    Taken captive: Surasak Lamnau, Thai worker abducted with employer
    By ToI Staff
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    Taken captive: Ohad Yahalomi, shot in the leg by terrorists
    By ToI Staff
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    Taken captive: Ofer Calderon, initially escaped through window
    By ToI Staff
  • Tal-Shoham
    Taken captive: Tal Shoham, held captive separately from family
    By ToI Staff
  • Matan Zangauker
    Taken captive: Matan Zangauker, 'is a survivor'
    By ToI Staff
  • Youssef Ziyadne
    Taken captive: Youssef Hamis Ziyadne from Rahat
    By ToI Staff
  • Keith Siegel
    Taken captive: US citizen Keith Siegel, driven to Gaza in his own car
    By ToI Staff
  • Edan Alexander
    Taken captive: Edan Alexander, told mother he was safe
    By ToI Staff
  • Ohad Ben Ami
    Taken captive: Ohad Ben Ami, dual Israeli-German citizen
    By ToI Staff
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    Taken captive: Amazon employee Sasha Trufanov
    By ToI Staff
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    Taken captive: David Cunio, abducted from burning house
    By ToI Staff
Those we have lost
Stories of the civilians and soldiers who have fallen in the Israel-Hamas war
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    Supt. Dan Ganot, 41: Cop spent time mentoring at-risk youth
    By ToI Staff
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    Eliyahu Berenshtein, 19: Oldest of 10 was 'magical' musical autodidact
    By ToI Staff
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    David Newman, 25: Ex-Haredi dreamed of opening his own events hall
    By ToI Staff
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    Yonatan 'Johnny' Zeidman, 26: Nicknamed the 'genius' of friend group
    By ToI Staff
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    Staff Sgt. Barak Ben David, 19: Fought to follow father into Golani
    By ToI Staff
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    Shani Amin, 18: Recent high school grad was family's 'joy and light'
    By ToI Staff
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    Staff Sgt. Or Malka, 21: Blended army service with working at daycare
    By ToI Staff
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    Sgt. First Class Mulugeta Gadif, 29: Police officer left behind newborn
    By ToI Staff
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    Omri Ahrak, 26: Hi-tech worker with musical aspirations
    By ToI Staff
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    Amitai Ben Zvi, 80: Retired driver 'in every limb of his being'
    By ToI Staff
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    Dror Bahat, 30: Supernova festival set designer and loving dog owner
    By ToI Staff
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    Sgt. Roei Peri, 19: Golani soldier who loved tennis and playing music
    By ToI Staff
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    Oren Stern, 49: Surfer and doting uncle was 'the salt of the earth'
    By ToI Staff
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    Staff Sgt. Amit Most, 20: Nahal soldier dreamed of studying in London
    By ToI Staff
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    Assaf Febvre, 23: Guitar-playing lover of extreme sports and travel
    By ToI Staff
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    Dima Sorokin, 50: Devoted grandfather and former ice hockey player
    By ToI Staff
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    Yoad Pe'er, 21: Sneakerhead who was a true 'people person'
    By ToI Staff
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    Maj. Or Ran, 29: Elite unit commander loved his motorcycles and jeeps
    By ToI Staff
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    Sgt. Ofir Testa, 21: Torah scholar who fought until his last breath
    By ToI Staff
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    Orel Peso, 26: Budding DJ who was schooled in New York
    By ToI Staff
Community Heartbeat
  • Jewish subjects
    Shortlist announced
    By AJN STAFF
  • From left: Avi and Sandy Waislitz, Oli Schilling, Danielle Schilling, Brad, Mia and Jarrod Waislitz.
    B’NAI B’RITH MENORAH AWARDS
    Volunteers continue to step up
    By Carol Saffer
  • Rabbi Daniel Rabin (left) and Dr Joel Symons.
    "Gratitude and kindness"
    Saying thank you
    By Carol Saffer
  • Vitaly Woitinsky (left) and David Koadlow, new friends through C-Care Community Club.
    C Care Community Club
    Sparking friendship across generations
    By Carol Saffer
  • Tony Levy. Photo: supplied
    "He understood people"
    Colleagues and family mourn Tony Levy
    By Carol Saffer
  • Emeritus Professor Nathan Efron receiving the Prentice Medal from Professor Sue Cotter, president of the American Academy of Optometry.
    Vision science research
    Award for local optometrist
    By Carol Saffer
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    A Jewish Mother
    Behind every start-up and soldier
    By Sharon Givoni
  • Ashleigh Cole (left) and Montana Sharp developed acting, dancing and singing skills at a recent Stars and the Moon theatre skills workshop.
    Stars and the Moon
    Inclusive new theatre initiative
    By Carol Saffer
  • Jill and Eli Rabinowitz at the site of the Great Synagogue of Kassel Germany.
    We are here! foundation
    Pogromnacht anniversary visit
    By Carol Saffer
  • Chabad RARA travel hundreds of thousands kilometres connecting with Jews around regional and rural Australia
    Chabad of rara
    25 years of travelling near and far
    By Carol Saffer
  • Community members are encouraged to join Jewish Care to Walk Against Family Violence.
    Community organisations unite
    Join the Walk Against Family Violence
    By Carol Saffer
  • Rabbi Yaakov Glasman with members of the Interfaith Network of Greater Dandenong.
    AGM open to all
    JCCV to honour community contributors
    By Carol Saffer
  • Robyn Licenblat welcomed to the role of head of the early learning centre at Sholem Aleichem College.
    Sholem Aleichem College
    New campus and head of early learning centre
    By Carol Saffer
  • Rabbi Daniel and Rebbetzin Sarah Rabin (centre) with YACS members. Photo: Supplied
    "Unity and joy"
    Starting the year with connection and joy
    By Carol Saffer
  • Professor Simon Wilkie (left) presents Mike Zervos with his award.
    "Most proud of my time"
    Awarded for standing up for what is right
    By Carol Saffer
  • On stage in the Battle of the Bands.Photo supplied
    Bialik and Mount Scopus
    The schools of rock battle it out
    By Carol Saffer
  • Architecturally influenced ring from The Rose accessories collection.
    The Rose
    Beautiful designs made in small batches
    By Carol Saffer
  • John and Pauline Gandel. Photo supplied
    Gandel Foundation
    Many, varied causes receive funding
    By Carol Saffer
  • Luke Raleigh raised funds for a family in Israel. Photo: supplied
    Fundraising for Israel
    Donations instead of bar mitzvah gifts
    By Carol Saffer
  • From left: David Sim, Ruth McFarlane (children of Dorrith Sim) Jill Rabinowitz, Eli Rabinowitz and Michelle Sim (David's wife) in Ayr, Scotland.
    From Germany to Scotland
    In the footsteps of the Kindertransport children
    By Carol Saffer
Sports
  • Jessica (right) and Noemie Fox with the Don Award at the Sport Australia Hall of Fame inductions and awards gala in Melbourne on Monday. Photo: AAP Image/Supplied by Sport Australia Hall Of Fame
    "It's the greatest honour"
    Sporting sisters inspire Australia
    By Shane Desiatnik
  • Erebus Motorsport owner Betty Klimenko (back) with winning 2024 Bathurst 1000 drivers Todd Hazelwood (left) and Brodie Kostecki, holding the Peter Brock Trophy. Photo: Supercars
    MOTORSPORT
    Klimenko savours her second Bathurst 1000 win
    By Shane Desiatnik
  • 2024 CRO Race stage six winner Oded Kogut celebrates on the podium. Photo: Rafa Gomez/Sprint Cycling
    CYCLING
    Israeli’s emotional debut win a year after October 7
    By Shane Desiatnik
  • WEIGHTLIFTING
    Yates wins world masters title
    By AJN STAFF
  • Brayden Bloch (fourth from the right, in blue shirt) cycling for team Brocar-Ale in the hills surrounding Valencia, Spain, last month.
    CYCLING
    How Bloch bounced back after early season blow
    By Shane Desiatnik
  • From left: Harry Sheezel, Zach Merrett, Kevin Sheedy, Andrew Dillon and Jonathan Brown. Photo: Maccabi Victoria
    MACCABI VICTORIA
    Sheezel in top Maccabi panel
    By AJN STAFF
  • Daniel Cohen takes a mark for the Jackas. Photo: Peter Haskin
    FOOTY
    Jackas edge Hampton in preliminary final
    By Shane Desiatnik
  • Melbourne City FC's director of football Michael Petrillo (left) with Yonatan Cohen.
    A-LEAGUE MEN
    Israel’s Yonatan Cohen joins Melbourne City
    By AJN STAFF
  • than Andrews Zucker in action at the 2024 Australian Snowsports Interschools Championships at Perisher.
    SNOWSPORTS
    Jewish skiers impress at interschool nationals
    By Shane Desiatnik
  • Grand final glory from AJAX Girls
    JUNIOR FOOTY
    Grand final glory for AJAX girls
    By AJN STAFF
  • Under 13 division 2 premiers the AJAX Comets. Photo: Peter Haskin
    JUNIOR FOOTY
    AJAX teams win two flags in one day
    By Shane Desiatnik
  • 2024 ESFA U14 boys division 1 champions, the Maccabi-Hakoah Lions.
    FOOTBALL
    Maccabi U14 Lions roar in grand final
    By AJN STAFF
  • Jordan Cohen scored 10 goals for AJAX in its 125-36 round 17 win over Oakleigh. Photo: Peter Haskin
    FOOTY
    Jordan Cohen kicks a huge 10 goals for Jackas
    By AJN STAFF
  • Top row, from left: Moran Samuel, Ian Seidenfeld, Guy Sasson and Ezra Frech. Bottom row, from left: Adam Berdichevsky, Mark Malyar, Asaf Yasur and Jody Schloss. Photos: Getty Images, design by Grace Yagel
    PARALYMPIC GAMES
    Jewish and Israeli athletes aim for glory in Paris
    By JTA
  • Gymnast Artem Dolgopyat (left) and sailors Tom Reuveny (center) and Sharon Kantor pose with their silver, gold and silver Olympic medals in Paris on August 4, 2024. (The Times of Israel: Olympic Committee of Israel)
    2024 PARIS OLYMPICS
    Brushing off threats and boos, Israel’s 7 medals mark its best-ever Olympic showing
    By AMY SPIRO
  • Jemima Montag celebrates after crossing the finish line in the mixed marathon race walk relay at the Paris Olympics on August 7. Photo: David Ramos/Getty Images
    OLYMPIC GAMES
    Montag wins bronze again in Paris
    By Shane Desiatnik
  • Jemima Montag (right) in action in the Olympic women's 20km race walk on August 1. Photo: AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda, via JTA
    OLYMPIC RACE WALKING
    Montag’s magnificent effort earns her bronze
    By Shane Desiatnik
  • For sport for web: “Noemie nails gold in her Olympic debut’ (add this attached photo to the 3 that are saved in the story - caption: Jessica Fox (right) congratulates her sister Noemie for winning Olympic gold in the women’s cross final. Photo AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth
    PARis Olympics 2024
    Noemie nails gold in her Olympic debut
    By Shane Desiatnik
  • From left: Jemima Montag, Jiayu Yang, Maria Perez. Photo: Facebook
    Paris Olympics 2024
    Montag wins bronze for Australia in Paris
    By Shane Desiatnik
  • Photo: AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts
    OLYMPIC GAMES
    Jess Fox wins two golds in three days in Paris
    By Shane Desiatnik
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