Gaza
United Nations staff members inspect the remains of a car used by US-based aid group World Central Kitchen hit by an Israeli strike the previous day in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip on April 2, 2024. Photo: AFP/Times of Israel
September 30, 2026, 4:57 pm
World Central Kitchen convoy attack is a tragedy, not a crime
Demands by Minister Wong and others for Israel to initiate prosecution are ignorant and “shameful”.
By Dr Brian L Cox
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a Starlink device during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, September 24, 2026. Photo: Screenshot/United Nations via YouTube
September 25, 2026, 10:39 am
Benjamin Netanyahu’s fiery UNGA speech
PM calls genocide allegation ‘lie of the century,’ defends IDF’s morality, underplays settler violence; many envoys walk out before he starts; he doesn’t mention Saudis or Abraham Accords
By LAZAR BERMAN
President Donald Trump speaks to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday. Photo: AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson
September 24, 2026, 11:38 am
Donald Trump addresses UN General Assembly
Much of the US president's speech was focused on the war, telling the UN that he has "a big decision to make" regarding what comes next – a diplomatic solution or fresh fighting.
By Jacob Magid and NAVA FREIBERG
Former NSW Premier Bob Carr. Photo: AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi
August 21, 2026, 4:26 pm
AJA calls for Carr’s expulsion from Labor over posts
'A former Premier and Foreign Minister should understand the potential consequences of publicly demonising Jewish organisations in this way'
By AJN STAFF
Isaac Herzog (right) and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrive in Canberra in February.
August 20, 2026, 4:49 pm
Herzog intervened to advance Frankcom investigation
The embassy expressed sorrow and commiserations to Frankcom's family, and acknowledged operational failures had occurred, for which senior officers were disciplined
By AJN STAFF
Panel on the Royal Commission during the NSW Labor Conference. Photo: Facebook @Ron.hoenig
July 7, 2026, 5:13 pm
‘Departing from Australia’s bipartisan support’
Labor draft reportedly drops explicit Hamas disarmament and PA reform conditions before national conference.
By Sharyn Kolieb
Ismail al-Thawabta, general director of the Hamas-run government media office, center right, speaks during a press conference at Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)
July 7, 2026, 11:10 am
Hamas dissolves Gaza government
A new peace board says it will judge progress by actions, not promises, as Israel dismisses the move as "spin".
By NURIT YOHANAN, NAVA FREIBERG, AFP, Jacob Magid and Emanuel Fabian
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a press conference in Jerusalem, June 15, 2026. Photo: Olivier Fitoussi/POOL
June 19, 2026, 4:51 pm
Netanyahu is Israel’s ‘Wizard of Oz’
If Israel has any chance of surviving into its second century, it must break Netanyahu's bizarre grip
By Jeff Samuels
Israeli Ambassador Hillel Newman on ABC 7:30.
May 22, 2026, 12:30 pm
Israeli Ambassador defends interception, condemns Ben Gvir
'That's not the approach of the government of Israel. It's not the policy of the government of Israel. It doesn't reflect the values of the State of Israel'
By AJN STAFF
MK Itamar Ben Gvir at a march in Jerusalem. Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90
May 21, 2026, 2:13 pm
Australian Jewish groups condemn Itamar Ben Gvir over flotilla antics
Ben Gvir 'does not represent mainstream Israeli society nor the views of the overwhelming majority of the Australian Jewish community'
By Gareth Narunsky
The agricultural fields of Nir Oz. Photo: JNF
May 14, 2026, 1:16 pm
Sowing the seeds of Nir Oz’s revival
In a JNF Australia webinar last month, its Israel emissary Sarah Vanunu was in conversation with two remarkable women directly shaping Kibbutz Nir Oz's rebuilding journey.
By Shane Desiatnik
Veronica Sherman driving the vehicle through Caulfield. Photo: Instagram.
April 23, 2026, 12:32 pm
Holocaust stunt causes deep hurt
Video of car with ‘Holocaust in Gaza’ sign reposted on eve of Yom Hashoah sparks outrage.
By Bruce Hill
Senator Dave Sharma speaks to The AJN at the publication's Sydney office. Photo: Gareth Narunsky
April 10, 2026, 12:34 pm
Sharma: Iran war objectives met despite ceasefire concerns
Iran's ability to export terrorism had been 'drastically diminished' despite concerns that goals stated at the start of the war have not been achieved, Senator says
By Gareth Narunsky
Photo: Amit Agronov
March 26, 2026, 9:48 am
Revolutionising combat medicine in Gaza
Heroes of PALMAR highlights the combat medical professionals; the everyday superheroes who swoop in, sometimes under enemy fire, to save those who need.
By Professor Gil Troy
A still from footage showing the capture and abduction of Liri Albag, Karina Ariev, Agam Berger, Daniela Gilboa and Naama Levy on October 7, 2023. Photo: The Hostages Families Forum
March 17, 2026, 5:51 pm
If “Believe Women” has exceptions, then it was never a principle
Do not reflexively dismiss the accounts of women describing sexual violence.
By Adam Slonim
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