Israeli embassy
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
Foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, Photo: Peter Haskin
August 20, 2026, 11:06 am
Israeli ambassador summoned over Frankcom ruling
IDF rules out criminal charges, Wong calls in Hillel Newman
By AJN STAFF
Itamar Ben Gvir taunts detained flotilla activists at Ashdod Port. Photo: X screenshot
May 28, 2026, 11:17 am
Israeli embassy rejects flotilla abuse allegations
Israeli embassy rejects abuse claims made by Gaza flotilla activists, calling allegations baseless.
By Gareth Narunsky
Israeli President Isaac Herzog (right) and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrives in Canberra. Photo: Israeli Embassy
February 12, 2026, 12:58 pm
Herzog raises antisemitism, bilateral ties in Canberra
The day concluded with a ceremonial olive tree planting at the Israeli Embassy, marking exactly 40 years since Herzog's late parents Chaim and Aura had done the same
By Gareth Narunsky
The overturned bus. Photo: Chungbuk Fire Service
April 25, 2023, 6:51 am
Four Israelis remain critical after crash
A bus carrying dozens of Israeli tourists overturned in Chungju, in the north of the country, on Thursday, killing one woman – Margarita Schwartzberg, 60, of Hadera
Photo: Supplied
March 30, 2022, 11:45 am
Greetings Mr Ambassador
Maimon described the visit as "quite moving and emotional".
By AJN STAFF
Ceremony attendees presenting GIVIT founder Juliet Wright with the donation.
March 20, 2022, 10:45 am
Donation for flood affected communities in Victoria
Despite the current focus on the floods in NSW, there are still many areas in Victoria that require continued support in the wake of the 2021 floods.
March 11, 2022, 10:00 am
Marking Women’s Day
Australian and Israeli politicians come together to mark International Women's Day.
By AJN STAFF
Photo: Australian Department of Defence
February 24, 2022, 8:42 am
Israeli aid for Tonga post volcano
A donation of Israeli aid has been facilitated by DFAT and the Australian Defence Force as part of Operation Tonga Assist 2022.
By AJN STAFF
Pictured from left: Vision Store service coordinator Peter Montgomery, Vision Australia general manager, commercial services Michael Linke, Israeli Ambassador Amir Maimon and Israeli Deputy Chief of Mission Ron Gerstenfeld.
February 10, 2022, 9:00 am
Israeli tech for the Outback
Israeli embassy gives a gift of vision to Indigenous communities
By SIGMUND STERN
Photo: Maxim Waratt
January 5, 2022, 11:41 am
Sydney Festival pays price for Israeli sponsorship
The Sydney Festival’s refusal to hand back $20,000 of sponsorship from the Israeli Embassy has led over 20 acts to withdraw from the event.
By AJN STAFF
Dancers perform Decadance, created by Batsheva Dance Company's Ohad Naharin.Photo: Maxim Waratt
December 23, 2021, 8:00 am
Boycotters’ decadent act
Attempt to boycott Israeli Embassy funding of Sydney festival
By Peter Kohn
Ron Gerstenfeld with Tina Fersterer, niece of Wilhelm Spisky, and Eva Collins, daughter of Rena Skowronska-Skovell. Photo: Peter Haskin
December 17, 2021, 12:47 pm
Righteous Among The Nations honoured
Two remarkable individuals who assisted Jews during the Holocaust at great personal risk were awarded one of Israel's highest honours this week.
By CARLY DOUGLAS
Monday's meeting of Israeli and Australian health officials. Photo: Screengrab
December 3, 2021, 10:00 am
Omicron on the agenda for top officials
Participating in the call were Australia's chief medical officer Professor Paul Kelly and head of the Department of International Relations at Israel's Ministry of Health, Dr Asher Salmon.
By AJN STAFF
Mary Levy during the online commemoration. Photo: Screenshot
December 3, 2021, 7:00 am
Afghani Jews recall plight
The persecution, antisemitism and suffering experienced by Afghanistan's Jewish refugees was the central theme of reflection at this year's online commemoration of the Plight of Jews who lived in Arab and Islamic Lands.
By Shane Desiatnik
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