Lions of Zion
From left: Ya'acov Travitz, Tamir Aloni, Hani Hanam Papalia, Senator Leah Blyth, Isaac Balbin, Rabbi Daniel Rabin, Joshua Kelman.
September 18, 2025, 12:01 pm
Senator visits Jewish community
The visit marked the Senator's first experience inside a synagogue, and was organised by the Lions of Zion.
By AJN STAFF
The scene outside the Juniper Salon in Bentleigh during the demonstration. Photo: Peter Haskin.
August 19, 2025, 12:51 am
Jews protest at Bentleigh hair salon over alleged discrimination
Around 150 gather after Israeli customer was refused service and subjected to verbal abuse.
By Bruce Hill
Lions of Zion leader Yaakov Travitz negotiating with Police after his group was given a move on order by Victoria Police. Photo: Instagram.
June 15, 2025, 4:42 pm
Pro-Israel supporters gather in Melbourne CBD
Police issue move-on order as larger anti-Israel demonstration loomed at State Parliament.
By Bruce Hill
Victoria Police formed a ring around the Lions of Zion counter protestors as the Nakba Day March passed. Photo: Lions of Zion.
May 19, 2025, 1:17 pm
Thousands March in Melbourne Nakba Day Rally
Witnesses reported verbal abuse directed at the Jewish counter-protesters, including throat-slitting gestures.
By Bruce Hill
An anti-Israel protest in the Melbourne CBD on Sunday, March 23. Photo: X
March 27, 2025, 6:11 pm
Supporters recount being pushed by police
'I went to complain … basically stop harassing two little old ladies … then they started to put their hands on me and push me and try to take me to the ground'
By Sharyn Kolieb
The flag of the terrorist organisation the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine flying at a demonstration outside Victoria's state parliament as police look on. Photo: Peter Haskin
February 9, 2025, 5:31 pm
AJN staff moved on by police at demo
The flag of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine [PFLP] was flown as part of a pro Palestine demonstration near the steps of Victoria’s state parliament.
By Bruce Hill
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