West Bank
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
June 19, 2025, 12:00 pm
Iran and other questions
Senior Israeli journalist Maayan Hoffman, executive editor of Israel’s ILTV News, speaks to Peter Kohn about the situation in Iran and other crises.
By Peter Kohn
Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Photo: Peter Haskin
June 11, 2025, 2:30 pm
Australia joins sanctions on Israeli ministers
'This measure is an exercise in performative politics that will change absolutely nothing in the region,' ECAJ president Daniel Aghion says
By AJN STAFF
Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Photo: Peter Haskin
July 25, 2024, 3:35 pm
Government sanctions Israelis over West Bank violence
'It's imperative these types of sanctions are consistently applied by the Australian Government in a timely manner that doesn’t risk sending a partisan message'
By AJN STAFF
The ICJ advises that Israel's settlement policy is in violation of international law. Photo: Lina Selg/ANP/Sipa US
July 25, 2024, 8:00 am
No justice
The ICJ judgment that "occupation" of East Jerusalem and West Bank "settlements" are illegal fails on historical and legal grounds.
By Peter Kohn
Israeli soldiers from the Netzah Yehuda Battalion patrol near the Israeli-Gaza border, October 20, 2023. (The Times of Israel: Yonatan Sindel/ Flash90)
April 22, 2024, 12:55 pm
US mulling sanctions against other IDF units for alleged rights violations – sources
Official says move is part of US policy that disapproves of Israeli conduct in West Bank, but backs right to self defense; source says practical impact of sanctions may be limited
By Jacob Magid
Police at the scene of a terror shooting attack outside of Ma'ale Adumim in the West Bank, February 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean); Inset: Matan Elmaliah, 26, from Ma'ale Adumim, who was killed in the attack. (X)
February 23, 2024, 10:47 am
One killed, 11 wounded in terrorist shooting attack near Jerusalem checkpoint
Three Palestinian gunmen open fire at Israelis stuck in traffic at checkpoint between Ma’ale Adumim settlement and capital; 2 attackers killed, 1 captured; pregnant woman wounded
By Emanuel Fabian and TOI STAFF
Students at the Fadwa Touqan Mixed Elementary School in Nablus draw pictures of Hamas terrorists on gliders, on October 15. Photo: Facebook screenshot
November 27, 2023, 6:47 am
Watchdog’s report PA schools celebrated October 7 Hamas massacres
“These findings indicate that the next generation of Palestinians are being desensitised to violence and death, to see Jews and Israelis as inhuman creatures..."
By AJN STAFF
School girls watch as UNRWA commissioner-general Pierre Krahenbuhl gives a press conference in Gaza in 2018. Photo: AP Photo/Adel Hana
November 12, 2023, 6:57 am
UNRWA staff praised massacres
"...the study found that at least 100 Hamas members who have carried out terror attacks against Israelis in recent years are graduates of the UNRWA education system."
By JEREMY SHARON
Palestinians at the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt on October 16. Photo: Fatima Shbair/AP
October 26, 2023, 12:06 pm
‘Horrified’ by attack but critical of response
"Nothing excuses these acts by Hamas, but you cannot ignore what has been happening in Gaza for all of these years," the diplomat said.
By Jacob Magid
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. Photo: Yonatan Sindel/ Flash90
September 28, 2023, 3:33 pm
Shin Bet busts Iranian terror cell planning attacks against Ben Gvir and ex-MK Glick
Security agency says West Bank residents tasked with smuggling arms, organising terror attacks including torching cars; 2 Israelis also enlisted, directed by agent in Jordan
By MICHAEL HOROVITZ and Michael Bachner
Tell es-Sultan in Jericho. Photo: Diego Delso/Wikimedia Commons
September 27, 2023, 7:03 am
Ancient ruins now World Heritage Site in ‘Palestine’
"The property proposed for nomination is the prehistoric archaeological site of Tell es-Sultan located outside the antique site of Jericho," Ernesto Ottone, UNESCO's assistant director general, said during the meeting to discuss the site.
By AJN STAFF
Car ramming victim Maksym Molchanov. Photo: Courtesy
September 12, 2023, 7:13 am
Lone soldier laid to rest
"...You did amazing work with Maksym's upbringing and education, and I thank you for allowing us to enjoy him. I apologise for not bringing him back safely," Fitoussi said.
By Emanuel Fabian
The aquaculture farm in Jenin. Photo: Gov.il/Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
September 6, 2023, 6:42 am
A fishy Israeli–Palestinian venture
Guy Rubinstein, director of aquaculture at the Israeli Agriculture Ministry, said the goal of the projects is to allow Palestinians to grow their own food independently, and promote knowledge acquisition among the local population.
By GIANLUCA PACCHIANI
August 28, 2023, 4:27 pm
Davis slams stance
"Australia has got to be in a position where we are not one-sided, but we do need to respect the contribution of the Jewish community; it is a democracy."
By AJN STAFF
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