ZFA President Jeremy Leibler
A framework agreement is signed in Washington. Photo: AP/Kevin Wolf, Times of Israel.
July 2, 2026, 8:00 am
Jewish leaders hail deal as ‘historic opportunity’
Australian Jewish leaders welcome the Israel-Lebanon-US agreement as a chance for lasting security and stability.
By Sharyn Kolieb
US President Donald Trump; Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. Photos: Times of Israel
June 18, 2026, 9:15 am
Leaders: agreement must address Tehran’s threats
Jewish leaders urge caution on US-Iran deal, warning key threats must be addressed.
By Sharyn Kolieb
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
Prof Sabina Kleitman, Michael and Matthew Tretyakov lighting a candle in honour of their father and grandfather Holocaust survivor Alex Kleytman who was killed in the Bondi Chanukah terrorist attack. Photo: Giselle Haber
April 16, 2026, 8:00 am
Hearings to be held next month as community encourages submissions
May hearings announced as community urged to share antisemitism experiences with Royal Commission ahead of deadline.
By Gareth Narunsky
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is scheduled to visit Australia next week. Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90
February 5, 2026, 11:36 am
Police admit concerns around Jewish safety
Police risk assessments warn protests during Herzog’s visit could pose safety concerns for community members.
By Carly Adno
A memorial at Bondi Beach.
January 15, 2026, 10:42 am
Community leaders welcome Albanese’s backflip
Community leaders welcome the Royal Commission but stress its scope must confront two years of rising antisemitism.
By Carly Adno
ECAJ President Daniel Aghion. Photo: Bruce Hill.
January 8, 2026, 6:05 pm
Jewish leaders welcome Royal Commission
ECAJ and ZFA praise scope of inquiry while emphasising the need for rigorous investigation.
By AJN STAFF
The Cathy Wilcox cartoon that has attracted criticism for alleged antisemitism. Picture: Facebook.
January 8, 2026, 11:25 am
Jewish leaders slam SMH cartoon as “Jew-hatred”
Jewish leaders say cartoon deploys antisemitic tropes and trivialises the trauma of the Bondi terror attack.
By Bruce Hill
An Australian Jewish community rally for the release of the hostages.
October 9, 2025, 11:09 am
Australian Jewish community welcomes hostage deal
News brings "deep emotion and profound relief"
By Bruce Hill
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu (left) shakes hands with US President Donald Trump after their news conference at the White House on September 29, 2025. Photo: AP Photo/Alex Brandon
September 30, 2025, 11:58 am
Australian Jewish leaders welcome Trump peace plan
ECAJ co-CEO Alex Ryvchin said the fate of Gaza was now 'wholly in the hands of Hamas'
By AJN STAFF and TOI STAFF
Health Minister Mark Butler addresses the plenary.
September 18, 2025, 11:47 am
ZFA Plenary conference held in Sydney
"What matters is whether we can face outwardly together, but still debate internally," said Jeremy Leibler.
By Gareth Narunsky
Right-wing Israeli MK Simcha Rothman, whose three-year ban on entering Australia has sparked a diplomatic spat between the two countries. Photo: Times of Israel.
August 21, 2025, 11:19 am
Israel demands action on diplomatic crisis
"Your call for a Palestinian state pours fuel on this antisemitic fire," says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
By Bruce Hill
Yossi Klein Halevi. Photo: Times of Israel.
July 31, 2025, 12:38 pm
Yossi Klein Halevi: War’s toll on Jewish community
Klein Halevi, a senior fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, described Israel as fighting a "three-front war".
By Bruce Hill
Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke, pictured here outside East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation on July 6, has defended the joint statement. Photo: AAP Image/James Ross
July 24, 2025, 11:35 am
Jewish leaders condemn joint Gaza statement
Daniel Aghion said world leaders should be calling for the immediate and unconditional surrender of Hamas.
By Gareth Narunsky
Damage caused by an Iranian missile strike in Bat Yam, central Israel. Photo: AP Photo/Baz Ratner
June 26, 2025, 11:44 am
Jewish leadership lauds US, cautiously welcome ceasefire
Alon Cassuto said the tentative ceasefire warrants caution but if it holds, "brings a deep sense of relief."
By Peter Kohn
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