The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/canberra/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:02:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Canberra | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/canberra/ 32 32 Anti-Israel protesters occupy roof of Australia’s parliament, unfurl banners https://www.timesofisrael.com/anti-israel-protesters-occupy-roof-of-australias-parliament-unfurl-banners/ Thu, 04 Jul 2024 07:45:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3324753 Protest group displays slogan 'From the river to the sea,' uses symbols employed by Hamas, while accusing Canberra of complicity in alleged Gaza war crimes

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]]> Australians dedicate memorial to Jewish service members https://www.timesofisrael.com/australians-dedicate-memorial-to-jewish-service-members/ Sun, 12 Aug 2018 23:20:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1907311 National Jewish Memorial Centre in Canberra bears names of 341 Jewish military personnel who died in the line of duty

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]]> Israel protests Aussie caricature critical of Battle of Beersheba memorials https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-protests-aussie-caricature-critical-of-battle-of-beersheba-memorials/ Wed, 01 Nov 2017 09:59:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1722078 Canberra Times shows Netanyahu riding his Australian counterpart like a donkey, ignoring historic event's ostensibly negative consequences

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]]> Australia suspends aid to charity over Gaza terror funding charges https://www.timesofisrael.com/australia-suspends-aid-to-charity-over-gaza-terror-funding-charges/ Fri, 05 Aug 2016 00:38:14 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1440452 Canberra, which gives World Vision millions, investigating allegations employee siphoned money to Hamas; top Israeli defense official calls on charity to condemn abuse of funds for terror

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]]> 5 Jewish lawmakers elected to Australian parliament https://www.timesofisrael.com/5-jewish-lawmakers-elected-to-australian-parliament/ Wed, 06 Jul 2016 17:24:16 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1422761 Jewish Liberal from New South Wales set to join plenary for the first time in its 115-year history

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]]> Australia says top Islamic State recruiter killed by US in Iraq https://www.timesofisrael.com/australia-says-top-islamic-state-recruiter-killed-by-us-in-iraq/ Thu, 05 May 2016 09:26:58 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1387162 Neil Prakash, described as 'the most dangerous Australian' involved with jihadist group, dies in airstrike

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]]> Iran says it’s not bound by UN resolution banning missile tests https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-says-its-not-bound-by-un-resolution-banning-missile-tests/ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 06:00:06 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1358020 After US pushes at Security Council for sanctions, Foreign Minister Zarif says wording of measure not obligatory

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]]> Rivlin drops trip to Australia to urgently meet Putin instead https://www.timesofisrael.com/rivlin-drops-planned-trip-to-australia-to-meet-putin-instead/ Thu, 25 Feb 2016 15:52:13 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1346801 PM tells president that Russia is 'diplomatically more pressing'; angry Canberra hits back: This is no way to treat friend and ally

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]]> Turnbull sworn in as Australia’s new prime minister https://www.timesofisrael.com/turnbull-sworn-in-as-australias-new-prime-minister/ Tue, 15 Sep 2015 03:48:49 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1250831 A day after ousting Abbott in Liberal Party vote, former businessman takes office, says government 'very, very strong'

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]]> Australia boosts refugee intake, extends airstrikes to Syria https://www.timesofisrael.com/australia-boosts-refugee-intake-extends-air-strikes-to-syria/ Wed, 09 Sep 2015 06:04:43 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1247918 PM Abbot says country will resettle 12,000 refugees from Middle East, step up military measures against Islamic State

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]]> Australia says 7 jihadi suspects stopped at airport https://www.timesofisrael.com/australia-says-7-jihadi-suspects-stopped-at-airport/ Thu, 20 Aug 2015 08:51:21 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1236487 PM Tony Abbott stresses 'vigorous action' is needed to dissuade youngsters from joining Mideast terror groups

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]]> Canada may strip jihadists of citizenship https://www.timesofisrael.com/canada-may-strip-jihadists-of-citizenship/ Fri, 29 May 2015 21:57:39 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1190355&preview_id=1190355 New law aimed at Islamic State recruits allows Ottawa to revoke rights of those convicted of taking arms against nation

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]]> New Australian anti-terror laws target citizenship https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-australian-anti-terrorism-laws-target-citizenship/ Sun, 24 May 2015 08:08:42 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1187199 In latest security measure, Canberra seeks to strip citizenship of dual nationals linked to jihadist activity

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]]> Jewish leaders pan Australian lawmakers’ attempt to recognize Palestine https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-leaders-pan-australian-lawmakers-attempt-to-recognize-palestine/ Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:47:08 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1101714 Push to offer legitimacy to Palestinian state comes following similar moves by France, UK, Spain and Ireland

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]]> Australia’s capital gets first official rabbi https://www.timesofisrael.com/australias-capital-gets-first-official-rabbi/ Sun, 30 Nov 2014 18:12:47 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1099509 After 63 years without a spiritual leader, Canberra gives pulpit to 26-year-old New Zealander Alon Meltzer

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