The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/sydney/ 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 Sydney | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/sydney/ 32 32 Despite mayor’s cancellation, ‘Globalize the intifada’ event proceeds in Sydney https://www.timesofisrael.com/despite-mayors-cancellation-globalize-the-intifada-event-proceeds-in-sydney/ Tue, 05 May 2026 19:25:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3817084 The event, barred from state-council house due to fears it would cause violence, held in a park instead, attracts small crowd

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]]> Fearing it would cause hostility, Sydney cancels controversial ‘Globalize the intifada’ forum https://www.timesofisrael.com/fearing-hostilities-sydney-cancels-controversial-globalize-the-intifada-forum/ Mon, 04 May 2026 14:10:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3816058 Event organized by anti-Israel group Stop the War on Palestine, condemned by political and Jewish leaders, cancelled by mayor; was set to challenge legal efforts to ban public use of the phrase

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]]> Australian Jews recount harrowing stories at Bondi massacre inquiry’s 1st public hearing https://www.timesofisrael.com/australian-jews-recount-harrowing-stories-in-1st-public-hearing-in-inquiry-into-bondi-massacre/ Mon, 04 May 2026 03:52:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3815801 Royal commission head laments surge in antisemitic attacks since Hamas onslaught sparked Gaza war; daughter of Sydney victim says shooting shattered happy childhood memories from beach where her parents first met

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]]> Iran women soccer players evacuate safe house in Australia after location revealed https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-women-soccer-players-evacuate-safe-house-in-australia-after-location-revealed/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:23:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3775181 One out of seven members who sought asylum changes her mind, informs the Iranian embassy of where they are staying; Video shows chaos as guards try stop defections

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]]> Australia urges calm after violent clashes in Sydney over Herzog visit https://www.timesofisrael.com/australia-urges-calm-after-violent-clashes-in-sydney-over-herzog-visit/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:34:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3751619 Police say 27 people arrested, officers showed restraint though protesters claim indiscriminate use of force; Israeli president says demonstrators spreading 'biggest lies'

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]]> Protests in Sydney against Herzog’s visit turn violent amid scuffles with police https://www.timesofisrael.com/protests-in-sydney-against-herzogs-visit-turn-violent-amid-scuffles-with-police/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:40:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3751066 Authorities said to arrest at least 15 protesters, pepper spray others at rally; activists also march in Melbourne, chanting, 'From the river to the sea, Herzog to the ICC'

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]]> Arriving in Australia, Herzog pays tribute to Bondi terror victims: ‘We shall overcome’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/herzog-lands-in-australia-for-solidarity-visit-after-bondi-terror-attack-will-meet-pm/ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 23:34:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3750803 During trip, president to also meet Jewish leaders, Australian officials; thousands of anti-Israel protesters rally in Sydney against alleged Gaza 'genocide,' demand his arrest

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]]> Australia to hold national day of mourning for victims of Bondi Hanukkah massacre https://www.timesofisrael.com/australia-to-hold-national-day-of-mourning-for-victims-of-bondi-hanukkah-massacre/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:46:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3738674 As flags fly at half mast, millions of Australians are being asked to observe a minute's silence and light candles; PM Albanese to attend memorial at Sydney's Opera House

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]]> New Chabad center deploys at site of Bondi terror attack, dispensing acts of kindness https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-chabad-center-deploys-at-site-of-bondi-terror-attack-dispensing-acts-of-kindness/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 11:06:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3723290 Volunteers at a new outreach center named for two of the victims spread messages of hope where 15 people were killed and dozens injured in the Hanukkah massacre

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]]> Bondi Beach terrorists ‘acted alone’ in attack on Hanukkah event — Australian police https://www.timesofisrael.com/bondi-beach-terrorists-acted-alone-in-attack-on-hanukkah-event-australian-police/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 04:41:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3723063 Top cop in Australia says no evidence found showing father and son 'were part of a broader terrorist cell, or were directed by others' to perpetrate ISIS-inspired massacre

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]]> 4 more victims of Bondi Hanukkah attack laid to rest, including couple that tackled terrorist https://www.timesofisrael.com/four-victims-of-bondi-attack-laid-to-rest-including-couple-that-tackled-terrorist/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:28:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3715730 Boris and Sofia Gurman died 'not just because they were Jewish, but fighting for being Jewish,' says rabbi; 'Charitable' Edith Brutman, 'gentle' Boris Tetleroyd also memorialized

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]]> Intel further confirms Bondi Hanukkah terror attack was ‘ISIS-inspired,’ says Australian PM https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-intel-further-confirms-bondi-hanukkah-attack-was-isis-inspired-says-australian-pm/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:32:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3715665 Albanese announces gun buyback, and 'day of reflection' after terrorists killed 15 people and wounded dozens at Jewish community event; 14-year-old survivor recounts shielding children

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]]> Australian police arrest 7 men en route to Bondi after tip on possible ‘violent act’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/australian-police-arrest-7-men-en-route-to-bondi-after-tip-on-possible-violent-act/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:51:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3715394 No connection to Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack immediately identified, law enforcement says; footage shows armed police searching suspects as they lay face down on the road

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]]> Youngest, oldest victims of Sydney Hanukkah attack remembered in tearful funerals https://www.timesofisrael.com/youngest-oldest-victims-of-sydney-hanukkah-attack-remembered-in-tearful-funerals/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:14:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3715000 Young champion reader Matilda, 10, Holocaust survivor Alex Kleytman, 87, great-grandfather Tibor Weitzen, 78, and modern 'Maccabee' Reuven Morrison, 62, laid to rest by mourning community

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]]> Jewish-themed Sydney bakery closes, citing antisemitic threats, safety fears https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-themed-sydney-bakery-closes-citing-antisemitic-threats-safety-fears/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:06:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3714903 After Hanukkah Bondi attack and 2 years of harassment and threats, TV personality Ed Halmagyi says he's shutting down Avner's, warning that openly Jewish places aren't safe

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