The Times of Israel

‘Horrified, not shocked’: Australian Jews blame Bondi attack on ongoing ‘incitement’

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 13:02:54 +0000

Community leaders say government has failed to respond to burgeoning antisemitism since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, leaving Jewish people fearful

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Australia’s ‘unprecedented’ antisemitic attacks a ‘wake-up call,’ Jewish leaders say

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:47:17 +0000

As Executive Council of Australian Jewry reports over 1,600 incidents during the past year, Jewish community leaders sound alarm on worldwide trend

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After brief hiatus, antisemitism in Australia rears head with Melbourne attacks

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 13:46:03 +0000

While government seems to be taking anti-Jewish threats more seriously, hate speech is becoming more normalized, community leaders say

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Australia blocks visit by Israel activist Hillel Fuld, causing outrage

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 16:36:30 +0000

Scheduled to speak at events to raise money for Magen David Adom, Fuld had his visa rescinded as he was accused of being a 'merchant of Zionist hate speech'

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Disappointed by Labor victory, Australia’s Jews hope for a new tack on hate crimes

Sun, 04 May 2025 14:39:57 +0000

Jewish organizations look to incumbent Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to crack down on antisemitic attacks that have proliferated throughout the country

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Australian police: Organized crime network faked synagogue bomb attack plot

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:23:54 +0000

Deputy national security commissioner says suspects prepared explosives, then informed authorities with the aim of 'changing their criminal status'

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Team building: New program gathers Jewish leaders to take on big Jewish problems

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 21:01:12 +0000

President Isaac Herzog conceived of the Voice of the People initiative as a 'Jewish Davos' to see what a diverse group of concerned Jews can accomplish

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Australia probing whether ‘foreign actors’ behind antisemitic surge, after daycare torched

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:59:16 +0000

Jewish community leader say officials finally taking issue seriously after months of mounting attacks, but many skeptical, with special operation netting only single arrest so far

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With ‘unconditional love,’ Australian Jewish groups voice fear over judicial shakeup

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 11:54:53 +0000

Major organizations express 'serious concern' over proposals without broad consensus, potential changes to 'grandchild clause' in Law of Return that may impact Diaspora ties

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Israel commends Australia for ‘important step’ in declaring Hamas a terror group

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:03:11 +0000

Bennett praises announcement as a move against global terrorism; Lapid thanks Australian envoy; Shaked lauds Canberra's decision to be 'on the right side of history'

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Leifer accusers express relief at long-awaited extradition ruling

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 10:01:48 +0000

'We can’t believe we finally got here,' says one of three Australian sisters who accuse ex-principal of sexual assault; others also praise decision, after 71 hearings

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Australian Jews’ Israel ties sorely tested by saga of alleged sex abuser Leifer

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 20:47:43 +0000

Community leaders freely express their discontent over lengthy extradition proceedings of accused abuser Malka Leifer, but say their Zionist roots have helped in weathering storm

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Cabinet okays Litzman as health minister, drawing fury of Australia’s Jews

Sun, 29 Dec 2019 12:40:25 +0000

Head of Australian Jewry writes angry letter to Netanyahu after UTJ head promoted from deputy post despite accusations he took steps to block extradition of Malka Leifer

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Australian Jews slam pending appointment of Litzman as health minister

Sat, 28 Dec 2019 12:53:24 +0000

Head of country's top pro-Israel group calls elevating the lawmaker to full minister an 'insult' to victims of accused sex offender he allegedly worked to shield from extradition

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Top pro-Israel group in Australia lauds police recommendation to indict Litzman

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 13:43:06 +0000

Zionist Federation of Australia calls on Israeli deputy health minister to step down over suspected efforts to prevent extradition to Melbourne of alleged sex abuser Malka Leifer

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