Australian Jews grappling with dissolving unity and the rise in antisemitism a year on from 7 October Twelve grim months on, many in the community are feeling targeted by hate and exhausted by conflict The Guardian - AU · Oct 6, 2024
Communities reckon with identity a year after October 7 For thousands of people across Australia, nothing has been the same since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, and murdered people going about their day. AAP · Oct 4, 2024
Independent targeting western Sydney seat says he ‘supports Palestine resistance’ after Facebook controversy Peter Dutton says Labor shouldn’t do preference deal with Dr Ziad Basyouny after it was reported he shared post celebrating 7 October Hamas attacks The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2024
Dutton invokes Nazi comparison in defending stance on Palestinian visas Opposition leader doubles down on claim Australia should not accept any Gaza refugees, while reportedly seeking legal advice over Zali Steggall’s characterisation of policy The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2024
Labor senator Fatima Payman calls on government to ‘recognise Palestine’ in rebuke to Albanese Party were ‘fierce champions of Palestine’ in opposition and they must ‘summon that spirit of old’, she writes for Al Jazeera The Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2024
'Tears of joy' after four Israel hostages freed in Gaza An Australian Jewish advocacy body says the freeing of four hostages held by Hamas in Gaza is "a beautiful thing", despite mass Palestinian casualties. AAP · Jun 9, 2024
Fatima Payman says use of politically charged phrase is not antisemitic Exclusive: Labor senator breaks silence to insist ‘from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free’ is not a call for annihilation of Jews The Guardian - AU · May 17, 2024
Coalition senator accuses Labor’s Fatima Payman of ‘supporting terrorists’ before withdrawing claim Comments come just hours after Senate passes motion urging senators to ‘engage in debate and commentary respectfully’ The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2024
Fatima Payman accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza in significant rupture with Labor party position WA senator says ‘from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free’ – a phrase Anthony Albanese argues is counter to two-state solution The Guardian - AU · May 15, 2024
Victorian Islamic leader criticised over comments casting doubt on death toll from 7 October attack Adel Salman told ABC radio he denounced the killing of civilians but said people have contested ‘the full explanation of what actually happened on October 7’ The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2024
Call for education to combat rising anti-Semitism Australia has recorded a sharp increase in anti-Semitic incidents since the outbreak of fighting in Gaza, which has led to protests and community tensions. AAP · Dec 15, 2023
PM condemns protest targeting Hamas hostages' group Demonstrators have targeted the loved ones of people held hostage by Hamas, who are in Australia pushing for their freedom. AAP · Nov 29, 2023
Jewish leaders call for unity on Hamas hostage release Jewish leaders are urging the Australian government to continue to advocate for the release of hundreds of people being held hostage in Gaza. AAP · Oct 19, 2023
'Our world has changed': Jewish community mourns Thousands have gathered in Sydney's east to commemorate the deaths of Israeli civilians, many clutching flags and carrying signs reading "safety is a right". AAP · Oct 11, 2023
AAP · Oct 10, 2023 'Spirit of Israel' on display as envoy vows resistance Israel's ambassador to Australia has hailed his nation's unity and vowed Hamas "will be stripped of their military capabilities" following devastating attacks.
AAP · Oct 9, 2023 Tensions rise over rallies, vigils for Mideast unrest Australian communities are being split after the outbreak of conflict in Israel following a surprise attack by Islamist militants.
Pedestrian.tv · Sep 26, 2023 ‘Increasing Brazenness Of Neo-Nazis’ On Display As Syd Home Vandalised On Jewish Holiday A home in Kensington Sydney was vandalised by Neo-Nazis during the middle of one of the most significant days on the Jewish calendar.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2022 Jewish groups blindsided by Labor’s reversal of recognition of West Jerusalem as Israeli capital Prominent Jewish community leaders in Australia say Albanese government’s withdrawal of recognition ‘a gratuitous insult’ – but criticism is not universal