Australia

More than a quarter of Australians feel public attitude toward Jews is negative

Collecting data from 1000 respondents from June 27 until July 1, the poll published on Tuesday found that only 24% of Australians believe public attitude toward Jews is positive.

 DEMONSTRATORS WEARING flags of Israel and Australia listen to speeches at a rally in Melbourne on July 6, after the front door of a synagogue was set ablaze on July 4
Congregants recover items from the Adass Israel Synagogue on December 06, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia.

Australian police arrest suspect in December arson attack on Melbourne synagogue

 Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks at a Labor Party election night event in Sydney.

Australia, UK leaders discuss Gaza amid Palestinian state recognition plans

French Consul-General in Jerusalem, Nicolas Kassianides (L) presenting a document to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas (R) declaring France's intent to recognize a Palestinian state, July 25, 2025; illustrative.

France fails to secure a consensus for Palestinian recognition at two-state conference - exclusive


Australian PM Albanese pushes for two-state solution to 'safeguard innocent life'

"Israel’s denial of aid and the killing of civilians, including children, seeking access to water and food cannot be defended or ignored," Albanese said.

 Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks at a Labor Party election night event in Sydney.

Israeli Foreign Ministry decries int'l statement calling for end to Gaza war

UK, France, Italy, Japan, Australia, Canada, and others all condemned what they called "drip feeding of aid and the inhumane killing of civilians" in Gaza.

Palestinians gather as they carry aid supplies that entered Gaza through Israel, in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza Strip, July 20, 2025

Despite denials, Australia sending F-35 parts to Israel - report

The Australian government has been repeating that it will not send spare parts for F-35 fighter jets, but a new report claims they have been secretly sending them.

An IAF F-35 plane at the bi-annual Blue Flag drill a massive exercise with pilots from the United States, Greece, Germany and Italy

US demands clarity from allies on their role in potential war over Taiwan, FT reports

The Financial Times reported that the request caught both Tokyo and Canberra off guard, as the US itself does not offer a blank check guarantee to defend Taiwan.

 IN RESPONSE to threats posed across the Taiwan Strait, the island has significantly bolstered its defenses. Here, a soldier is seen in front of a Hsiung Feng III mobile missile launcher during Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s visit to the base in October.

Erin Molan: A role model and modern Righteous Gentile

Throughout all her media presence, speaking, and platforms, Erin Molan continues to challenge narratives, inspire action, and amplify a message of moral courage. 

 ERIN MOLAN, Australian broadcaster and ally of Israel.

My Word: Arson attacks and the flames of hatred

As Israeli activist Hen Mazzig posted on X: “One night was enough to leave the entire Jewish community shaken, wondering if this city is still safe for Jews. Or if it’s time to leave again

 A man holds a placard shaped like a key during a pro-Palestinian rally calling for the UK government to stop allowing arms exports and military co-operation with Israel, in London, Britain, June 21, 2025.

'Urgent action': Australian antisemitism report proposes university funding cuts, deportations

The plan, led by Australia's special envoy on antisemitism, Jillian Segal, responds to a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents across Australia since the beginning of Israel's war in Gaza in late 2023.

 Members of the Palestine Action Group gather ahead of a rally, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Sydney, Australia May 3, 2024.

Melbourne’s night of shame - opinion

The explosion of antisemitism in Australia is a serious problem, shattering its image as a tolerant, welcoming country.

 ‘FREE PALESTINE’ is scrawled on a Melbourne synagogue last month. Over the past 21 months, Australia’s image as a tolerant, diverse, welcoming country has been shattered, the writer charges.

Three charged with assault, criminal damage following attack on Israeli restaurant in Melbourne

The protesters claimed that Miznon was targeted because it is owned by Shahar Segal, a spokesperson for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF).

 Miznon restaurant in Australian after pro-Palestinian protesters hurled chairs and chanted "Death to the IDF"

Security protocols helped avert tragedy in Melbourne synagogue arson, CSG tells 'Post'

“The Rabbi and his community should be commended for their commendable vigilance and composure," Kagan told the Post.

 A photo shows the burnt front entrance of the East Melbourne Synagogue in Melbourne on July 6, 2025. A man suspected of setting fire to an Australian synagogue as worshippers ate dinner inside has been arrested and charged, police said on July 6.

Australian Erin Patterson found guilty of all counts in mushroom murders case

Patterson, who had pleaded not guilty to all charges, saying the deaths were accidental, will be sentenced at a later date.

 Erin Patterson in Melbourne, Australia, April 15, 2025.