Jewish activist's false win against pro-Palestine shop A Jewish man and his lawyer have claimed false victory against a pro-Palestinian restaurant they sued for defamation, a judge has found. AAP · Jun 30
Cairo Takeaway secures court win over pro-Israel activist who claimed he was ‘completely vindicated’ after settlement Federal court judge rules Ofir Birenbaum breached parts of settlement with Middle Eastern restaurant reached after incident when working with Daily Telegraph The Guardian - AU · Jun 30
Pro-Israel activist who settled with Middle Eastern cafe made ‘misleading and deceptive’ comments, judge says The long-running case between Jewish man Ofir Birenbaum and Sydney restaurant Cairo Takeaway returns to federal court The Guardian - AU · May 28
Top Marks for cosying up to News Corp – but Hugh knows if it’ll stop constant attacks on the ABC? The Australian, a relentless chronicler of the broadcaster’s perceived sins, is MD’s ‘new friend’. Plus: a radio giant v its two biggest stars The Guardian - AU · Apr 2
Daily Telegraph apologises as dispute reignites between pro-Israel activist and Middle Eastern restaurant Cairo Apology published in News Corp paper as part of agreed joint statement to resolve legal dispute over undercover story, with Cairo also apologising to activist Ofir Birenbaum The Guardian - AU · Mar 30
Newspaper apologises as takeaway-shop stunt resolved A high-profile stunt resulting in multiple lawsuits has ended with a major metropolitan newspaper apologising for causing distress to staff at a takeaway shop. AAP · Mar 30
Sydney restaurant Cairo Takeaway countersues pro-Israel activist, claiming he trespassed to ‘ambush’ staff Newtown eatery is countersuing Ofir Birenbaum, who launched defamation action against the popular restaurant The Guardian - AU · Nov 25, 2025
Pro-Israel activist suing Sydney restaurant claims he was shunned and vilified after News Corp stunt Ofir Birenbaum is suing for defamation after deleted and retracted social media posts by Cairo Takeaway inferred he visited the restaurant with reporters to ‘stir up controversy’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2025
Man At The Centre Of Cairo Takeaway Controversy Shares His Side Of The Story The recent incident at Cairo Takeaway in Newtown has taken an unexpected turn as conflicting accounts of the event have come to light. Pedestrian.tv · Feb 15, 2025
Cairo Takeaway Praises Staff As Support Floods In Following That Shocking Stunt "Our small business has proudly served the Sydney community for eight years, welcoming customers from all backgrounds and walks of life." Pedestrian.tv · Feb 14, 2025
News Corp team confronted after alleged attempt to provoke staff at Sydney Middle Eastern restaurant Staff member at Cairo Takeaway in Newtown alleged she felt intimidated by a customer who entered restaurant with Daily Telegraph crew waiting outside The Guardian - AU · Feb 14, 2025
Newtown Restaurant Allegedly Targeted By Provocative Stunt: ‘Completely Taken Aback’ Cairo Takeaway condemned the incident as a deliberate attempt to provoke conflict. Pedestrian.tv · Feb 13, 2025