Anger as Liberals call for Muslim checks to stem terror Former Liberal prime minister Scott Morrison has faced backlash after suggesting accreditation should be required for Muslim preachers after the Bondi attack. AAP · Jan 27
Scoop: Netanyahu rejects WH request for Israel president to attend Board of Peace ceremony Israel's absence created the impression that it is not 100% on board. Axios · Jan 24
ICC arrest warrant sends Netanyahu into hiding as he skips the Davos World Economic Forum over Gaza war crimes Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu skipped attendance at the 2026 World Economic Forum and Trump’s Board of Peace meeting at Davos. Why? He knew he wouldn’t make it past the airport. The Mary Sue · Jan 22
Demonstrators defy protest ban, oppose Israeli's visit Pro-Palestine protesters have returned to Sydney's streets in defiance of new laws, vowing they will try to disrupt a proposed visit by the Israeli president. AAP · Jan 16
Morning Mail: US seizes Russian tanker, ‘Super-K’ summer flu strain spreads, Ashes last rites High-stakes operation in the north Atlantic risks confrontation with Moscow; falling vaccinations blamed for virulent ‘Super-K’ bug The Guardian - AU · Jan 7
PM says government has been working on inquiry logistics ‘for weeks’ – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jan 7
Labor group urges Albanese to rescind invitation to Israeli president Isaac Herzog Friends of Palestine criticise decision to invite Israel’s head of state to Australia in a sign of further strain within Labor movement The Guardian - AU · Jan 7
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Reverses Order Defining Anti-Zionism as Antisemitism Mamdani scraps NYC antisemitism definition on day one, sparking Jewish community backlash and Herzog criticism. International Business Times UK · Jan 2
Trump news at a glance: president’s Kennedy Center name change is a sour note for these artists More musical acts pull out of performances after Trump slaps his name on the building – key US politics stories from 30 December at a glance The Guardian - US · Dec 31, 2025
Israeli president’s office denies Trump’s claim Netanyahu pardon is ‘on its way’ Isaac Herzog’s spokesperson says he has not spoken to Trump since US president wrote to urge him to stop trial The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2025
Pardons and prizes: five key takeaways from Trump’s meeting with Netanyahu US president hosted Israeli prime minister to discuss stalled Gaza peace plan, Iran and an award for Trump The Guardian - US · Dec 30, 2025
Israel's president denies telling Trump a Netanyahu pardon is "on its way" According to the Israeli president's office, Trump invented a conversation between them. Axios · Dec 29, 2025
Palestinian man kills two in car and knife attack in northern Israel Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he was shocked by the "horrific killing spree" and pledged Israel would reinforce its security. Euronews · Dec 26, 2025
'Lower the temperature': PM's plea after kidnap threat A man has been charged with threatening the prime minister, prompting a call for a cooling of the fractious political debate. AAP · Dec 23, 2025
Pedestrian.tv · Dec 14, 2025 World Leaders Condemn Bondi Shooting, Including Trump, Netanyahu & Royals: ‘Horrible’ “In times of hurt, Australians always rally together in unity and resolve. I know that the spirit of community and love that shines so brightly in Australia – and the light at the heart of the Chanuka Festival – will always triumph over the darkness of such evil.”
Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2025 Sweden’s national broadcaster confirms it will take part in Eurovision 2026 Ireland, The Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia pulled out of the singing competition following the EBU general assembly in Geneva on Thursday.
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025 BBC supports ‘collective decision’ to allow Israel in Eurovision amid intense boycott In the UK, the Conservatives have voiced strong opposition to the boycotts
Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2025 Eurovision 2026 storm: BBC backs Israel participation as countries boycott event BBC says it supports the ‘collective’ decision as Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia announced they will boycott the contest
The Conversation · Dec 3, 2025 At Donald Trump’s prompting, Benjamin Netanyahu seeks a pardon – but insists he has done nothing wrong The interesting thing about Benjamin Netanyahu’s call on Israel’s president, Isaac Herzog, to pardon him for charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust, is that he has not been found guilty on any of them.
Axios · Dec 2, 2025 Scoop: Netanyahu asked Trump for more help in pardon push "Netanyahu wants Trump to do more, but the president has done all he can do,"
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025 Move to strip former Israeli leader's name from a Dublin park sparks an outcry in Ireland A proposal to rename a Dublin park named after a former Israeli president has sparked controversy
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025 Benjamin Netanyahu corruption trial: What is Israeli PM accused of and could he be pardoned? Israeli leader is accused of receiving hundreds of thousands of pounds of champagne and cigars
Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2025 Report on renaming Herzog Park to be withdrawn from council meeting The proposal had been criticised by Taoiseach Micheal Martin and Tanaiste Simon Harris.
Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2025 Micheal Martin says ‘divisive’ proposal to rename Herzog Park must be withdrawn The park is named after Chaim Herzog, who was was born in Belfast and raised in Dublin.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2025 Benjamin Netanyahu asks Israel’s president for pardon in corruption case Request is submitted weeks after Donald Trump called on Isaac Herzog to pardon Israeli prime minister