The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Banning protest slogans won’t end antisemitism. We need to understand the complex forces driving it

The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion will deliver its interim report to the governor-general by April 30. Public hearings will follow, defining antisemitism and its effects on Jewish Australians.

The Conversation · Apr 28

You’d better start paying attention to the manosphere. You’re living in it

As the United States and Israel launched their war on Iran in late February, the social media posts by some US national security agencies took a particular turn.

The Conversation · Apr 28

Ukraine war briefing: Arrests over Russian GRU-linked murder plots in Lithuania

Fundraiser for Ukraine was among targets, Lithuanian authorities allege; Kyiv collars Israel over Russian shipments of stolen Ukrainian grain. What we know on day 1,525

The Guardian - AU · Apr 28

Benjamin Netanyahu Condemns 'Violent' Attempted Assassination of Trump Amid Israel Facing Court Proceedings for Genocide

Israeli PM Netanyahu condemns an assassination attempt on Trump while facing his own legal challenges, including an ICC arrest warrant and genocide allegations at the ICJ.

International Business Times UK · Apr 27

Donkeys are a symbol of endurance for Palestinians – they are also a target of settler violence and care

Donkeys tend to symbolize humility and redemption; in Jewish tradition, the Messiah will arrive on a white donkey.

The Conversation · Apr 27

Why is the US media silent about Israel’s role in Trump’s decision to go to war?

I suspect the main reason they avoid criticising Israel is that they believe that would be antisemitic. But this is both dangerous and wrong

The Guardian - US · Apr 27

‘Israel must change direction’: Netanyahu rivals join forces for next election

Rightwing Naftali Bennett and centrist Yair Lapid announce new party before Knesset vote expected later this year

The Guardian - UK · Apr 27

Deadly Israeli attacks worsen Gaza’s water shortage crisis

Engineer and two drivers killed in recent weeks as scarcity of clean water fuels spread of preventable diseases

The Guardian - UK · Apr 27

Pro-Palestine activists appear in court over attack on Israeli arms factory in Germany

Families say ‘Ulm 5’ have been detained under extreme prison conditions since arrest last September

The Guardian - UK · Apr 27

Lebanon health ministry says Israeli strikes kill 14 in deadliest day since ceasefire began

The Israeli government and Hezbollah have traded blame over breaches to the truce, which is set to run for several more weeks

The Guardian - AU · Apr 27