Australia
Scientists discover Australia's heaviest insect - a new species of stick insect
The new species, named Acrophylla alta, inhabits the Wet Tropics, in the far North of Queensland.
Australia's culture war turns against its Jews: How Jewish community can counter hate - opinion
Germany halts military exports to Israel as European states urge against Gaza war expansion
New Poll: Less Than a Quarter of Australians Describe Attitudes Towards Jews as Positive
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.
Australian police arrest suspect in December arson attack on Melbourne synagogue
Giovanni Laulu, 21, of Melbourne, was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion that he had set fire to the Adass Israel Synagogue.
Australia, UK leaders discuss Gaza amid Palestinian state recognition plans
Australia has not yet made a formal decision to recognize Palestine though Albanese supports Israel's right to exist within secure borders and Palestinians' right to demand their own state.
France fails to secure a consensus for Palestinian recognition at two-state conference - exclusive
The UN Conference on The Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution was held in New York behind closed doors on Tuesday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
'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.