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Far-right extremism and conflation of Jewish identity with Israel drive antisemitism in Australia: JCA

The Jewish Council of Australia (JCA) identifies far-right extremism and the conflation of Jewish identity with Israel as primary drivers of antisemitism in Australia. The group's submission to a royal commission highlights the "often overlooked" threat from the far-right and criticizes the tendency to treat Jews collectively as representatives of Israel.

Bondi Beach Attack: Royal Commission Hears Details of Terrorist Incident

A royal commission heard details of the Bondi beach terror attack where two gunmen killed 10 people. NSW police declined a static presence at the Hanukah event. ASIO's director-general discussed counter-terrorism funding and the rising threat of lone actors.

King Charles III visits Golders Green to show solidarity with the Jewish community

King Charles III visited Golders Green, a hub of the British Jewish community, to express solidarity with victims of a recent antisemitic knife attack. The visit followed a series of hate crimes targeting Jewish institutions.

Iraqi national arrested, charged in US for alleged terror attacks in US and Europe

An Iraqi national, Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, has been arrested and charged by the US Justice Department with involvement in nearly 20 alleged terror attacks and attempted attacks across the US and Europe. He is accused of operating for Kata'ib Hezbollah and Iran's IRGC.

Iraqi national arrested in US, accused of orchestrating terror attacks in US and Europe

An Iraqi national, Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, has been arrested and charged by the US Justice Department with involvement in nearly 20 alleged terror attacks and attempted attacks across the US and Europe. He faces charges including conspiracy to provide material support to foreign terrorist organizations and conspiracy to bomb a place of public use.

Iraqi national arrested, charged in US for alleged terror attacks in US and Europe

An Iraqi national, Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, has been arrested and charged by the US Justice Department for alleged involvement in nearly 20 terror attacks and attempted attacks across the US and Europe. He faces charges including conspiracy to provide material support to foreign terrorist organizations and attempted destruction of property.

Police seek man over antisemitic threats in East London

Metropolitan Police are urgently seeking a man filmed making antisemitic threats and slurs in Whitechapel, East London. A Jewish community group, Shomrim, is increasing patrols and working with police to identify the suspect.

UK Police Launch 11 Investigations, Arrest 35 After Sustained Antisemitic Attacks in London

London's Met Police have launched 11 investigations and arrested 35 people following a surge in antisemitic attacks, including a terrorist stabbing in Golders Green, with Commissioner Mark Rowley stating British Jews are 'not currently safe' in the capital.

Prince Harry Condemns Rise in Antisemitism in Britain

Prince Harry denounces the surge in antisemitism in Britain, distinguishing between legitimate Middle East protest and unjustified hostility toward Jewish communities, as antisemitic hate crimes in London reach a two-year high.

Budget's $600m for Bondi attack response branded 'quite modest'

The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has welcomed a $600 million federal budget funding commitment for the Jewish community, but says it is a "small comfort" for those who lost loved ones in the Bondi terror attack.

'Small comfort': Federal budget's $600m for Bondi terror attack response

The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has welcomed a $600 million federal budget funding commitment for the Jewish community, but says it is a "small comfort" for those who lost loved ones in the Bondi terror attack.

Woman charged after alleged antisemitic slur at Sydney kids netball game

Jewish community leaders say a woman's alleged slur at an under-12 girls netball game in Sydney reflects a troubling pattern playing out on sporting fields.

Netball body suspends woman charged over alleged antisemitic slur at game

Jewish community leaders say a woman's alleged slur at an under-12 girls netball game in Sydney reflects a troubling pattern playing out on sporting fields.

Netball peak body suspends woman charged over alleged antisemitic slur at game

Jewish community leaders say a woman's alleged slur at an under-12 girls netball game in Sydney reflects a troubling pattern playing out on sporting fields.

Two men convicted over alleged filming of antisemitic TikTok videos in London

Adam Bedoui, 20, and Abdelkader Amir Bousloub, 21, guilty of religiously aggravated harassmentTwo men have been convicted of religiously aggravated harassment after filming antisemitic TikTok videos in north London.Officers were called to reports of a hate crime involving a group of men allegedly harassing members of the Jewish community on Clapton Common at about 9pm on Thursday, the Metropolitan police said. Officers arrested five men in Hackney after the incident, it added. Continue reading...

Two men convicted over filming of antisemitic TikTok videos in London

Adam Bedoui, 20, and Abdelkader Amir Bousloub, 21, guilty of religiously aggravated harassmentTwo men have been convicted of religiously aggravated harassment after filming antisemitic TikTok videos in north London.Officers were called to reports of a hate crime involving a group of men allegedly harassing members of the Jewish community on Clapton Common at about 9pm on Thursday, the Metropolitan police said. Officers arrested five men in Hackney after the incident, it added. Continue reading...

Two men charged over alleged filming of antisemitic TikTok videos in London

Adam Bedoui, 20, and Abdelkader Amir Bousloub, 21, charged with religiously aggravated harassmentTwo men have been charged with religiously aggravated harassment over allegations they travelled to north London to film antisemitic TikTok videos.Officers were called to reports of a hate crime involving a group of men allegedly harassing members of the Jewish community on Clapton Common at about 9pm on Thursday, the Metropolitan police said. Officers arrested five men in Hackney after the incident, it added. Continue reading...

Cooking kosher in Damascus, a complicated matter for Syria's Jewish community

Syria's small Jewish community has struggled to maintain kosher traditions after it dwindled in size, relying on imported meat and individual effort to keep centuries-old practices alive in Damascus.

In Damascus, cooking kosher continues to be a complicated matter for Syria's Jewish community

Syria's small Jewish community has struggled to maintain kosher traditions after it dwindled in size, relying on imported meat and individual effort to keep centuries-old practices alive in Damascus.

Syria's Jewish community in Damascus wants to keep kosher food on the menu

Syria's small Jewish community has struggled to maintain kosher traditions after it dwindled in size, relying on imported meat and individual effort to keep centuries-old practices alive in Damascus.

The Secrets of Kosher: how Damascus’ last Jews survive and keep traditions alive

Syria's small Jewish community has struggled to maintain kosher traditions after it dwindled in size, relying on imported meat and individual effort to keep centuries-old practices alive in Damascus.

Jewish grandmother devastated by alleged fire attack on business

Grandmother Judith Lewis established Lewis's Continental Kitchen in 1970 alongside her husband, offering a kosher takeaway food option for the Jewish community, but it was destroyed in an alleged attack.

London police form 100 officers unit to protect Jewish community amid rise in antisemitic attacks

Proxies carrying out antisemitic attacks in UK could face 14 years in prison

Plans to be included in king’s speech will allow tougher action against proxies for foreign powers such as IranUK politics live – latest updatesOffenders who commit antisemitic attacks backed by foreign powers such as Iran will face 14 years in prison under legislation to be included in the king’s speech next week.Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, will be given the power under the National Security Act to designate proxy groups, such as those thought to be behind the recent attacks on the Jewish community, as a foreign intelligence service. Continue reading...