Australia
HarperCollins to publish book of conversations with Rabbi Eli Schlanger, slain Chabad emissary
The book, titled “Conversations With My Rabbi: Timeless Teachings for a Fractured World,” was written by Nikki Goldstein, a Jewish author who first encountered Schlanger during a hospital stay.
Countries issue Middle East travel advisories amid rising US-Iran tensions
Australia tells families of diplomats to leave Israel, Lebanon as Iran tensions rise
PM Albanese evacuated amid bomb threat linked to Shen Yun dance performance
Australian Royal Commission into antisemitism begins inquiry into Bondi Beach terror attack
Commissioner Virginia Bell opened the Royal Commission into the Dec. 14 Bondi massacre. The hearing established terms to investigate security failures and the drivers of Australian antisemitism.
Australian PM Albanese returned to his official Canberra residence after security threat eliminated
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese returned to the Lodge, his official residence in Canberra, after being evacuated from the premises due to a security threat.
Australia begins inquiry into antisemitism following Bondi attacks, spike in antisemitic incidents
The Royal Commission, the most powerful type of government inquiry in Australia, which can compel people to give evidence, will be led by retired judge Virginia Bell.
Australia Islamic school investigated after director shares Hamas video with prayer for victory
The school's director shared the video of Hamas on his public Instagram account on February 15 with the caption “Ameen. Ameen. Ameen”.
Australia's mid-way through terror listing of Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir
Established in Jerusalem in 1953, Hizb ut Tahrir is dedicated to establishing a caliphate across the Muslim world.
Mosque set on fire near Nablus, Australian teen attacked
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Trump Organization signs deal with Altus to build Australia's tallest building, 'six-star hotel'
It will include a "six-star resort-hotel," 270 apartments, shops, a beach club, and a swimming pool, local property developer Altus Property Group said in a statement.
Australian Jewish teen attacked at Scouts camp, accused of 'murdering children'
The teenager, Joshua Levy, was attending the camp alongside over 1,500 scouts and volunteers in Victoria when he was attacked for wearing the Israeli flag.
Australian navy ship crosses strategic Taiwan Strait, drawing Chinese military response
US warships traverse the strait every few months, enraging Beijing, and some US allies, such as France, Australia, Britain, and Canada, have also made occasional transits.
Australia denies it is working to repatriate Islamic State family members
The 34 women and children were released on Monday from the camp in northern Syria, but returned to the detention center due to technical reasons.