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אוסטרליה סוזן קויל מונתה ל מפקדת צבא אוסטרליה

Australia appoints Susan Coyle as first female army chief amid military reforms

Susan Coyle will become the first woman to lead one of the Australian Defence Force’s branches, delivering a message on advancing women: 'You can’t be what you can’t see'

ynet, News Agencies | 04.13.26

'Damn Jews' shouted at Haredi men in Melbourne as stolen car swerves toward group

Police said the incident is part of a series linked to the same vehicle, whose occupants also allegedly threw eggs at people across the city

Itamar Eichner | 03.29.26

לונדון: הוצתו ארבעה אמבולנסים של ארגון הצלה יהודי

We are reliving the 1930s: Antisemitism spreads from London to Sydney and beyond

Opinion: After attacks across Europe, North America and Australia, the question is no longer if but where the next threat to Jewish communities will emerge

Ayelet Nahmias-Verbin | 03.23.26

The Kiwi exodus: New Zealand is losing its people, and Australia is cashing in

Nearly 75,000 people left New Zealand last year, most for Australia, drawn by higher pay and better job prospects; trend takes on added symbolism after former prime minister Jacinda Ardern was reportedly seen house-hunting in Sydney with her family

Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 03.21.26

ראש ממשלת אוסטרליה אנתוני אלבניזי בביקורו במסגד לאקמבה

Chaos at major Sydney mosque as protesters shout ‘genocide supporter’ at Australian PM

Protesters shouted at the Australian prime minister and home affairs minister during an Eid al-Fitr visit to a Sydney mosque; a worshipper was removed by security; tensions linked to the Gaza war and a ban on a Muslim group; Albanese: ‘The visit was incredibly positive’

ynet, News Agencies | 03.20.26

מימין: עאטפה רמזאנזאדה ופאטמה פסנדידה מבקשות מקלט איראניות באוסטרליה

‘Still under watch’: concern grows for Iranian soccer players stranded in Australia

Of the seven players who sought asylum, only Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramazanzadeh remain in Australia, now training with Brisbane Roar, as former Iran international Atefeh Moradi voices concern for their safety

ynet | 03.18.26

נבחרת איראן בכדורגל בגביע אסיה לנשים מול אוסטרליה

5th member of Iranian women's soccer team drops asylum bid in Australia, will return to Iran

Australia had granted humanitarian visas to six players and one support staff member after they sought asylum over fears of possible persecution upon returning home after they failed to sing the national anthem at ⁠a Women's Asian Cup match; 2 remain

Reuters | 03.16.26

סידני אוסטרליה מכונית הוצתה וכתובות אנטישמיות רוססו על מבנים בפרבר וולארה

Sydney man sentenced to 5 years in prison for arson attacks on Jews

Nicholas James Alexander pleads guilty to seven arson and hate crime counts; judge says he knew the attacks would spread fear through Sydney’s Jewish community 'and beyond'

Itamar Eichner | 03.11.26

Iranian soccer player drops asylum bid in Australia, plans to return home

Seven women's national team members initially sought asylum after refusing to sing Iran’s national anthem before their Asian Cup opener in Australia, prompting fears they could face punishment at home if they returned

ynet | 03.11.26

‘Save our girls’: Iran players defect in Australia after anthem protest sparks fears of retribution

Five Iranian women's national soccer team players moved to secure location and granted asylum visas in Australia after refusing to sing the anthem at the Asian Cup

ynet | 03.10.26

'They are terrified': Will Australia offer asylum to Iran’s women’s soccer team?

Concern is growing for the 26 Iranian players expected to return to Tehran after their silent protest at the Women’s Asian Cup, as exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi, FIFPro and human rights activists warn the team is 'terrified' and call for protection

ynet | 03.09.26

אוסטרליה טקס סידני בונדיי ביץ' שבוע ל טבח פיגוע

Teen assaulted for wearing kippa and Israeli flag pin at Scouts camp in Australia

Boy was attacked during a Scouts Victoria camp attended by about 1,500 campers; The suspect, who also said that Israel is 'killing children', was removed from the scene. Police: 'There is no place in our society for antisemitic, racist or hate-based behavior'

ynet | 02.23.26

Van rams Australia synagogue gate during Shabbat prayers; police say incident not terrorism | Watch

A 32-year-old man was arrested after security footage showed him reversing a van into the gates of a major Brisbane synagogue as worshippers prayed inside; no injuries were reported; police cite mental health and intoxication

ynet Global | 02.21.26

Olympic embarrassment: reporter goes on air drunk, rants about iguanas

Australian reporter Danika Mason admits drinking before a live report from Italy, struggling on air and veering off-topic in viral segment; apologizes, says she fell short of her standards

ynet | 02.19.26

Sydney man sentenced to one year for calling Jews 'greatest enemy'

Brandon Koschl, 31, arrested after delivering antisemitic speech in Sydney; judge rules remarks 'clearly antisemitic' and amount to vilification of Jews

Itamar Eichner | 02.19.26