This Month
Harvard wins reprieve from Trump’s foreign student ban
The judge said the president’s moves to halt foreign students would have bring “immediate and irreparable injury” to the Ivy League institution.
Israel’s military resurgence encourages talk of a new Middle East
After 600 days since October 7, Israelis are hoping for the return of the hostages, an end to the Gaza war, and a regional strategy including normalisation with Saudi Arabia.
Antisemitism probe finds ‘workplace of fear’ at Sydney Uni
A preliminary SafeWork inquiry found inadequate actions were taken to protect Jewish staff and students, but its recommendation for a full inquiry was rejected.
May
Harvard wins another battle in foreign student war with Trump
A federal judge said she would issue a temporary order to prevent the Trump administration from blocking the school’s ability to enroll international students.
US orders halt to foreign student visa interviews
The order comes amid an escalating battle between President Donald Trump and the nation’s elite universities, in particular Harvard.
Trump threatens to give $4.6b in Harvard grants to trade schools
The president mused about redirecting the huge research grant funding that his administration has frozen or withdrawn from the Ivy League college.
Universities accused of foot-dragging on antisemitism definition
In February, universities heralded unanimous support for a definition of antisemitism as a major breakthrough. But some have hit hurdles and disagreements.
Australia should pay attention to what Trump just did to Harvard
Students who have made extraordinary sacrifices to study here are being accused of everything from housing shortage to driving inflation.
Foreigners ‘not welcome’. US universities reel from Trump’s war on Harvard
US college officials fear Trump may use international enrolment as leverage to demand changes on campuses elsewhere.
‘Everyone’s freaking out’: Student panic sweeps Harvard
Confusion mounts as Australian and other international students, who make up more than a quarter of the university’s enrolment, seek clarity or reassurance.
Suspected killer of Jewish diplomats posted ‘armed action’ manifesto
Pro-Palestinian activist Elias Rodriguez has been charged over the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy workers in Washington who were about to be engaged.
Australian Jewish community on edge after DC shooting
The murder of two Israeli embassy staff members in Washington has revived concerns over antisemitism in Australia.
Israeli embassy workers killed by gunman near Washington Jewish museum
Police officials said a single suspect was believed to be responsible for the shooting, and was seen pacing in front of the museum beforehand.
Star broadcaster Gary Lineker to quit BBC over antisemitism row
The former England soccer captain, who was paid £1.35 million last year, is a highly accomplished broadcaster, but drew controversy over a social media post.
A Holocaust survivor worries about the ‘never’ in ‘never again’
Ian Narev’s father, Bob, has been telling the story of his childhood escape from the Nazis for years, but he’s still learning about the ‘devil’s deal’ that saved his life.
Not as relaxed about super tax as Professor Stewart
AFR readers’ views on Miranda Stewart’s opinion of the super tax, confiscating unrealised gains, and Sydney’s data centre ban.
For the first time in my life, I am voting as a Jew first. Here’s why
We have ended up here because the Australian government has done the opposite of what one might expect from a left-leaning political party.
April
Antisemitism claims break out in dying days of race for Goldstein
Jewish leaders say teal MP Zoe Daniel has a strong record standing up to antisemitism after the circulation of a letter claiming her campaign is antisemitic.
‘Articulate, charming, villain’: John Lithgow on playing Roald Dahl
The 79-year-old has been Winston Churchill and King Lear in a busy late career, but becoming the controversial children’s author proved particularly fraught.
The real reason Trump wants to destroy Harvard
The White House’s charge of antisemitism is a cynical tactic to pursue a broader attack on academic freedom.