Yesterday
- Exclusive
- Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Coalition vows to reopen talks with Israel on a free trade deal
Amid a deterioration in relations between the Albanese government and Israel the Coalition wants to boost trade and investment ties with a fellow democracy.
- Andrew Tillett
110,000 shoes, 3800 suitcases, 2 tonnes of hair: the pain of Auschwitz
On the 80th anniversary of the camp’s liberation, a dwindling band of survivors was asked to keep the flame of memory burning in these dark times.
- Hans van Leeuwen
This Month
- Opinion
- Opinion
Eighty years later, ‘never again’ falls short
Holocaust memorial day is more than an annual commemoration. It is an urgent reminder of what happens when the world turns its back on the quest to murder Jews.
- Stephen Pollard
- Updated
- International affairs
Stop ‘grotesque’ politicising of antisemitism: Dreyfus at Auschwitz
In Poland for a Holocaust remembrance service, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus took aim at those he says are politicising attacks on the Jewish community.
- Hans van Leeuwen
A son of lefties, James Paterson takes it up to the PM on antisemitism
The ambitious Liberal senator has emerged as one of the Coalition’s most effective and hard-working shadow ministers.
- Andrew Tillett
Acts of hate or innocent gestures? What happened at the ANU student meeting
There are conflicting versions of events whether students at an ANU student union meeting performed acts of hate or innocent gestures.
- Julie Hare
‘Dark forces’ at work: Lowy; How to make Australia great again; The sexy new arena sport
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
International ‘dark forces’ at work in antisemitic attacks, Lowy warns
The Westfield founder says it’s hard to find another explanation for the suddenness and scale of the recent spate of incidents in Australia.
- Hans van Leeuwen
Meet the McKinsey analyst turned teal powerbroker
Allegra Spender, who could hold the balance of power after the next federal election, grew up in privilege but prides herself on being able to talk to anyone.
- Tom McIlroy
Antisemitism surge reflects ‘systemic racism’: Palestinian lobby
Australia’s peak Palestinian body condemns recent antisemitic attacks but says media and politicians also need to share blame for fuelling community tensions.
- Andrew Tillett
‘Not a high bar to set’: MPs call on Bell to explain ANU Nazi gestures
ANU vice chancellor Genevieve Bell’s performance at a hearing on antisemitism has many questioning why she provided such bewildering answers.
- Julie Hare
Trump will only make China great
Readers’ letters on Donald Trump’s White House return, the ESG revolt, taxpayer-funded lunches, DEI initiatives, antisemitic attacks, and the return of Joe Aston.
- Opinion
- Opinion
Is the writing on the wall for Australia’s Jewish community?
The next election will be the most consequential in the history of Australia’s Jews. My community can’t endure another three years of this hatred.
- Robert Gregory
Heat on ‘criminals for hire’ over antisemitic attacks
There is no evidence terror groups and rogue nations are behind some recent antisemitic attacks, investigators believe.
- Andrew Tillett
Police investigate foreign agitators over antisemitic attacks
State and federal police commissioners will hold crisis talks on Wednesday, amid concerns young people are being radicalised online to target Australian Jews.
- Updated
- Andrew Tillett and Tom McIlroy
In Sydney’s east, residents are taking security into their own hands
Former police inspector Michael Gerondis has installed security cameras at his home and community groups are monitoring schools and centres around the clock.
- Campbell Kwan
- Analysis
- Anthony Albanese
PM follows on antisemitism when he should be leading
Anthony Albanese’s calling of a national cabinet to discuss antisemitism had an air of inevitability to it, even if the prime minister hadn’t noticed.
- Andrew Tillett
PM calls national cabinet on antisemitism after criticism
Anthony Albanese will urgently convene the meeting with leaders this afternoon; Chris Minns promises to catch “bastards” responsible for childcare centre attack. How the day unfolded.
- Updated
- Lucy Slade
Mandatory jail plan for anti-Jewish hate sets up political fight
Jewish groups have backed the federal Opposition’s promise of tougher laws for displaying Nazi symbols and the flags of banned terror groups.
- Andrew Tillett
No guarantee Gaza ceasefire deal will end antisemitic attacks: Labor
NSW Premier Chris Minns said he could not promise an end to the attacks, but he would do what is necessary to crack down on offenders.
- Ronald Mizen and Andrew Tillett