This Month
Bob Carr’s genocide claims are dangerous for social cohesion
Violent threats to Jewish Australians and the vandalism of property show that such language has real consequences.
Trite to say, but Israel is losing global PR battle
The tragic pictures of starving children are cutting through and galvanising international opinion regarding recognising the independent state of Palestine.
Columbia University agrees to pay $300m to settle White House fight
The Ivy League school will pay the penalty over three years to resolve multiple civil rights investigations, clearing the way for the reinstatement of grants.
On Israel and Gaza, a question of intent
This is not self-defence. It is not even collateral damage that can be unavoidable in war. It is collective punishment visited on an entire population.
Another day, another chatbot spouting Nazi propaganda
A recent antisemitic rant by X’s in-house AI bot Grok gave a glimpse of deeper problems with large language models and understanding what these devices really are.
Envoy’s definition won’t conflate antisemitism with criticising Israel
The IHRA definition does no more than recognise that anti-Zionism may or may not be antisemitic in its motivation or effects.
Husic urges digital crackdown on hate speech
The former industry minister says artificial intelligence is a “bad bet” to solve Islamophobia and antisemitism.
Antisemitism envoy calls for powers to strip universities of funding
Academics and protesters to be targeted by tougher penalties for hate speech in new plan to combat antisemitism.
Hate has no place? If only that were true
The best way to start to overcome antisemitism is to encourage young people to have a bit more empathy and lot less hatred for those they disagree with.
Paul Bassat says Israelis are shocked by what’s happening in Australia
Jewish Australian businessman Paul Bassat says rising antisemitism is worrying people in Israel, while Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has vowed to crack down on protests.
Australia is experiencing a wave of antisemitism like never before
The Jewish community deserves the full protection of the law, and a proper response from state and federal governments to eliminate such attacks.
‘Rarely ends with words’: Burke’s plea to curb antisemitic attacks
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke calls on communities to intervene when they see signs people may be engaging in bigoted language.
Tragic shift on antisemitism should terrify us all
If we cannot defend the safety and dignity of Jews in Australia today, we will not be able to defend the idea of a tolerant, inclusive, multicultural Australia tomorrow.
Worshippers flee after synagogue set alight in arson attack
Police are investigating a fire at an inner-city synagogue in Melbourne and an incident at a nearby Israeli restaurant.
Sydney Uni told to ditch defence and security from investments
The recommendations come from a review of Sydney University’s investment policies following last year’s pro-Palestinian encampment.
Why Glastonbury was fast fashion, not art
From Australia to the UK, cultural gatekeepers who usually have a hair-trigger trained on bigotry are remarkably laissez-faire on matters that involve Jews.
There is no excusing Mamdani’s failure to condemn ‘intifada’
A candidate who refuses to condemn the phrase “globalise the intifada” isn’t participating in democratic debate; he’s giving moral comfort to people who deliberately murder innocent Jews.
June
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.