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Palestinian students stand outside a classroom at a UNRWA school in Beirut. Photo: AP Photo/Hussein Malla
September 6, 2018, 12:18 pm
Israel pleased as US cuts UNRWA funding
There is dismay in the international community but delight in Israel, after America ended a funding to the UN’s agency for Palestinian refugees.
By Nathan Jeffay
Palestinians in Gaza protest the US aid freeze to UNRWA earlier this month. Photo: AP Photo/Adel Hana
February 7, 2018, 5:02 pm
US vs UNRWA: When is a refugee not a refugee?
The recent US government decision to reduce its contribution to UNRWA, the UN Relief and Works Agency responsible for "Palestinians refugees" has been presented as spiteful and a threat to the peace process. But is it?
Tony Blair spoke at the conference.
June 29, 2017, 9:30 am
Optimism over ties with Arabs
THERE was something unusual in the air at Israel’s top global policy conference, which has just finished – a hint of optimism.
By Nathan Jeffay
Malcolm Turnbull (left) and Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo: Amos Ben Gershom/GPO
January 25, 2017, 2:44 pm
Bibi bound for US but Australia trip still planned
AFTER less than 48 hours in his new job, Donald Trump rushed to invite Israel’s Prime Minister to the White House.
Jonathan Pollard.
July 30, 2015, 1:55 pm
Pollard release welcomed
MEMBERS of the Australian Jewish community have welcomed news that convicted spy Jonathan Pollard will be released on parole on November 20 after serving 30 years of a life sentence in the United States.
By Joshua Levi
April 8, 2014, 9:00 am
Kellerman enjoys successful US tour
AUSTRALIAN wheelchair tennis star Adam Kellerman has wrapped up a hugely successful tour of the United States, which saw him reach at least the quarterfinal stage of all three events.
February 20, 2013, 12:00 am
AUJS building leaders for life
CELEBRATING Chanukah at the White House and meeting with high-profile Israel advocate Alan Dershowitz were just some of highlights of the Australasian Union of Jewish Students’ (AUJS) recent Leadership Development Program (LDP).
By Gareth Narunsky
January 21, 2013, 12:41 pm
Husky’s life on the road
January 21, 2013, 12:00 am
Will Republicans let Lew go to Treasury?
WASHINGTON – US President Barack Obama has nominated observant Jew Jacob Lew, his Chief of Staff, to the post of Treasury Secretary, replacing Timothy Geithner.
November 15, 2012, 12:33 pm
Hamas military leader killed in strike; US throws weight behind Israel
WASHINGTON, DC: The United States State Department has endorsed Israel’s right to defend itself after Israeli airstrikes killed Hamas military leader Ahmed al-Jaabari overnight.
April 4, 2012, 11:30 am
Police seek Kramer extradition from US
CONVICTED child sex offender David Kramer could be back in Australia as soon as next month, with police understood to be preparing to charge and subsequently extradite the former Yeshivah College teacher from the United States.
By adam kamien
March 30, 2012, 12:00 am
‘Only a credible US threat will deter Iran’
IRAN will only step back from developing nuclear weapons if it feels the threat of an American strike against it is credible – and so far that isn’t the case.
March 9, 2012, 12:00 am
Carr warns against Iran attack
AUSTRALIA’S new Foreign Minister, Bob Carr, advocated against attacking Iran as recently as two weeks ago on his private blog.
By Gareth Narunsky
August 11, 2011, 7:47 am
US: Syria would be better off without Assad
Six biased United Nations General Assembly annual resolutions against Israel were opposed by Australia.
August 9, 2011, 7:41 am
Standard & Poor’s downgrades Israel’s U.S. loan guarantees
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