Yuval Rotem
Israeli firefighters trying to extinguish a fire at the Carmia nature reserve last month, believed to have been ignited by a fire kite or balloon from Gaza. Photo: EPA/Abir Sultan
August 9, 2018, 12:00 am
Border clashes continue amid hopes of ceasefire
Hamas officials have spent days in intense meetings considering a long-term ceasefire, prompting speculation that a deal is near.
By Nathan Jeffay
David Southwick with Sharren Haskel (left) and Michal Biran.
July 31, 2017, 12:01 am
Southwick delivers Leifer petition
MEMBER for Caulfield David Southwick has presented Israeli politicians with a petition calling for the extradition of alleged child sexual abuser Malka Leifer.
Yuval Rotem in 2013. Photo: Peter Haskin
October 20, 2016, 12:00 am
Top appointment for Rotem
Jewish community leaders have given a rousing welcome to news that Yuval Rotem, the former Israeli ambassador to Australia, has been appointed acting director-general of the Foreign Ministry of Israel.
By Peter Kohn
October 3, 2013, 12:00 am
Farewelling an ‘unparalleled’ ambassador
JEWISH communal leaders have paid tribute to Yuval Rotem, who heads back to Israel this week after completing six years of service as ambassador to Australia.
By Peter Kohn
August 16, 2013, 12:00 am
Sydney community farewells Yuval Rotem
THE goodwill in the room was heartfelt and palpable on Sunday night as the Sydney Jewish community paid tribute to Israeli Ambassador Yuval Rotem, who will return home in October after six years in Canberra.
By Gareth Narunsky
May 31, 2013, 12:00 am
Moselmane: Supporters of Israel ‘cancerous and malicious’
TWO months after his infamous attack on Israel in the NSW Upper House, MP Shaoquett Moselmane was at it again last week – calling supporters of Israel “cancerous” and “malicious” – just two days after 20 of his Labor Party colleagues signed the London Declaration on Combating Anti-Semitism.
By Gareth Narunsky
March 21, 2013, 12:00 am
Secord champions Israel in parliament
NSW state Labor MP Walt Secord went to the extraordinary length of raising three points of order in defence of Israel during a speech by his own party colleague in the NSW Upper House last Thursday.
By Gareth Narunsky
February 26, 2013, 12:00 am
Israel-Oz academic exchange
AUSTRALIA and Israel have formally agreed to an academic cooperation and exchange involving researchers, academic staff and students.
January 4, 2013, 12:00 am
At it again: Carr rebukes Israel
AUSTRALIA’S Foreign Minister Bob Carr has again rebuked the Israeli government, following its approval of 1500 new housing units in East Jerusalem late last year, describing the move as an obstacle to peace.
By Joshua Levi
December 6, 2012, 9:58 am
Jerusalem defiant as Rotem summoned
FOREIGN Minister Bob Carr (pictured) took the extraordinary step of summoning Israeli Ambassador to Australia Yuval Rotem to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) earlier this week following an announcement by Israel of plans to build thousands of new homes in East Jerusalem and West Bank settlements.
By adam kamien
November 22, 2012, 12:00 am
Melbourne rallies for Israel
ALMOST 1800 members and friends of the Jewish community gathered to show solidarity with Israel in Melbourne on Sunday, at a rally named Code Red: Stop The Rockets.
By Peter Kohn
November 22, 2012, 12:00 am
Sydney rallies for Israel
FOR 15 seconds a siren was heard around Bondi Mizrachi Synagogue as more than 1000 people stood silently in solidarity with Israel on Sunday morning.
By Joshua Levi
November 7, 2012, 12:00 am
The changing face of Zionism
THE Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) will hold its biennial conference later this month, with special guest speaker American-born Israeli author and commentator David Hazony to address the 120-strong group of Australian Zionist leaders.
October 18, 2012, 12:00 am
Israel appoints new envoy
ISRAEL has appointed a new ambassador to Australia.
April 23, 2012, 12:00 am
From sorrow to celebration
JEWISH Sydneysiders will celebrate Israel’s 64th birthday when the Zionist Council of New South Wales hosts two fun-filled events for the whole community, from babies to bubbas, next week.
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