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Australian police seeking man in ‘Scream’ mask over repeated targeting of Melbourne synagogue

The Victorian Police in Melbourne, Australia has released CCTV footage of the suspect in an effort to track him down

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August 4, 2025 15:17

The man was caught on CCTV dressed all in black with the mask on (Image: Victoria Police)

Netanyahu reportedly pushing for ‘occupation’ of Gaza after ceasefire talks collapse

The IDF chief of staff and the heads of the security services are said to be against the plan, but senior cabinet figures are believed to support it

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August 5, 2025 09:25

Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly pushing for a 'full occupation' of Gaza by the IDF (Image: Getty)

Rabbi Charley Baginsky

Progressive leader addresses young interfaith activists

Rabbi Charley Baginsky was one of the keynote speakers at the launch of the Young Professionals Interfaith Network

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August 5, 2025 09:31

Rabbi Charley Baginsky (seated, left) joins the launch of the Young Professionals Interfaith Network (YPIN)

Cardiff Reform Synagogue

Cardiff Reform sees record number of conversions

This is a reflection of the wider Progressive Jewish community, said leaders

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August 5, 2025 09:44

Graduates and leaders from Cardiff Reform's Introduction to Jewish Life course (Photo: Progressive Judaism)

Chicken

Greek turkey koftes with lemon and herb orzo, Greek salad and tzatziki

A Mediterranean feast made perfectly parev with plant-based yoghurt and cheese

August 5, 2025 09:35

Cook time: 22 minutes approx plus refrigeration and soaking time

Pro-Palestine

Activists arrested at Jewish group’s pro-Palestine protest at President Trump’s New York hotel

The protesters from IfNotNow gathered outside the building to call for an end to Israel’s “ethnic cleansing” of Gaza

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August 5, 2025 10:42

At least 40 protesters were arrested outside the trump international hotel in New York City (Image: X/IfNotNow)

Israeli Politics

Israeli ministers unanimously back firing of attorney-general

The move marks the climax of a long-running political feud, but is set to be delayed by a judicial review

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August 5, 2025 10:27

Israeli ministers have unanimously approved the dismissal of Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara (Image: Flash90)

Hostages

Evyatar David: ‘Torturous video of my skeletal brother is meant to break us, but it won’t’

Ilay David cannot bring himself to watch the footage of his emaciated brother

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August 5, 2025 09:51

Evyatar, whose family say he is being starved by Hamas, is now believed to weigh as little as six stone

Camp Simcha

Camp Simcha gives respite to families on summer retreat

The charity supports children with a serious illness and their families

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August 4, 2025 15:54

The Abenson family about to take off on a helicopter ride (Photo: Camp Simcha)

Arab Israelis

Arab-Israeli influencer Yoseph Haddad has house arrest extended after allegedly firing gun in road rage clash

The right-wing commentator was detained last week following the row, during which his lawyers have claimed he was the victim of a ‘nationalist attack’

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August 5, 2025 12:36

Yoseph Haddad speaking at Borehamwood and Elstree Synagogue (Photo: E Jacobs Photography)

Crime

Israeli tourist robbed and murdered in Las Vegas

The man was flown back to Israel for burial within 24 hours

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August 5, 2025 13:03

The man was murdered in Las Vegas, authorities have said (Image: Getty)

It is Hamas that starves Gaza – but Israel should flood the Strip with food

The humanitarian crisis is the result of the terrorists’ cruelty and looting. But the Jewish state must still act decisively to prevent starvation. Jews around the world may have a part to play

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August 5, 2025 08:25