Israel, Australia and Bondi Beach

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Israel’s president mourns antisemitic massacre in Australia, while thousands protest his visit
Israeli President Isaac Herzog received two very different receptions in Australia on Monday – a warm welcome by a government determined to show solidarity with its grieving Jewish community, and mass protests by activists who consider him a war criminal.

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Israel’s president visits Sydney’s Bondi Beach massacre site and meets victims’ families
Violence erupts as anti-Israel protesters target president’s Australia visit weeks after Bondi Beach massacre
Israeli president’s visit to firebombed synagogue cancelled over safety fears
Police have been granted special powers under terrorism legislation in preparation for the visit to Melbourne on Thursday of Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

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NSW Police marched on by 'angry and violent' mob as officers tried to separate anti-Israel protesters and Jewish mourners
AS IT HAPPENED: Police, premier condemn protesters following pro-Palestine rally; Video footage shows officers punching man, breaking up public prayer
Snipers, security increased for Israeli President Herzog’s Canberra leg of controversial visit
Anthony Albanese has told parliament he has raised the death of Melbourne-born Zomi Frankcom with President Herzog during his visit to Australia.

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Hundreds of protesters descend on Parliament as Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrives in Canberra
Anthony Albanese’s slapdown for anti-Herzog mob

Explainer - What is the two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict?

Feb 9, (Reuters) - Israel has taken steps to help settlers acquire land in the occupied West Bank and widen its powers in parts of the territory where Palestinians have some self-rule - measures they said aimed to undermine the two-state solution.

Trump opposes Israel’s West Bank annexation, official says, as outcry grows

Official says Trump sees stability in the Palestinian territory as in line with ‘goal to achieve peace in the region’.

Israel passes measure to make purchasing real estate from Palestinians easier

The Israeli government has passed measures to ease West Bank land purchases for settlers and strengthen control in the occupied territory

Israel warns of sharp rise in Iranian cyberattacks targeting officials, journalists

The cyberattacks involve “targeted phishing,” in which attackers impersonate familiar figures to lure victims into revealing personal information or downloading malicious files.
Middle East Eye

Israel revokes citizenship from two Palestinians ahead of deporting them

Adala legal centre condemns 'unprecedented step' that turn citizenship into a 'conditional privilege that can be revoked at will'
Nuclear Engineering International

Israel, US plan AI hub with SMR power

The US is planning a joint AI and technology park in Israel’s Negev region, with potential energy support from small modular nuclear reactors.

Northern Israel’s 1st padel club launches

Located next to the Great Shape Country Club, the new complex positions Nesher at the forefront of Israel’s padel boom, bringing the internationally popular sport north for the first time. Northern Israel has officially entered the padel game.

Israel reads mixed US signals on Iran, prepares for all scenarios

The regime does not want to capitulate to the United States, but it also seeks to avoid losing power, prompting a bazaar-style negotiation aimed at preserving core assets. The United States’