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A letter signed by six former Australian prime ministers is condemning Hamas

JEWISH LEADERS CAMPAIGN FOR ISRAELI HOSTAGES

A woman breaks down during a press conference with the Executive Council of Australian Jewry president Jillian Segal and co-CEO Alex Ryvchi for the launch of the #SetThemFree campaign, calling for the immediate and unconditional release of 200 Israeli hostages held by Hamas, in Sydney, Thursday, October 19, 2023. Source: AAP / DEAN LEWINS/AAPIMAGE

As the days since October 7 have passed, the Australian Jewish Community continues to come to terms with war and the ever-evolving details of the horror inflicted on slaughtered and kidnapped Israelis. Shane Desiatnik reports.


In more news, an open letter signed by six former Australian prime ministers condemning Hamas and expressing support for Israel and Australia’s Jewish community has been welcomed by community roof bodies.


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