Saturday, January 17, 2026

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Circumcision could be ‘child abuse’ if done wrong, UK prosectors warn after deaths

British Jews are weighing in after authorities said they are considering deeming some circumcisions “a form of child abuse” following deaths from the procedure. The Crown Prosecution Service, the region’s chief agency for criminal prosecutions, said that while male circumcision is not a crime, it may constitute child abuse “if carried out incorrectly or in […]

Australian writers’ festival collapses — and apologizes — after boycott over disinvited Palestinian activist

The organizers of an Australian literary festival pulled the plug on this year’s event on Tuesday, after nearly 200 authors said they would boycott over the disinvitation of a Palestinian-Australian author and activist who has justified “armed struggle.” The board of the Adelaide Writers’ Week announced last week that they had disinvited Randa Abdel-Fattah, saying they […]

As we mark shloshim for Bondi Beach, we also ask: Can Australia’s multicultural project survive?

Iran threatens to attack Israel if Trump strikes Tehran over crackdown on protesters

After Australian literary festival drops Palestinian activist, citing Bondi massacre, dozens boycott in solidarity

Following pressure from Jewish leaders, Australian PM Anthony Albanese announces inquiry into Bondi attack

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