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Australia’s ISIS camp dilemma exposes Syria’s growing post SDF chaos - analysis

The ISIS detainees were mostly captured in 2019 when ISIS was defeated in its last enclave near the Euphrates River by the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
People walk at the Kurdish-run al-Hol camp, which holds relatives of suspected Islamic State (IS) group fighters in the northeastern Hasakeh governorate, on April 18, 2025.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks on the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026 during a federal parliament sitting following the Bondi terror attack at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, January 20, 2026.

Albanese says won't help Australians in Syrian camp holding families of suspected IS terrorists

"We have a very firm view that we won't be providing assistance or repatriation," Albanese told ABC News.

|ByREUTERS
A woman and child walk in the the al-Hol camp in Syria's northeastern Al-Hasakah Governorate on July 28, 2024, as Syrian families of suspected Islamic State fighters prepare to return to their homes in the countryside of Deir Ezzor.

Thirty-four Australians released from a camp holding families of suspected ISIS terrorists in Syria

Hukmiya Mohamed, a co-director of Roj camp, told Reuters that the 34 Australians had been released to their families, who had come to Syria for the release.

|ByREUTERS
A mourner lights candles as people gather around floral tributes outside Bondi Pavilion in Sydney on December 17, 2025, to honour victims of the Bondi Beach shooting that targeted a Hanukkah celebration.

Alleged Bondi Beach gunman makes first court appearance

Naveed Akram, 24, faces 59 charges over the December 14 attack, including 15 counts of murder, 40 counts of wounding with intent to murder, and a terror offense.

|ByREUTERS

Multicultural pride to ‘social cohesion’ panic: How Australia fails to address Jew-hate - opinion

Australia's solution has become permanent security management of Jewish life – not addressing hate, but containing its consequences.

FEBRUARY 10, 2026ByANAT VIDOR
People hold up placards during a protest against the visit of Israel's President Isaac Herzog on February 09, 2026 in Sydney, Australia.

'Don’t be afraid, stand proud,' President Herzog tells Australian Jews during Australia trip

President Isaac Herzog participated in two public events with Australian Jews during his visit, the first one since the Bondi Beach attack where 15 people were killed.

FEBRUARY 10, 2026ByHERB KEINON
President Isaac Herzog during his visit to Australia.

Herzog: Anti-Israel protesters don’t represent Australia’s silent majority

During his recent visit to Australia, President Isaac Herzog said one of his goals is to put relations with the country "back on track."

FEBRUARY 10, 2026ByHERB KEINON
Israeli President Isaac Herzog meets students at Moriah War Memorial College during his state visit following a deadly mass shooting at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on December 14, in Sydney, Australia, February 10, 2026.

Anti-Herzog Australian newspaper ads under fire for allegedly false, non-consensual signatures

The advertisement claims to list the names of over 1000 Jews who allegedly signed an open letter saying Herzog is not welcome in Australia.

FEBRUARY 9, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
Israeli President Isaac Herzog gestures after his speech at 'An Evening of Light & Solidarity' during his state visit to Australia, in Sydney, Australia, February 9, 2026.

Anti-Israel protests erupt in Australia, Iran drags on

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.

FEBRUARY 9, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST PODCASTS
Police officers remove demonstrators gathered at Town Hall Square to protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's state visit to Australia following a deadly mass shooting during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on December 14, in Sydney, Australia, February 9, 2026

Anti-Israel protests erupt in Australia as President Herzog visits Sydney in aftermath of Bondi

Herzog is visiting Australia this week following an invitation from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the aftermath of the December 14 shooting at a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach.

FEBRUARY 9, 2026ByREUTERS
Police officers remove demonstrators gathered at Town Hall Square to protest against President Isaac Herzog's state visit to Australia, in Sydney, Australia, February 9, 2026

Herzog condemns ‘Globalize the Intifada’ as anti-Israel chant rings out in Sydney

President Herzog visits Bondi Beach to console victims of the massacre and address rising antisemitism amid protests and diplomatic tensions in Australia.

FEBRUARY 9, 2026ByHERB KEINON
Israeli President Isaac Herzog speaks after laying a wreath for victims of the December 14, 2025 gun attack at the Bondi Pavilion, in Sydney on February 9, 2026.

President Herzog lands in Australia for first visit since Hanukkah Bondi Beach massacre

Herzog was invited to visit the country after the tragedy by the Governor-General, the Prime Minister of Australia, and the Jewish community following the attack in December 2025.

FEBRUARY 9, 2026ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN
Israeli President Isaac Herzog meets with Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz at the President residence in Jerusalem, December 6, 2025

Queensland to ban 'from river to sea' and 'globalize intifada' chants under new legislation

As part of the package, Crisafulli is making chanting or displaying the slogans “globalise the intifada” and “from the river to the sea” an offense.

FEBRUARY 8, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
A demonstrator displays a placard with the lettering 'From the river to the sea' during a rally in solidarity with Palestinians at Oranienplatz Square in Berlin's Kreuzberg district, Germany, on November 11, 2023.

Accredited Muslim preachers may help the West confront radical Islam - opinion

Proposal to accredit Muslim preachers aims to stop radical Islam and promote values that respect Western ideals.

FEBRUARY 8, 2026ByROMY LEIBLER/THE MEDIA LINE
An aerial view of emergency personnel working at the scene of a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, December 14, 2025, in this screen grab from a video.