Behind the scenes of Operation Shelter, with NSW Police targeting antisemitic attacks across Sydney
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Behind the scenes of Operation Shelter, with NSW Police targeting antisemitic attacks across Sydney

ABC  

Dozens of officers, helicopters and patrol cars scan the streets of Sydney's eastern suburbs ready to intercept antisemitic attacks before they happen. The ABC has been given access to a night of patrols with officers working under NSW Police Force's Operation Shelter, hunting anyone potentially planning another act of vandalism. Operation Shelter has been in force since October 8, with NSW Police investigating hate crimes with an antisemitic focus. 'It's about community reassurance' During the night's operation, NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb made a surprise appearance. NSW Police said they were liaising with private security guards at synagogues across Sydney's east.

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Australian state commits more police to investigate antisemitic crime
2 months ago

Australian state commits more police to investigate antisemitic crime

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — An Australian state committed more police to investigate a spate of antisemitic crimes, officials said on Tuesday after a childcare center was torched near a Sydney synagogue. Acting New South Police Wales Police Commissioner Peter Thurtell said Strike Force Pearl, which was formed several months ago to investigate antisemitic crimes in Sydney, “will have its resources increased …

Australian police launch a special operation to investigate increased antisemitic attacks
3 months, 1 week ago

Australian police launch a special operation to investigate increased antisemitic attacks

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australian federal police launched a special operation to investigate an increase in antisemitic threats and violence since the war between Israel and Hamas began last year. Here’s a look at some of the main cases investigated by Special Operation Avalite: Dec. 11: Antisemitic graffiti attacks in the eastern Sydney suburb of Woollahra Police are looking for two …

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