Sydney synagogue attack condemned as ‘massive escalation’ in antisemitism
2 months, 1 week ago

Sydney synagogue attack condemned as ‘massive escalation’ in antisemitism

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The state premier of Australia’s New South Wales has labelled Saturday’s attack on a synagogue a “massive escalation” in antisemitic crime in the state, as police confirmed that the attack was an attempted arson. Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Chris Minns said antisemitic graffiti appearing on the synagogue in Newtown suburb was “very concerning, not just for the Jewish community but for the wider community.” Police confirmed on Sunday morning that apart from red Nazi swastikas painted on the synagogue’s fence, an arson attempt was also made on the building. open image in gallery This frame grab taken from video footage provided by the Australian Broadcast Corporation on December 11, 2024 shows a police officer walking past a torched car being removed in front of anti-Israel graffiti These incidents include graffiti sprayed on cars and buildings in Sydney, as well as an antisemitic arson attack in December on a synagogue in Melbourne. 10 years after the Hypercacher attack: Rise in anti-semitic acts in France Prime minister Anthony Albanese said Australia’s “tolerant multicultural community” was “no place for this sort of criminal activity.” David Ossip, president of the NSW Jewish board of deputies, said he welcomed more resources promised by the government to investigate the recent incidents.

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A cache of explosives in Sydney provoked antisemitic terrorism fears. Police now say it was faked
1 week, 4 days ago

A cache of explosives in Sydney provoked antisemitic terrorism fears. Police now say it was faked

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — An explosives-filled trailer that Australian politicians earlier described as an antisemitic terrorism plot and a foiled mass casualty event was staged by criminals in a complicated hoax -- and was never meant to be detonated, police said Monday. Law enforcement agencies investigating January’s discovery of the trailer on the outskirts of Sydney divulged in a news …

Australia synagogue: Fake attack plan fabricated by organized crime network, police say
1 week, 5 days ago

Australia synagogue: Fake attack plan fabricated by organized crime network, police say

CNN  

Reuters — A fake plan to attack on a Sydney synagogue using a caravan of explosives was fabricated by an organized crime network in order to divert police resources, Australian police said on Monday. But police on Monday said the discovery was part of a “criminal con job,” with the ease with which the caravan was found along with the …

Mob faked attack on Australian synagogue: Police
1 week, 5 days ago

Mob faked attack on Australian synagogue: Police

Al Jazeera  

An organised crime network fabricated a plot to attack a synagogue in Australia to divert law enforcement resources, according to police. The Australian Federal Police said on Monday that the discovery of explosives in a caravan parked in Sydney was part of a “criminal con job”. “Almost immediately, experienced investigators … believed that the caravan was part of a fabricated …

Man accused of trying to set fire to a synagogue allegedly linked to two other anti-Semitic attacks
1 month ago

Man accused of trying to set fire to a synagogue allegedly linked to two other anti-Semitic attacks

Daily Mail  

A man accused of attempting to set fire to a synagogue has been allegedly linked to two other anti-Semitic attacks, including the targeting of a prominent Jewish leader's former home. Leon Sofilas is the first person charged over the January 17 attack on a house in Dover Heights, in Sydney's east, that was previously owned by Executive Council of Australian …

Extremism in sights as anti-Semitic attacks on the rise
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Extremism in sights as anti-Semitic attacks on the rise

Daily Mail  

Major tech companies are in the firing line over concerns young people are being radicalised amid a spate of anti-Semitic attacks. Social media platforms profiting off kids need to do more to keep them safe online but failed to do so because of a focus on profits, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton said. Mr Dutton said ambiguity from the government about …

Perth western suburbs home target of antisemitic graffiti amid wave of attacks in Australia
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Perth western suburbs home target of antisemitic graffiti amid wave of attacks in Australia

ABC  

Warning: This story contains an image of a Nazi symbol. A home in Perth's western suburbs has been the target of antisemitic graffiti, with WA police confirming they're investigating the incident. "There is no place for this kind of behaviour in our community and we will not tolerate crimes that undermine our way of life in Western Australia," the spokeswoman …

Opposition MPs warn of escalating antisemitism after explosives found in caravan
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Opposition MPs warn of escalating antisemitism after explosives found in caravan

ABC  

The federal member for the semi-rural Sydney suburb where police discovered a caravan packed with explosives more than a week ago says he is "deeply disturbed" by the potential terror plot targeting the Jewish community. The series of anti-Semitic attacks that have shocked Sydney Photo shows Alex Ryvchin, the co-chief executive of Executive Council of the Australian Jewry, outside former …

Jewish school, house in Maroubra vandalised with graffiti in latest antisemitic attack
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jewish school, house in Maroubra vandalised with graffiti in latest antisemitic attack

ABC  

NSW Police are investigating after a Jewish school in Sydney's eastern suburbs was spray painted with antisemitic graffiti overnight. NSW Premier Chris Minns said the incident was "another naked example of racism in our community". NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb said there were three acts of antisemitic vandalism across Sydney overnight including the school as well as graffiti on the …

Australia wakes to more antisemitic graffiti after a discovery of explosives was revealed by police
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australia wakes to more antisemitic graffiti after a discovery of explosives was revealed by police

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Three more incidents of antisemitic graffiti were found across Sydney on Thursday morning, leading Australian political leaders to warn of an escalation in hatred and decry as terrorism explosives found earlier in a trailer on the city’s outskirts. News of the discovery — which police chiefs said was leaked to a newspaper, compromising a clandestine investigation — …

Antisemitic attacks escalate in Australia
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Antisemitic attacks escalate in Australia

Hindustan Times  

SYDNEY, - Australia has been grappling with a spate of antisemitic attacks on synagogues, buildings and cars since the beginning of the Israel-Gaza war in late 2023. Antisemitic attacks escalate in Australia Authorities have designated some of the incidents as terrorism and vowed to crack down on the perpetrators amid concerns of further escalation, with half a dozen incidents occurring …

Australian authorities foil possible antisemitic attack after finding trailer packed with explosives
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian authorities foil possible antisemitic attack after finding trailer packed with explosives

CNN  

Brisbane, Australia CNN — Australian authorities say they’ve foiled a potential “mass casualty” attack with the discovery of a trailer packed with explosives in northwest Sydney, and “some indications” it was to be used against targets in the Jewish community following a spate of antisemitic incidents. “This is the discovery of a potential mass casualty event,” New South Wales Premier …

Australia is grappling with a rise in antisemitic attacks. Police are investigating links to paid criminals
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australia is grappling with a rise in antisemitic attacks. Police are investigating links to paid criminals

CNN  

Brisbane, Australia CNN — Sydney restaurateur Judith Lewis couldn’t save the mezuzah, a framed parchment inked with Hebrew prayers, that was hanging in her family’s café when arsonists set it alight in the early hours one Sunday in late October. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told reporters Wednesday: “It’s unclear who or where the payments are coming from.” Albanese wouldn’t be …

Second arrest for Synagogue attack
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Second arrest for Synagogue attack

ABC  

Samantha Donovan: Hello, welcome to PM. Rachel Mealey: Back in October, a brewery and a Jewish-run cafe in Sydney's Bondi were set on fire about three days apart, and four people have been charged over the two incidents. David Estcourt: As for whether more tariffs would at least create more political pressure to force Russia to end the war, Ian …

Intensive efforts to stop anti-semitic attacks
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Intensive efforts to stop anti-semitic attacks

ABC  

Sabra Lane: The violence in the Middle East has been spilling into Australia during recent months with a series of anti-Semitic attacks. The Australian Federal Police is now investigating whether overseas actors are funding anti-Semitic attacks and authorities are under increasing pressure to bring to an end the violence. Alison Xiao: Sabra, the taskforce set up to investigate this spate …

Anti-Semitic incidents in Sydney could shape future of hate crime laws as more detectives committed
2 months ago

Anti-Semitic incidents in Sydney could shape future of hate crime laws as more detectives committed

ABC  

The nature of recent anti-Semitic attacks in Sydney could shape the future of hate crime laws in NSW, as police concede policing alone won’t eradicate the problem. "One of those is speedy police investigations and quick arrests to send a deterrent," chief executive of the Jewish Community Council of Victoria Naomi Levin said. Potential operating theory Speaking to ABC Radio …

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 …

Childcare centre set alight, graffitied with anti-Semitic words at Maroubra in Sydney's south-east
2 months ago

Childcare centre set alight, graffitied with anti-Semitic words at Maroubra in Sydney's south-east

ABC  

A childcare centre has been set alight and graffitied with anti-Semitic words in Sydney's south-east overnight. Mr Minns said he wanted to make it "clear" to offenders that the full resources of the NSW government and police force would pursue them. "By targeting a childcare centre, these depraved and cowardly terrorists are issuing another ominous threat against our community and …

The series of anti-Semitic attacks that have shocked Sydney
2 months ago

The series of anti-Semitic attacks that have shocked Sydney

ABC  

The childcare centre set alight in Sydney on Tuesday after being sprayed with anti-Semitic graffiti is the eighth such anti-Semitic attack in the past three months. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited the childcare centre on Tuesday morning and said the attack was "despicable and horrifying". NSW Police set up Strike Force Pearl to investigate the string of anti-Semitic incidents, which …

Australia antisemitic attack: Authorities vow action after cars torched, home vandalized in Sydney
2 months ago

Australia antisemitic attack: Authorities vow action after cars torched, home vandalized in Sydney

CNN  

Brisbane, Australia CNN — Four vehicles and the former home of a Jewish community leader were defaced in Sydney early Friday, with two cars set alight, in the latest antisemitic attack condemned by Australian authorities, who vowed to “hunt down” the perpetrators. Ryvchin told reporters it wasn’t clear if his family was the target of the attack, but if not, …

Prominent Jewish leader's former home is targeted in anti-Semitic attack as two cars are torched
2 months ago

Prominent Jewish leader's former home is targeted in anti-Semitic attack as two cars are torched

Daily Mail  

Two cars in an affluent Sydney suburb have been torched and the former home of a prominent Jewish leader soaked in red paint in yet another suspected anti-Semitic attack to hit the city. Multiple cars parked on Military Road in Dover Heights were spray painted with anti-Semitic slogans and two were set alight set alight around 4am A home in …

Counterterrorism police take over investigation into swastika vandalism at Sydney synagogue
2 months, 1 week ago

Counterterrorism police take over investigation into swastika vandalism at Sydney synagogue

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. New South Wales premier Chris Minns said over the …

Sydney synagogue daubed in swastikas in latest anti-semitic attack on Australian Jews
2 months, 1 week ago

Sydney synagogue daubed in swastikas in latest anti-semitic attack on Australian Jews

The Hindu  

A synagogue in Sydney was daubed in antisemitic graffiti on Friday, police said, the latest in a spate of incidents targeting Jews in Australia. Police will deploy a special task force to investigate the attack on the Southern Sydney Synagogue in the suburb of Allawah that happened in the early hours of Friday morning, New South Wales state Police Assistant …

Sydney synagogue and house targeted with swastikas and anti-Semitic graffiti
2 months, 1 week ago

Sydney synagogue and house targeted with swastikas and anti-Semitic graffiti

ABC  

Police are investigating after offensive graffiti was found spray-painted on a synagogue and a house in Sydney. About 7:30am on Saturday morning, police were notified after graffiti was spray-painted on a synagogue on Georgina Street, Newtown in Sydney's inner west. On Friday morning, the Allawah synagogue in southern Sydney was vandalised with several swastikas spray-painted onto exterior walls in what …

Sydney synagogue targeted with antisemitic graffiti
2 months, 1 week ago

Sydney synagogue targeted with antisemitic graffiti

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. New South Wales premier Chris Minns condemned the attack …

Allawah synagogue in southern Sydney vandalised with swastikas, Jewish community leaders call for swift action
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2 months, 1 week ago

Allawah synagogue in southern Sydney vandalised with swastikas, Jewish community leaders call for swift action

ABC  

A synagogue in southern Sydney has been vandalised with several swastikas spray-painted onto exterior walls in what NSW Police have described as "offensive" graffiti. Mr Minns labelled the vandalism a "monstrous act" and said it was carried out by individuals with "hate in their heart" determined to divide the community. "But they don't believe, and nor should they, that this …

Southern Sydney Synagogue at Allawah is painted with more than a dozen swastikas in latest anti-Semitic vandalism attack
2 months, 1 week ago

Southern Sydney Synagogue at Allawah is painted with more than a dozen swastikas in latest anti-Semitic vandalism attack

Daily Mail  

A Synagogue in Sydney has been spray-painted with at least a dozen Swastikas in the latest anti-semitic attack to afflict the city. The Southern Sydney Synagogue in the suburb of Allawah was the latest target of anti-semitic vandals who daubed a large red Swastika sign at the entrance to the place of worship alongside the words 'Hitler on top'. 'It …

Australia proposes new restrictions on protesters to combat antisemitism after synagogue arson
3 months ago

Australia proposes new restrictions on protesters to combat antisemitism after synagogue arson

Firstpost  

Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan proposed the new laws after arsonists damaged a Melbourne synagogue this month and protestors kept fearful worshippers trapped inside a Sydney synagogue for three hours a week earlier A man reads messages left on the fence outside the fire damaged Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne. AP An Australian state government on Tuesday proposed new restrictions on …

Australian state proposes ban on protests at places of worship to fight rising antisemitism
3 months ago

Australian state proposes ban on protests at places of worship to fight rising antisemitism

LA Times  

Australian Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan proposed the new laws after arsonists damaged a Melbourne synagogue and protesters kept fearful worshipers trapped inside a Sydney synagogue for three hours. An Australian state government on Tuesday proposed new restrictions on protesters in response to rising antisemitism, including a ban on demonstrations outside places of worship. Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan proposed the new …

Vandals paint anti-Israel graffiti, burn car in Sydney
3 months, 1 week ago

Vandals paint anti-Israel graffiti, burn car in Sydney

Raw Story  

Two suspects daubed anti-Israel graffiti and torched a car in a Sydney suburb on Wednesday, police said, sparking "outrage" from Australia's government days after a Melbourne synagogue was set ablaze. "The incident in Sydney is an outrage and another anti-Semitic attack," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. A body representing Australia's Jewish community said the Sydney graffiti and car burning was …

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 …

Anti-Semitism in Australia: Vandals burn car, spray graffiti in latest attack
3 months, 1 week ago

Anti-Semitism in Australia: Vandals burn car, spray graffiti in latest attack

The Hindu  

Vandals torched a car and sprayed graffiti with anti-Israel slogans including an apparently, misspelled “Kill Israiel" on Wednesday in a Sydney suburb that is home to Australia's largest Jewish community. Premier Chris Minns, the Sydney-based leader of the NSW state government, described the attack as an attempt to “intimidate the Jewish community in Sydney”. Also this week, the federal police …

Australian PM condemns anti-Israel graffiti in Sydney as ‘outrage’ and ‘hate crime’
3 months, 1 week ago

Australian PM condemns anti-Israel graffiti in Sydney as ‘outrage’ and ‘hate crime’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A car was torched and …

Vandals spray graffiti and burn a car in latest antisemitic attack in Woollahra
3 months, 1 week ago

Vandals spray graffiti and burn a car in latest antisemitic attack in Woollahra

ABC  

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: I unequivocally condemn these shameful acts of violence aimed at the Jewish community CHRIS MINNS, NSW PREMIER: This is an attack on our community and the Jewish community in Sydney. JASON OM: Today the New South Wales Police Commissioner Karen Webb joined the Premier and community members in condemning antisemitism. SARAH FERGUSON, PRESENTER: The attack happened …

Vandals burn a car and spray graffiti in latest antisemitic attack in Australia
3 months, 1 week ago

Vandals burn a car and spray graffiti in latest antisemitic attack in Australia

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Vandals torched a car and sprayed graffiti with anti-Israel slogans including an apparently misspelled “Kill Israiel” on Wednesday in a Sydney suburb that is home to Australia’s largest Jewish community. Premier Chris Minns, the Sydney-based leader of the New South Wales state government, described the attack as an attempt to “intimidate the Jewish community in Sydney.” “This …

Jewish leader delivers a wake-up call to Australia and warns the soul of our nation is at stake
3 months, 1 week ago

Jewish leader delivers a wake-up call to Australia and warns the soul of our nation is at stake

Daily Mail  

Dvir Abramovich, Chairman of the Anti-Defamation Commission and Jewish studies academic responds to the latest anti-Semitic attack in Sydney's east. Graffiti that screams 'Kill Israiel' is not a misspelling; it is a declaration of war against every Jewish person in Australia. Anti-Defamation Commission Chairman Dvir Abramovich Anti-Semitic graffiti was spray painted on a wall behind a burnt out car in …

Another anti-Semitic attack in Woollahra in Sydney's east - with a car torched and buildings damaged with anti-Israel graffiti
3 months, 1 week ago

Another anti-Semitic attack in Woollahra in Sydney's east - with a car torched and buildings damaged with anti-Israel graffiti

Daily Mail  

Second such incident in the same exclusive suburb Vile anti-Semitic graffiti has been sprayed on a wall and a car set on fire in Sydney's east, sparking a police investigation. The car was destroyed on Magney Street, Woollahra in Sydney's east, a suburb known for its Jewish community, in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Anti-Semitic graffiti was spray painted …

Vandals attack Jewish area in Sydney in latest antisemitic attack
3 months, 1 week ago

Vandals attack Jewish area in Sydney in latest antisemitic attack

CNN  

Brisbane, Australia CNN — Vandals attacked a Jewish area of Sydney overnight, torching a stolen car and scrawling antisemitic words on walls, prompting a swift response from authorities who say antisemitism has no place in multicultural Australia. Speaking Wednesday alongside the New South Wales Police Commissioner and Jewish community leaders, state Premier Chris Minns said the latest vandalism was “a …

Australian police say synagogue arson attack act of terrorism
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3 months, 1 week ago

Australian police say synagogue arson attack act of terrorism

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But by default, it is an attack on Jewish …

Synagogue attack investigated as terrorism
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3 months, 1 week ago

Synagogue attack investigated as terrorism

ABC  

Samantha Donovan: Law enforcement authorities have confirmed they're investigating an arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue last Friday as a terrorist incident. Sarah Maunder: AFP Deputy Commissioner for National Security Krissy Barrett has confirmed last Friday's arson attack on the synagogue will be investigated as a terrorist incident. Sarah Maunder: Before dawn on Friday morning, a small number of worshippers …

Australian synagogue fire declared terrorism in a decision that increases investigation resources
3 months, 1 week ago

Australian synagogue fire declared terrorism in a decision that increases investigation resources

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australian law enforcement authorities on Monday declared an arson attack on a synagogue last week a terrorist act in a decision that increases resources available to the investigation. But the investigation was taken over on Monday by the Joint Counter-Terrorism Team which involves Victoria state Police and Australian Federal Police as well as the Australian Security Intelligence …

Australian synagogue fire declared terrorism in a decision that increases investigation resources
3 months, 1 week ago

Australian synagogue fire declared terrorism in a decision that increases investigation resources

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Australian law enforcement authorities on …

The shocking damage inside Melbourne's firebombed synagogue is revealed - as detectives say they are closing in on three suspects after police admit it was a terrorist attack
3 months, 1 week ago

The shocking damage inside Melbourne's firebombed synagogue is revealed - as detectives say they are closing in on three suspects after police admit it was a terrorist attack

Daily Mail  

Police are closing in on three suspects A synagogue firebombing in Melbourne has been officially declared a terrorist attack as police chiefs reveal they are closing on three suspects. Victoria Police Commissioner Shane Patton said on Monday that detectives were on the hunt for three people they believe are behind the attack on Adass Israel Synagogue of Melbourne, in the …

Melbourne, Australia: Adass Israel Synagogue attack to be investigated as a terrorist incident
3 months, 1 week ago

Melbourne, Australia: Adass Israel Synagogue attack to be investigated as a terrorist incident

CNN  

CNN — An arson attack on a synagogue in Melbourne last week is being investigated as terrorist incident, Australian officials said Monday, as the government announced it was establishing a new task force to combat antisemitism. Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton on Monday said the “horrific, callous and targeted” attack was “likely a terrorist incident” and would be investigated …

Melbourne Adass Israel Synagogue fire being treated as terror attack, authorities confirm
3 months, 1 week ago

Melbourne Adass Israel Synagogue fire being treated as terror attack, authorities confirm

ABC  

Police investigating Friday's torching of a Melbourne synagogue are treating the arson attack as an act of terrorism. Police tight-lipped as investigation focuses on three suspects Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton said "significant progress" had been made over the weekend and police investigating the "callous and horrific" attack were focused on three suspects. Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton …

Arsonists set Melbourne synagogue ablaze
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Arsonists set Melbourne synagogue ablaze

Raw Story  

Mask-wearing arsonists set a synagogue ablaze in a pre-dawn attack Friday in the Australian city of Melbourne, police said, sparking widespread condemnation. A witness entering the synagogue for morning prayers saw "two individuals wearing masks", according to Detective Inspector Chris Murray of the Victorian police arson and explosive squad. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese "unequivocally" condemned the fire and said federal …

Melbourne synagogue arson attack: How antisemitism is on the rise in Australia
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Melbourne synagogue arson attack: How antisemitism is on the rise in Australia

Firstpost  

The Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne was set ablaze early Friday as worshippers were preparing for prayers. This is not a standalone incident as the country has seen a rise in anti-Jewish incidents since Israel’s war with Hamas broke out last year Firefighters work at the scene of a fire at the Adass Israel Synagogue in Ripponlea, Melbourne, Australia, December …

Melbourne synagogue fire: Australian PM blames antisemitism for arson attack
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Melbourne synagogue fire: Australian PM blames antisemitism for arson attack

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Australian police said they were looking for two people …

Arson attack leaves Melbourne synagogue in shambles, Australian PM calls it 'deliberate antisemitic' attack
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Arson attack leaves Melbourne synagogue in shambles, Australian PM calls it 'deliberate antisemitic' attack

Firstpost  

Several worshippers were forced to flee after fire erupted at an Australian synagogue, which the country’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called an “act of hate”. Meanwhile, Rabbi Gabi Kaltmann noted that “two thugs” broke into the Synagogue’s windows and threw fuel on the floor, setting it alight as people were preparing to pray early Friday morning, The Guardian reported. Det …

Australian leader blames antisemitism for arson that extensively damaged a Melbourne synagogue
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian leader blames antisemitism for arson that extensively damaged a Melbourne synagogue

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Arsonists extensively damaged a Melbourne synagogue on Friday in what Australia’s prime minister condemned as an antisemitic attack on Australian values. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, writing on X, called the synagogue attack “abhorrent.” “Antisemitism must be relentlessly confronted. The Jewish envoy, Jillian Segal, a Sydney lawyer and business executive, said the Jewish community in Australia was …

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