Australia Struggles with Surge in Antisemitic Attacks, Investigates Potential Overseas Connections Blog

Australia Struggles with Surge in Antisemitic Attacks, Investigates Potential Overseas Connections

Australia is currently grappling with a disturbing surge in antisemitic incidents, particularly in its two largest cities, Sydney and Melbourne. These attacks, which include arson on synagogues and the defacing of properties with swastikas, have caused widespread concern within the Jewish community. As the country’s Jewish population grows increasingly anxious, authorities are looking into the […]

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Antisemitic Attack on Sydney Childcare Center: Property Torched, Graffiti Sprayed Amid Rising Hate Crimes

In a deeply disturbing incident early Tuesday morning, a childcare center in Sydney was set on fire and defaced with antisemitic graffiti. The attack, which took place around 1 a.m. (1400 GMT, Monday), has sparked widespread outrage as it is the second antisemitic incident in just four days within the city. This attack, targeted near […]

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Australia Investigates Overseas Funding for Antisemitic Crimes Amid Rising Hate Incidents

Australia’s federal police are delving into the possibility that antisemitic crimes in the country might be funded by “overseas actors or individuals,” as they work to unravel the motives behind a spate of recent incidents targeting the Jewish community. These crimes, which have escalated over recent months, include acts of arson, vandalism, and graffiti, with […]