Israel, Australia and antisemitic
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.
Australian authorities say they are investigating links to overseas actors as they crack down on antisemitic violence.
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.
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.
Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel has given a sharp rebuke towards the Albanese government for contributing to the “shocking rise in anti-Semitism” after meetings with Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus.
A controversial Labor Senator who once accused Israel of “apartheid” is expected to be removed as Head of Delegation to an Auschwitz memorial following reports by Sky News Australia.
The Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel has taken aim at the Albanese government for the second time this week.
Israel Adesanya says he still carries “a f***ing target on my back” in his new role as UFC title challenger, and will earn another middleweight title shot because “I’ve never chased that belt, it chases me”.
"Prevention”, “preparedness”, “response” and “recovery”? Australia's domestic intelligence fails to prevent antisemitic threats.
Diaspora Affairs Minister MK Amichai Chikli (Likud) posted an open letter to Australia's Jewish community on his X/Twitter Thursday evening.Chikli praised the community for its "incredible resilience during these challenging times" amid various antisemitic attacks across Australia over recent weeks.Chikli commented that Australia's Jewish community has "long stood out as one of the most Zionist and Israel-connected communities in the world."Chikli concluded by thanking the community for their "courage, dedication to Israel, and unbreakable spirit."