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Australian Jewish MP Josh Burns’s office vandalized, burnt by pro-Palestinian vandals

The vandals set small fires in the telecommunication pits at the office, broke windows and painted "Zionism is fascism" in red.

New 'Never Again' documentary to counter Australian antisemitism

The documentary will not necessarily turn the tide, but it will galvanize support from those Australians who abhor how the political Left has used the Israel-Palestine conflict to sow division.

By ROMY LEIBLER/THE MEDIA LINE
09/06/2024

'Jew die' graffitied on Australian Jewish school

"History teaches us that a rise in antisemitism means a society in decline," said the Australian Jewish Association

Prominent Australian anti-Israel activist confirmed in kidnapping plot

The kidnapping victim's fingers were broken, and he was forced to surrender his smartwatch and phone.

Pro-Palestinian activist arrested for kidnapping, assaulting man for working for Jewish employer

A non-Jewish man was reportedly assaulted and kidnapped by a pro-Palestinian activist for working for a Jewish employer.

Australian Jews on high alert after public list of ‘Zionists’ fuels harassment

Alex Ryvchin, co-CEO of the Executive Council of Australia Jewry, said in a statement that the list called to mind those created by the Nazis as they sought to murder the Jews of Europe.

By PHILISSA CRAMER
10/02/2024

'Genocide' graffiti found at Melbourne Jewish community center

This vandalism incident occurred on the same day as the "Ride To Bring Them Home Now" cycling events, a global initiative commemorating the October 7 massacre events.

Pro-Palestinian protesters storm Australian Christmas Eve event

One of the protesters can be seen in a video brandishing a flag over his head while a call of “free, free Palestine” can be heard.

Anti-Israel protesters in Australia block hotel entrance of hostage families

In response, the delegation sought assistance at the local police station.

29/11/2023

Melbourne synagogue evacuated on Shabbat as tensions over Israel-Hamas war flare in Australia

On Sunday, separate rallies to free the 240 people Hamas is holding hostage and to call for a ceasefire drew thousands of people in Sydney.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
13/11/2023
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