Posts Tagged: australia antisemitism
Arrest Made as Spree of Antisemitic Crimes Continues Across Australia
The recent wave of hate crimes targeting Jews in Australia has shown no sign of abating, with more incidents over the weekend as political leaders...
Jews in Australia Up Security, Conceal Identity After Spate of Antisemitic Attacks
Jewish students in Sydney returned to school on Friday with a heightened security presence, days after police said they foiled a planned antisemitic attack in the city using a trailer filled...
Australia’s Albanese Defends Antisemitism Response as Israel Urges More Action Amid Crime Wave
Israel urged Australia to do more to halt an "epidemic of antisemitism" in the country as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his government was doing all it could to combat attacks...
Australian Police Suspect Foreigners Paying Criminals to Perpetrate Antisemitic Attacks
Law enforcement in Australia has started an investigation into the origins behind a spree of recent antisemitic crimes, announcing they suspect individuals outside the country...
Child Care Center Torched in Latest Antisemitic Attack in Australia
A child care center in Sydney was set alight early morning on Tuesday and antisemitic graffiti was sprayed on the wall, authorities said, the latest in a spate of attacks...
Former Home of Australian Jewish Leader Vandalized, Cars Torched in Sydney
A home in Sydney previously owned by a senior Jewish community leader was vandalized on Friday morning and two cars were set on fire, with one spray painted with an antisemitic slur, Australian authorities said. The...
Counterterrorism Police Investigate Swastika Vandalism, Attempted Arson at Sydney Synagogue
Counterterrorism police have taken over an investigation into swastika vandalism and attempted arson targeting a synagogue in Sydney, Australia, on Saturday morning, said New South...
Sydney Synagogue Daubed in Antisemitic Graffiti in Latest Attack on Australian Jews
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...
Australia Cancels International Ice Hockey Tournament, Media Says Over Israel Safety Threat
Australia's ice hockey federation said on Tuesday it had canceled a planned international qualifying tournament due to safety concerns, with local media reporting the decision was linked to...
Jewish Australian Leader’s Home Vandalized With Antisemitic Graffiti
The home of a prominent Jewish Australian has been vandalized with antisemitic graffiti, according to Australian media. Lesli Berger, former president of the New South Wales...
Australian University Investigates Prominent Academic Over Calls to Destroy Israel, Zionism
Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia has launched an investigation into a prominent academic and award-winning author who has regularly used social media to call for...
‘May 2025 Be the End of Israel’: Australian Writer Calls for Destruction of Jewish State to Mark New Year
An award-winning Australian writer has called for the destruction of Israel and the "death cult of Zionism" in what was apparently meant to be a...
Australia Launches Antisemitism Task Force After Synagogue Arson Attack
Australia on Monday launched an antisemitism task force following an arson attack at a synagogue in Melbourne which police say was likely terrorism. The fire early on Friday at the Adass Israel synagogue injured one and caused widespread...
Netanyahu Links Melbourne Synagogue Attack to Australian Government’s ‘Extreme Anti-Israeli Position’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday condemned the torching of a synagogue in Melbourne, Australia, arguing the "abhorrent act of antisemitism" was linked to...
