Australia

Antisemitism Down Under:

Midwife faces backlash for reporting antisemitic nurses

Sharon Stoliar, Australian midwife, faced threats and intimidation after calling out antisemitic behavior in the Australian healthcare system.

Antisemitism in Australia:

Sydney hospital workers threaten to kill Israelis

Two employees at Sydney hospital appearing in Tiktok video saying they won't treat, but may kill Israeli patients, are suspended. 'This video is disgusting,' New South Wales Health Minister says.

Amid rise in antisemitism

Australia introduces tough anti-hate crime laws

Australia enacts stringent anti-hate crime laws in response to sharp uptick in incidents of antisemitism in the country.

Australia:

Man arrested for throwing bacon in antisemitic hate crime

Police in Melbourne, Australia, announce arrest of suspect who allegedly threw bacon during antisemitic hate crime.

Australia antisemitism:

Cars and houses vandalized with antisemitic graffiti in Sydney

Antisemitic graffiti scrawled on vehicles and homes in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, the latest in a series of attacks targeting the Jewish community in the city.

Australia:

Three incidents of antisemitic graffiti found in Sydney

Authorities report three separate antisemitic graffiti incidents across Sydney’s eastern suburbs, a day after local authorities announced they foiled a terrorist attack on a synagogue.

Sa'ar:

'Australia needs to do more to combat antisemitism'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar says the Australian government must do more to protect members of the Jewish community, after police in Sydney thwart a terrorist attack on a local synagogue.

Australia:

Suspected terrorist attack on Sydney synagogue thwarted

Police find caravan of explosives, investigating whether Sydney synagogue was targeted.

Australian police:

'Foreign entities may be funding antisemitic crimes'

Australia's federal police investigating potential links between "overseas actors or individuals" and a recent surge in antisemitic crimes across the country.

Sydney, Australia:

Daycare center torched, antisemitic graffiti scrawled on wall

Children’s daycare center in eastern suburbs of Sydney torched and the words “f--- the Jews” found scrawled on a nearby wall. Daycare center not affiliated with the Jewish community, but is located near a synagogue and Jewish school.

Antisemitism in Australia:

Sydney home previously owned by Jewish leader vandalized

Home in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, previously owned by co-chief executive of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, vandalized in the latest antisemitic attack in the country.

Second time in two days:

Synagogue in Australia defaced with swastikas

Newtown synagogue, located in Sydney’s inner west, defaced with swastikas, a day after another synagogue in a Sydney suburb was vandalized.

'Hitler on top'

Sydney, Australia synagogue vandalized with antisemitic graffiti

Swastikas painted on exterior of the Southern Sydney Synagogue in Allawah, along with the message “Hitler on top.” Police investigating.

Citing safety concerns

Australia won't host hockey tournament featuring Israel

The decision follows the dramatic rise in antisemitic attacks across Australia and has sparked criticism from Jewish organizations.

Anti-Jewish message spray-painted on car in Sydney, Australia

Australian PM condemns antisemitism after message calling to 'F- the Jews' painted on vehicle in latest antisemitic incident in Australia.

Erin Molan to Pres. Herzog:

'I assure you the vast majority of Australians stand with you'

Pro-Israel Australian journalist Erin Molan met with President Isaac Herzog and reassured him: 'The loud minority gets a very big run.'

TV host fired for being pro-Israel visits Nir Oz

Erin Molan, a pro-Israel host who was fired by Sky News Australia, recently visited Nir Oz - one of the towns targeted by the Hamas invasion, which killed nearly a quarter of its population.

Antisemitism in Australia rises again: Swastikas on banknotes

Antisemitism expert Dr. Ran Porat comments on incident in which banknotes with swastikas were withdrawn from an ATM in Australia: "There are Hezbollah supporters here."

Amid surge in antisemitism:

Australian state proposes ban on protests at religious venues

State government of Victoria unveils new measures to address the surge in antisemitism, including a prohibition on protests outside religious venues.

'Could have killed my baby'

Explosive thrown at rabbi pushing stroller in Melbourne

Explosive device thrown from moving vehicle, nearly striking a stroller with a baby being pushed by a rabbi on the same street on which the Adass Israel synagogue was set on fire.

Erin Molan fights back:

Israel fighting bloodthirsty killers on behalf of entire world

Erin Molan slams international community for supporting and glorifying Hamas killers, criticizes feminists for ignoring crimes against Jewish and Israeli women.

Sky News Australia fires pro-Israel host Erin Molan

Erin Molan, who received death threats for her impassioned defenses of Israel, fired suddenly by her network.

Australia interrogates IDF veterans about their service

Australian immigration authorities demanded IDF veterans fill out a 13-page questionnaire about their Israeli military service.

Antisemitism in Australia:

Vandals burn car, spray anti-Israel graffiti in Sydney suburb

Car set on fire and two properties vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti in Sydney suburb of Woollahra. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemns the incident, calling it an "outrage."

Australian police:

'Firebomb attack on synagogue is treated as an act of terrorism'

Australian Police confirm that the firebombing of the Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne is being officially treated as an act of terrorism. Search underway for three suspects.

Australian Prime Minister:

'Arson at Melbourne synagogue is the definition of terrorism'

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he personally views the firebombing of Melbourne synagogue on Friday as a terrorist attack. On Netanyahu's criticism of his government: This is a matter for the Israeli Prime Minister.

Australia responds to Netanyahu:

'We've taken strong actions to stand against antisemitism'

Australia’s government defends its efforts to combat antisemitism, after Netanyahu linked the Australian government’s policies with the arson attack on Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne.

Melbourne synagogue arson:

Torah scrolls unharmed, bullet found near synagogue

A day after the Adass Israel synagogue was set aflame by masked individuals, a bullet was found nearby. The community is holding activities at a nearby location.

'It is on his watch!'

Jewish Australian presenter rips PM following synagogue arson

Sky News host Sharri Markson blasts Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after Melbourne synagogue was targeted in an arson attack: It is on his watch. He hasn't shown leadership or strength and that's why we end up in this situation right now where a synagogue is firebombed.

Netanyahu on synagogue arson:

'Impossible to separate attack from government's positions'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the arson attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne and accused the government of having an 'extreme anti-Israeli position.'

Synagogue chair:

'The whole community is in shock' after arson attack

Benjamin Klein, chairman at the Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne, tells i24NEWS that arson attack was 'horrendous' for the community. 'This isn't something we expect, we live far away from any issues in Israel.' Watch.

Melbourne synagogue arson:

Pres. Herzog to world leaders: 'Condemn vile act of terror'

Israeli President Isaac Herzog condemns arson attack on Melbourne's Adass Israel synagogue, urges leaders to condemn 'vile act of terror, combat the intolerable rise of anti-Jewish racism worldwide.'

Arson at Melbourne synagogue

Australian PM: I have zero tolerance for antisemitism

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemns arson attack on synagogue in Melbourne: This violence and intimidation and destruction at a place of worship is an outrage. The people involved must be caught and face the full force of the law.

Melbourne synagogue badly damaged in 'suspicious fire'

Police open hate crime investigation after early morning fire causes significant damage at the Adass Israel synagogue. 2 people lightly injured from the fire.

New data:

Incidents of antisemitism in Australia have quadrupled this year

Executive Council of Australian Jewry finds Australian Jews experienced more than 2,000 anti-Jewish incidents over the past year, more than quadruple the number from the previous year.

Ayelet Shaked responds to Australian minister's visa decision

Former Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked reacted to Australian Immigration Minister Tony Burke's comments explaining the refusal of her entrance.

Evangelical leader praises NZ for denying Candace Owens visa

Former Daily Wire commentator enmeshed in frequent antisemitism controversies denied visa to New Zealand after previously being refused entry to Australia.

Ayelet Shaked refused entry to Australia

Former Israeli Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked refused visa to enter Australia, over her opposition to a Palestinian state. 'An antisemitic decision and a black day for Australian democracy.'

Radiohead frontman clashes with anti-Israel heckler

After an anti-Israel heckler shouted at Thom Yorke to condemn 'the Israeli genocide of Gaza,' the singer challenged him to come up on stage. Yorke then left the stage in protest.

Melbourne:

Jewish father shocked by large antisemitic graffiti at playground

Father taking his 1-year-old toddler to play at a local park finds “Zionism = Nazi” burned or mowed in extremely large letters into the grass at the playground.

Col. Richard Kemp:

SBS ‘fuelling’ Hamas with anti-Israel censorship

Former British commander Richard Kemp calls for an investigation into Australian broadcaster SBS over the censoring of interviews with pro-Israel figures such as himself.

Pro-Israel content removed:

Jewish presenter resigns from Australian radio station

Radio presenter decided to stop broadcasting: 'I told them, 'If you continue to treat the Australian Jewish community this way and censor every second sentence I say, I'm quitting.''

Sydney:

Anti-Israel protesters name univ, building 'Haniyeh's building'

2 arrested at anti-Israel protest at Western Sydney University where protesters chose to honor the late murderous leader of the terrorist organization that committed the October 7 massacre.

Australia:

Woman charged over Hezbollah flags flown at protest

19-year-old woman charged after an investigation into Hezbollah flags flown at a Sydney demonstration. Australia in 2021 listed all of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.

Watch:

Anti-Israel protesters stage 'zombie dance' at Melbourne rally

Anti-Israel activists clash with police during Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition in Melbourne, Australia rally, throwing rocks and acid and attacking a busker.

Being Jewish in Australia - then and now

The mindset of the Australian public, particularly the young and vulnerable is being swayed by propaganda against Israel and the Jews all over the world. Jews there are in a quandary. Op-ed.

After making Nazi salute:

CEO of Australian television company apologizes

Patrick Delany, CEO of Australian Foxtel television company, issues apology after an image of him performing a Nazi salute during the 2010s emerges online.

NYT reporter leaked information on hundreds of Australian Jews

A list of personal details of 600 Australian Jews, along with 900 pages of content from a WhatsApp group, were leaked online, leading to threats and vandalism.

Syddey, Australia:

Anti-Israel activists protest killing of Hamas, Hezbollah leaders

Activists hold pictures of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in march protesting the assassinations of Haniyeh and Hezbollah leader Fuad Shukr in Sydney, Australia.

Australia:

'Serious failures by IDF caused deaths of aid workers in April'

Australian probe into deaths of 7 World Central Kitchen workers finds IDF did not deliberately target the aid workers, which was caused by a 'significant break down in situational awareness' in the leadup to the disaster.

US, Australia, India, Japan demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza

'The Quad,' made up of the US Secretary of State and the Foreign Ministers of Australia, India, and Japan, published a joint statement demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and the creation of a Palestinian state.

Australia, New Zealand, Canada:

'Israel must listen to the international community'

Australia, New Zealand and Canada issue a statement calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and asking Israel to respond to the ICJ ruling on its "occupation".

Australia sanctions residents of Judea and Samaria, Hilltop Youth

Australia announces financial sanctions and travel bans on seven Israeli residents of Judea and Samaria as well as the Hilltop Youth group, claims they were involved in "grave violence against Palestinians".

Australia:

Pro-Palestinian Arab protesters scale roof of Parliament

TV footage shows four people on the roof of the building in Canberra, unfurling black banners including one reading "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free".

Australia:

Jewish org. supports anti-Israel university students

Jewish Council of Australia states students are right to protest Israeli 'genocide' after schools announce disciplinary action. Americans for a Safe Israel chairman says Council has 'blood on their hands.'

Australian Jewish rep.:

'We have never had to live in fear like this'

The Australian Israel and Jewish Affairs Council's Jamie Hyams claimed that the Australian government is not doing enough to combat antisemitism in the country, which recently expanded to an attack on a Jewish MP's office.

Australia:

Arsonists set fire at Jewish MP's office

Antisemitic vandals break windows, leave anti-Zionist graffiti, and set fire at office of Labor MP Josh Burns.

'He solved the Middle East'

Watch: Jerry Seinfeld takes down anti-Israel heckler

Jewish comedian Jerry Seinfeld's performance in Sydney, Australia was interrupted by an anti-Israel protestera. The comedian quipped: 'There are problems here with Aboriginal people and whites so maybe to solve that I will screw up Jim Jeffery's show in New York.'

Australia rejects proposal to recognize Palestinian state

Eighty members of Parliament reject the proposal, as opposed to five who supported it.

Happy Birthday?

Australian bakery sells Hamas-themed cakes

A bakery in Australia sparked outrage after selling a "Hamas cake" for a birthday.