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News in English (USA) / 22.01.2025 / 11:00

Australia Investigates Surge in Antisemitic Attacks Amid Foreign Funding Suspicions

In recent weeks, Australia has witnessed a troubling rise in antisemitic attacks, prompting a thorough investigation by police into whether foreign actors are funding these crimes. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese convened a national cabinet meeting to discuss the alarming trend and announced the launch of a national antisemitism database following the firebombing of a Jewish childcare center. Reports suggest that overseas entities may be behind a series of attacks that have left the Jewish community in distress. Local leaders are urging for stronger hate speech laws and increased police presence to combat the growing crisis, as concerns mount over the potential influence of organized crime in these incidents. With calls for political action echoing through the community, the situation underscores a broader epidemic of antisemitism troubling the nation.
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