Antisemitism
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Three incidents were recorded in the Australian city, where explosives and a list of Jewish targets were found earlier in the month.
This sends a “clear message: the antisemitic support for Hamas’ October 7th atrocities will not be tolerated,” tweeted Israel’s foreign minister.
The discovery follows a spate of antisemitic arson and vandalism in the country.
The task force is being led by the co-founder of an elite law enforcement unit created by late South African president Nelson Mandela, and will include senior counter-terrorism officials from the United Kingdom, the United States and Israel.
Holocaust survivors and scholars said the international community’s abandonment of the Jewish state belies its promises to learn from the genocide.
“The distinction between antisemitism and anti-Zionism might exist on paper, but it collapses in the real world,” the pro-Israel congressman said.
“We do not want an Islamist Jew-hater who calls for violence in Switzerland,” said a local politician.
The South African Jewish Board of Deputies said the exclusion was contrary to the African National Congress’s historical commitment to inclusivity.
The €1 million will go to a Palestinian organization likening the Gaza war to crucifixion and calling Israel’s actions “genocide.”
“The threats and attacks against Jewish students since Oct. 7 are despicable,” stated Sen. Bill Cassidy, who introduced the bill with Sen. John Fetterman.
“Antisemitism is easy to avoid until it’s too late,” one student told attendees. “Antisemitism is a virus.”
“The kind of people who would ... attack a fellow Australian whom they don’t know because of their race or religion, it is completely disgusting and these bastards will be rounded up by the police,” said New South Wales Premier Chris Minns.
