Australia
Investigations opened into vandalism targeting Congregation Emanu-El in British Columbia and the Melbourne Hebrew Congregation in Melbourne.
Giovanni Laulu, 21, faces charges that include arson, reckless conduct endangering life and car theft.
“Australia used to be thought of as a safe haven for Jews, but that image has been shattered over the last two years,” said CAM CEO Sacha Roytman Dratwa.
U.S. President Donald Trump also dismissed French President Emmanuel Macron’s plan, telling reporters that “what he says doesn’t matter.”
Hundreds rally for Gaza outside Parliament House, Greens demand Israel sanctions.
Organizers cite media backlash and artist withdrawals amid uproar over antisemitic track.
Anthony Albanese declined to say if he’d implement any of the recommendations he commissioned, including defunding complicit or negligent universities.
“Just as the fire came to the front door here of this synagogue, it was stopped. So too must we put a stop to antisemitism,” said Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan.
Netanyahu urged Australia to act, vowing Israel’s support for the Jewish community against hate crimes.
“There have been too many antisemitic attacks in Australia. The government must do more to fight this poisonous disease,” FM Gideon Sa’ar said.
‘Absolutely ludicrous and absurd,’ says Hillel Fuld. ‘I am anything but a racist’
The two, who in February said they killed or neglected Israeli patients, have been fired, suspended and charged with hate crimes.
