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Tens of thousands rally in Australia after Gaza ceasefire: 'They want the war to continue'

Mass pro-Palestinian protests erupt in 27 cities, including a 30,000-strong rally in Sydney, with activists flying Palestinian flags and wearing keffiyehs; Jewish leaders warn protests risk undermining hostage deal

Reuters | 10.12.25

Man argued with police, then crashed into gate of Russian consulate in Sydney

Man, 39, crashed his car into the gates of the Russian consulate in Australia's largest city; Police said they approached the driver who was parked in a prohibited area and after some discussion he drove his car through the gates of the building; a witness said a police helicopter arrived at the scene: 'Pretty dramatic for a Monday'

Reuters | 09.01.25

סידני אוסטרליה מכונית הוצתה וכתובות אנטישמיות רוססו על מבנים בפרבר וולארה

Australia says Iran behind antisemitic attacks on its soil, will expel ambassador

Accused Tehran of executing two antisemitic attacks in the key cities of Sydney and Melbourne; Since Oct. 7 Australian homes, schools, synagogues and vehicles have been targeted in antisemitic vandalism and arson

Reuters | 08.26.25

Thousands, including Julian Assange, at pro-Palestinian march in Sydney

New South Wales police and state’s governor tried last week to block the march from taking place on iconic Harbor Bridge, citing safety concerns and potential traffic disruptions

Reuters | 08.03.25

Two Australian healthcare workers barred from public medicine over anti-Israel remarks

Two Bankstown Hospital staffers suspended after video call of them advocating violence against Israeli patients surfaced in February

Itamar Eichner | 07.01.25

Antisemitism surges in Australia, raising concerns among Jewish community

Rising campus hostility, violent threats, protests, vandalism, and political tensions leave the Jewish communities on edge amid growing security concerns

Yaniv Pohoryles | 03.17.25

Sydney nurse charged with threatening to kill Israeli patients

Police say Sarah Abu Lebdeh, 26, faces charges of threatening group violence and using a carriage service to threaten, menace and harass; charges carry a maximum penalty of 22 years in prison

Associated Press | 02.26.25

צלב קרס וכתובות על קירות בית הכנסת בסידני

Australia passes tough hate crime laws to tackle rampant antisemitism

Bill includes minimum jail sentences between 12 months for less serious hate crimes, such as giving a Nazi salute in public, and six years for those found guilty of terrorism offences

Reuters | 02.06.25

Australia arrests suspect in Sydney synagogue arson; authorities investigate foreign links

Man, 33, arrested on suspicion of attempting to set fire to synagogue on January 11 in western Sydney suburb; BBC reports Australian authorities investigating whether foreign entities, potentially Iran, behind recent surge in attacks

Itamar Eichner | 01.23.25

Childcare center torched in latest Australia antisemitic attack

Jewish community sprayed with graffiti and set ablaze; in the latest in a string of such incidents plaguing Australia's largest city second antisemitic attack on property in four days in Sydney

Reuters, Itamar Eichner | 01.21.25

Sydney synagogue daubed in antisemitic graffiti in latest attack on Australian Jews

TV footage shows multiple swastikas painted on building, along with message reading 'Hitler on top'; police launch task force to investigate incident

Reuters | 01.10.25

'F*** the Jews': Antisemitic slogan sprayed on Sydney car

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemns the incident; 'There is no tolerance for antisemitism in Australia. Such acts targeting people for who they are betray the values I and the vast majority of Australians hold dear'

Itamar Eichner | 01.06.25

Rupert Murdoch at Sydney Synagogue: 'In another month, America gets back beside Israel'

Media mogul honored at Sydney's Central Synagogue for support of the Jewish people and Israel; criticizing Biden administration, he says, 'Israel, in the last four years, has been alone on the front line of Western democratic civilization'

Itamar Eichner | 12.23.24

Car torched, buildings painted with anti-Israel graffiti in Australia

Prime minister calls attack in Sydney suburb with large Jewish population a 'hate crime; Comes just days after arson attack o synagogue in Melbourne

News Agencies | 12.11.24

Pro-Palestinians set fire to cars, buildings in anitisemitic attack in Australia

Jewish eyewitness asking to remain anonymous says CCTV footage captured two men igniting fires in predominantly Jewish neighborhood

Ynet | 11.24.24