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Accused Hanukkah car firebomber declares his innocence

Accused Hanukkah car firebomber declares his innocence

A man charged over an arson attack on a car bearing a Hanukkah sign outside a rabbi's house has fronted court and denied being involved in the firebombing.

'Not a one-off': calls grow for Bondi royal commission

'Not a one-off': calls grow for Bondi royal commission

'Not a one-off': calls grow for Bondi royal commission

'Not a one-off': calls grow for Bondi royal commission

Political leaders have been accused of "sitting on their hands" when it comes to addressing anti-Semitism in Australia.

PM lashes 'evil' after rabbi's car torched in driveway

PM lashes 'evil' after rabbi's car torched in driveway

PM lashes 'evil' after rabbi's car torched in driveway

PM lashes 'evil' after rabbi's car torched in driveway

The torching of a car decorated with Jewish symbols has been denounced as the latest in a series of anti-Semitic attacks, including the massacre at Bondi Beach.

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Man accused of praising Bondi attack had multiple guns

Man accused of praising Bondi attack had multiple guns

Firearms, ammunition and flags linked to banned terrorist organisations were found at the home of a man accused of praising the Bondi gunmen on social media.

'Globalise the intifada' banned after Bondi shooting

'Globalise the intifada' banned after Bondi shooting

A major crackdown on hate symbols and slogans and new NSW police powers to demand the removal of face coverings has been announced following the Bondi atrocity.

Rob Reiner message urges resilience at Hanukkah event

Rob Reiner message urges resilience at Hanukkah event

Hollywood icon Rob Reiner urged Holocaust survivors to show resilience in a video message recorded weeks before he was killed and played at a Hanukkah ceremony.

Ex-TV star must shadow Jewish leader over Nazi gesture

Ex-TV star must shadow Jewish leader over Nazi gesture

A magistrate has condemned those who target Australia's Jewish community while sentencing a former Neighbours actor for performing a Nazi gesture.

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Accused synagogue arsonist released back into community

Accused synagogue arsonist released back into community

Accused synagogue arsonist released back into community

Accused synagogue arsonist released back into community

A magistrate has granted a 21-year-old accused synagogue arsonist bail while acknowledging the decision will cause consternation among the Jewish congregation.

Jewish group calls for arson accused to be refused bail

Jewish group calls for arson accused to be refused bail

Jewish group calls for arson accused to be refused bail

Jewish group calls for arson accused to be refused bail

A man charged over a synagogue arson that caused more than $20 million damage has made a bid for freedom, almost a year after the blaze.

Accused arsonist 'thought synagogue was a home'

Accused arsonist 'thought synagogue was a home'

Accused arsonist 'thought synagogue was a home'

Accused arsonist 'thought synagogue was a home'

A homeless man admitted he set a synagogue on fire but told police he thought it was a residential home, a court has been told as he applied for bail.

Accused synagogue firebomber faces court for first time

Accused synagogue firebomber faces court for first time

Accused synagogue firebomber faces court for first time

Accused synagogue firebomber faces court for first time

Police are sifting through extensive amounts of evidence after a man charged with the firebombing of a synagogue fronted court for the first time.

Protests, criticisms of anti-Semitism report continue

Protests, criticisms of anti-Semitism report continue

Protests, criticisms of anti-Semitism report continue

Protests, criticisms of anti-Semitism report continue

Critics of a report by Australia's anti-Semitism envoy Jillian Segal say it risks undermining free expression and marginalising already vulnerable communities.

Warnings over push to curb some protests after attacks

Warnings over push to curb some protests after attacks

Warnings over push to curb some protests after attacks

Warnings over push to curb some protests after attacks

Human rights' lawyers warn a crackdown on certain forms of protests following a spate of anti-Semitic incidents, risks taking the state down a "chilling" path.

Plan to rid anti-Jew 'cancer' targets uni, arts funding

Plan to rid anti-Jew 'cancer' targets uni, arts funding

Plan to rid anti-Jew 'cancer' targets uni, arts funding

Plan to rid anti-Jew 'cancer' targets uni, arts funding

Universities and cultural bodies that fail to act against anti-Semitism could have their funding terminated as part of a blueprint to combat discrimination.

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Social media platforms 'vectors of hate' for extremists

Social media platforms have become "major vectors of hate" as a major report aimed at combating anti-Semitism targets algorithms and bots.

Anti-hate group lauded as 'fringe' protesters slammed

Jewish groups are optimistic an anti-hate task force will trigger political action as a small group of protesters is lashed over a violent confrontation.

Fears for next anti-Semitic firebombing on home soil

A "terrifying" synagogue firebombing has left Jewish Australians fearing more attacks as authorities establish a task force to examine police powers.

Man faces court over 'cowardly' attack on synagogue

A man has fronted court for the first time after being charged by counter-terror police over a fire at a synagogue.

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Why 'racist' preacher couldn't be charged by police

An Islamist preacher could not be criminally prosecuted for anti-Semitic sermons, but new laws could allow police to pursue similar cases.

Properties raided in hunt for synagogue arsonists

Multiple search warrants have been executed as part of an ongoing police investigation into the firebombing of a synagogue.

Blue car holds the key to solving synagogue firebombing

A small blue vehicle used as a "communal crime car" holds the secrets to solving several attacks, including a politically motivated synagogue firebombing.

Canberra clash after caravan revealed as terror con job

The opposition leader denies Labor claims of dodging police briefings on a caravan loaded with explosives, saying the minister is just trying to look tough.

Jews send message of solidarity for 500-day milestone

Jewish Australians have sent a message of solidarity with their Israeli counterparts, demanding Hamas release all hostages as the conflict reaches its 500 days.

Investigation continues after nurses sacked over video

Two nurses remain under the police microscope after a video surfaced of them appearing to claim they would kill Israeli patients.

'Criminals for hire' tied to anti-Semitic attack spree

Police are still scrambling to determine who is masterminding an escalating spate of anti-Semitic crimes, despite making a series of arrests.

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