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'Greatest threat': dire warning on anti-Semitic attacks

'Greatest threat': dire warning on anti-Semitic attacks

A spate of anti-Semitic firebombings and graffiti attacks has prompted a judge to warn that shadowy overseas actors are seeking to fracture Australian society.

Anti-Semitism 'interlaced' with actions of Israel

Anti-Semitism 'interlaced' with actions of Israel

Anti-Semitism 'interlaced' with actions of Israel

Anti-Semitism 'interlaced' with actions of Israel

While most Jewish Australians hold a strong attachment to the state of Israel, opinions on the government and its policies vary greatly, an inquiry has heard.

Dire warning of violent fallout from unchecked racism

Dire warning of violent fallout from unchecked racism

Dire warning of violent fallout from unchecked racism

Dire warning of violent fallout from unchecked racism

Rising racism, anti-Semitism and other challenges are undermining Australians' basic dignity, the Australian Human Rights Commission president warns.

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Anti-Semitism probe to hear Jewish 'lived experiences'

Anti-Semitism probe to hear Jewish 'lived experiences'

An anti-Semitism royal commission will focus on defining terms and the lived experiences of Jewish Australians across two weeks of initial hearings in May.

AFL club admits 'error of judgment' on Bondi tribute

AFL club admits 'error of judgment' on Bondi tribute

The Sydney Swans have apologised over an AFL pre-game tribute to the Bondi terror attack victims that failed to mention the Jewish community.

'A shame': security fears hamper visit by Israeli head

'A shame': security fears hamper visit by Israeli head

Members of Australia's Jewish community have been left feeling "very uncomfortable" after Israel's president cancelled a key visit amid security concerns.

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.

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'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.

Man accused of praising Bondi attack had multiple guns

Man accused of praising Bondi attack had multiple guns

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

'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

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

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.

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.

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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'

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

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

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

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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

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

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.

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.

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