Israel condemns the attacks on a synagogue and an Israeli restaurant in Melbourne as racist, antisemitic terrorism and calls on Australia to bring the perpetrators to justice.
“The horrifying attacks overnight on a synagogue and an Israeli business in Melbourne are yet another reminder of how far racist, antisemitic hate crimes have spread in the heart of Australia,” says Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel.
“Targeting Jewish houses of worship and an Israeli restaurant is terrorism, aimed at intimidating an entire community simply because of their religion and identity,” she says.
The attacks are the latest in a string of antisemitic incidents in Australia in recent years.
“Let me be clear: these attacks are happening because, for too long, there have been no real consequences for those spreading hate and inciting violence. Weakness and silence only embolden the extremists,”
“There is no justification — ever — for violence and hatred directed at Jews, Israelis, or any minority. The perpetrators of this terrorism must be brought to justice,” she says.
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