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Sunday, May 10, 2026
Woman arrested after allegedly shouting ‘F*ck the Jews’ at kids’ sports game in Sydney
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After allegedly shouting antisemitic remarks at a children’s netball game in Sydney, a woman has been charged for using offensive language in or near a public place or school, New South Wales Police say.
According to reports, the 42-year-old woman shouted antisemitic remarks like “F**k the Jews” and “They should have all been eradicated” at a Saturday morning under-12 match between the Jewish-affiliated Maccabi Netball NSW club and Saints Netball Club.
Police were called to the match and removed the woman after parents complained.
Sideline outrage in Sydney's east: a junior netball match has led to criminal charges after alleged antisemitic remarks from the sidelines. Police, clubs investigating as community reels – zero tolerance for hate in youth sport. No place. #Antisemitism #Sydney pic.twitter.com/PhKlQyz7NF
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The Saints club later condemned the alleged remarks and apologized to the Jewish community, saying antisemitism “does not reflect the values” of the organization. The Randwick Netball Association also condemned the remarks.
“Netball is a place where everyone is welcome and we will not tolerate antisemitic or discriminatory behaviour in our community in any way,” the association’s president said in a statement. “Right now our priority is care for the Maccabi Netball Club and all of its members. My message to you is that you are welcome, you belong, and you are valued.״
The incident comes in the wake of years of rising antisemitism in Australia since the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, invasion and massacre in Israel. In December, 15 Jews were killed in a terror attack at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach.
“Decent Australians have put up with too much for too long,” says Executive Council of Australian Jewry co-CEO Alex Ryvchin. “The families who stood up yesterday should be commended and they have every right to attend weekend sports with pride and pleasure, not concerned as to what might happen next.”
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