Join our Community
Support ToI and remove all ads
Learn more

ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 468

Australia

An image released by New South Wales Police showing suspects in an attack on a Sydney, Australia, synagogue on January 11, 2025. (NSW Police)
Australian cops say vandals who defaced Sydney synagogue also tried to burn it
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Newtown synagogue, which was covered in swastikas on Saturday, was also target of attempted arson, says New South Wales premier, blasting ‘escalation’ in antisemitism
An image released by New South Wales Police showing suspects in an attack on a Sydney, Australia, synagogue on January 11, 2025. (NSW Police)
January 12, 2025, 9:54 am
Australian cops say vandals who defaced Sydney synagogue also tried to burn it
Newtown synagogue, which was covered in swastikas on Saturday, was also target of attempted arson, says New South Wales premier, blasting ‘escalation’ in antisemitism
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Swastikas daubed on a synagogue in Newtown on January 11, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Screen grab via ABC News)
January 11, 2025, 8:04 am
Sydney synagogue defaced with red swastikas, day after another synagogue vandalized
Home in city also daubed with antisemitic graffiti, police say they’re probing offensive comments on street poster; Australian PM: Abhorrent graffiti needs to stop immediately
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Antisemitic graffiti daubed on a Sydney synagogue, January 10, 2025 (Social media; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
January 10, 2025, 9:40 am
Australian synagogue graffitied with swastikas in latest antisemitic attack
‘Hitler on top’ scrawled on wall of building; authorities denounce ‘appalling, hate-filled vandalism
By Agencies and ToI Staff
An antisemitic slogan found sprayed on the side of a car in the suburb of Queen’s Park, in Sydney, January 6, 2025. (AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi)
January 6, 2025, 9:41 am
‘F*** the Jews’ scrawled on car in Sydney, drawing condemnation from Australian PM
Jewish community leaders speak out against what they say is a rising tide of attacks; unlike previous incidents, graffiti not couched as criticism of Israel
By ToI Staff
A group of neo-Nazis protest against a proposed law clamping down on demonstrations outside houses of worship, on the steps of Victoria's Parliament House in Melbourne, Australia, on December 20, 2024. (X, Screenshot, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
December 22, 2024, 10:00 pm
‘Jews hate freedom’: One suspect named after neo-Nazis rally at Melbourne parliament
Police working to ID and arrest additional suspects who chanted Nazi-era slogans outside Victoria’s Parliament House, in protest of proposed laws clamping down on antisemitism
By ToI Staff
Former Sky News Australia presenter Erin Molan speaks to Channel 12's Dana Weiss in an interview aired on December 22, 2024. (Screenshot; Channel 12, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
December 22, 2024, 1:54 am
Ex-Sky News Australia presenter: I support Israel because I ‘see right from wrong’
In sit-down interview after she was fired by network, Erin Molan tells Israeli TV she couldn’t stay silent after Oct. 7 but acknowledges she paid ‘heavy price’ for advocacy
By ToI Staff
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan speaks to media during a press conference, in Melbourne, Australia, December 17, 2024. (Joel Carrett/AAP Image via AP)
December 17, 2024, 9:27 am
Australian state proposes ban on protests at places of worship amid antisemitism spike
Laws would establish safe access areas and prohibit disturbing religious gatherings, wearing of face masks by protesters, display of terror group banners
By AP and ToI Staff
Erin Molan delivers video statement after her dismissal from Sky News Australia, December 13, 2024. (Twitter, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
December 14, 2024, 6:37 pm
After firing by Sky News Australia, pro-Israel TV host says she’s ‘not done’
Erin Molan does not share reasons for her dismissal or plans for the future but says she won’t stop defending Israel in its war against Hamas
By ToI Staff
Fire crew members and police officers work the scene of an arson attack at Adass Israel Synagogue in the suburb of Ripponlea, Melbourne, Australia, December 6, 2024. (Con Chronis/AAP Image via AP)
December 11, 2024, 12:50 pm
Australian police special operation probes increased antisemitic attacks
String of incidents, including the torching of a synagogue in Melbourne, prompt authorities to launch dedicated investigation into assaults on Jews
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (L) visiting the torched Adass Israel Synagogue with Rabbi Shlomo Kohn in Melbourne on December 10, 2024. (DEPARTMENT OF PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET / AFP)
December 10, 2024, 8:49 am
Australian PM heckled during visit to Melbourne synagogue gutted in arson attack
Anthony Albanese meets Jewish leaders outside torched building, urges unity after ‘evil’ blaze, as crowd members accuse him of ‘letting this happen’ and being slow to show up
By Stuart Winer and Agencies
A member of the Jewish community reads messages attached to a fence where flowers have been left at the Adass Israel Synagogue in the Melbourne suburb of Ripponlea on December 9, 2024. (Martin KEEP / AFP)
December 9, 2024, 12:06 pm
Australia declares synagogue arson a terror attack as police hunt for three suspects
Move gives authorities more resources to manage probe into Friday blaze that gutted Melbourne house of worship; government sets up special taskforce to deal with antisemitic attacks
By Agencies
Flowers and messages of hope and support seen at the Adass Israel Synagogue in the Ripponlea suburb of Melbourne, December 8, 2024, after it was gutted in an arson attack early on December 6, 2024. (Reuters)
December 8, 2024, 9:22 pm
‘Shattered’: Melbourne synagogue arson leaves community feeling furious, and vulnerable
Many feel betrayed by the Australian government, citing inaction in the face of a surge of antisemitic incidents and an anti-Israel stance; suspects still at large
By Zev Stub
Jewish community members remove holy scrolls from the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne after an arson attack on December 6, 2024. (Tania Lee/AFP)
December 8, 2024, 6:30 am
Synagogue blaze should be treated as terror, Australian leader says
PM Albanese appears to push back after Netanyahu claims Canberra’s policies incited arson that gutted Melbourne synagogue, decries rise in antisemitism
By AFP
Two Jewish men stand outside the Adass Israel Synagogue in Ripponlea, Melbourne, Saturday, December 7, 2024, a day after it was gutted in an arson attack. (AAP Image/Rachael Ward/Reuters)
December 7, 2024, 2:47 pm
Australia rebuffs Netanyahu’s claim synagogue arson due to ‘anti-Israel’ government
Minister touts Canberra’s action against hate speech, funding for Jewish groups; ex-pols urge PM Albanese to declare arson that gutted Melbourne’s Adass Israel a terrorist act
By Reuters and ToI Staff
The aftermath of an arson attack at Adass Israel Synagogue in the suburb of Ripponlea, Melbourne, December 6, 2024. (Screenshot/Osher Feldman/X/; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
December 6, 2024, 6:02 pm
Police hunt 2 suspects in devastating arson attack on Melbourne’s Addas Israel synagogue
Victoria state premier pledges funds for repairs, is heckled by outraged Jewish community members; Netanyahu blames attack on Canberra’s ‘extreme anti-Israel’ stance
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Load More
Sign in or Register
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By registering you agree to the terms and conditions
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Register
I forgot my password / Send me a sign in link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.
Never miss breaking news on Israel
Get notifications to stay updated
You're subscribed
image
Register for free
and continue reading
Registering also lets you comment on articles and helps us improve your experience. It takes just a few seconds.
Already registered? Enter your email to sign in.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By registering you agree to the terms and conditions. Once registered, you’ll receive our Daily Edition email for free.
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Register
I forgot my password / Send me a sign in link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.