Rising Antisemitism Threatens Safety of Australian Jews

Amid growing antisemitic incidents in Australia, a tragic shooting during Hanukkah at Bondi Beach has heightened fears within the Jewish community. Government responses include increased security measures and the appointment of a special envoy. The wave of antisemitism follows Hamas' attack on Israel in 2023.

In the wake of a brutal Hamas attack on Israel in 2023, antisemitic incidents are on the rise in Australia, putting the Jewish community on high alert.

Recently, a deadly shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney's Bondi Beach underscored the very fears many Australian Jews have long harbored. The attack claimed at least 12 lives and injured dozens more.

The Australian government has pledged to bolster safety measures. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the attack and promised to dedicate every resource to protecting Jewish citizens. Nevertheless, the Jewish diaspora continues to grapple with the unsettling threat.

(With inputs from agencies.)