Australia

Australia accuses Iran of directing antisemitic attacks, expels ambassador

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said police had come to “a deeply disturbing conclusion” about Iranian involvement in local violence against Jewish targets.

Australia joins list of nations to recognize Palestinian state; New Zealand says it could follow

“There is a moment of opportunity here,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.

Melbourne protesters chant ‘Death to the IDF’ days after attacks on local synagogue, Israeli restaurant

The chant also featured in the storming of the restaurant Miznon on Friday night.

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Australian man arrested after allegedly throwing bacon during antisemitic hate crime

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Police in Australia seize explosives they say may have been intended to kill Jews

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Melbourne, Australia, synagogue set ablaze in suspected arson attack

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Australia saw antisemitic incidents quadruple after Oct. 7, Jewish group reports

Pro-Palestinian activists rally outside the Sydney Opera House, Oct. 9, 2023. (Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

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After Oct. 7, Australian Jews grapple with a mass doxxing — and wonder what happened to their country

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Melbourne synagogue evacuated on Shabbat as tensions over Israel-Hamas war flare in Australia

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In reversal, Australia won’t recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

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