Australian PM and NSW Premier condemn anti-Semitic attack in Sydney’s eastern suburbs

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns have strongly condemned an anti-Semitic attack in Sydney’s Dover Heights, where multiple cars were torched, one spray-painted with offensive graffiti reading “f*** Jews,” and a nearby house was vandalised with red paint.

Emergency services responded at 4 am on Military Road, finding two cars ablaze. NSW Police are investigating, emphasising their commitment to addressing hate crimes and urging the public to come forward with information.

Police and Counter-Terrorism Minister Yasmin Catley assured that efforts are underway to arrest those responsible.

Leonard Gentin, a local member of the Jewish community, expressed shock at the attack, saying, “It is not acceptable… these people are cowards.”

Photo: NewsWire / Martin Ollman.

NSW Jewish Board of Deputies President David Ossip called the act a deliberate attempt to “menace and intimidate” the Jewish community.

Premier Minns condemned the act as a “disgusting and dangerous act of violence,” highlighting a rise in anti-Semitic incidents. “We’ll be doing everything we can to catch these thugs,” he said.

Prime Minister Albanese also condemned the attack as an “outrage” and emphasised the need to foster community unity amid rising tensions. He added that Australia must focus on peace and security for all.

This attack follows a recent charge in Sydney under a new operation targeting anti-Semitic behaviour.

Source: ABC News.

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