Antisemitic Incidents in Australia Surge Over 300% Following October 7
A new report reveals a sharp rise in violence, harassment, and threats targeting Australian Jews, with physical assaults and hateful rhetoric escalating significantly.
- The Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ) recorded 2,062 antisemitic incidents from October 2023 to September 2024, a 316% increase from the previous year.
- Physical assaults against Jews rose from 11 to 65 in the latest reporting period, with victims facing severe injuries and threats of violence.
- Verbal abuse, harassment, and threatening messages accounted for 30% of incidents, including calls for violence and death against Jewish individuals.
- Incidents of vandalism, graffiti, and antisemitic materials, such as chants and posters, were widespread, with significant activity reported in Victoria and New South Wales.
- Australian universities faced scrutiny for inadequate responses to antisemitism, prompting recommendations for stronger frameworks, training, and accountability measures.
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