PM Albanese Denounces 'Disturbing' Anti-Semitic Vandalism in Sydney Suburb
November 20, 2024The vandalism spanned multiple streets, including Wellington, Tara, Fullerton, and Ocean Streets, featuring messages such as 'f*** Israel' and references to the Kurdish PKK group.
Emergency services responded to reports of a car fire on Wellington Street around 12:30 AM on November 21, 2024, resulting in the complete destruction of the vehicle.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned a recent wave of anti-Semitic vandalism in Woollahra, Sydney, which included the burning of a car and graffiti defacing several others with anti-Israel slogans.
Police discovered numerous instances of vandalism nearby, including graffiti on the doors of a unit complex and the windows of chef Matt Moran's restaurant.
In response to the incidents, police have established multiple crime scenes and are actively seeking information from the public to aid in their investigation.
Residents expressed shock and distress over the vandalism, with one Jewish resident labeling the graffiti as 'cowardly' and 'incredibly sad'.
Cabinet minister Tanya Plibersek called the attack 'absolutely disgusting', criticizing the perpetrators for undermining support for their views through such hateful actions.
Federal Member Allegra Spender described the vandalism as 'appalling' and unacceptable, asserting that antisemitism and racial hate have no place in society.
Albanese characterized the acts as disturbing, asserting that there is no place for anti-Semitism in Australia and that foreign conflicts should not justify prejudice at home.
NSW Member Kellie Sloan highlighted that this attack marks an escalation of anti-Semitism in the eastern suburbs since October 7, urging an end to such violence and intimidation.
Woollahra Mayor Sarah Swan condemned the vandalism as 'hateful' and unacceptable, emphasizing the distress it has caused within the community.
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The West Australian • Nov 20, 2024
‘No place’: Albanese condemns anti-Semitic crime in suburbs