PM Albanese Denounces 'Disturbing' Anti-Semitic Vandalism in Sydney Suburb

November 20, 2024
PM Albanese Denounces 'Disturbing' Anti-Semitic Vandalism in Sydney Suburb
  • The 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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