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Australia Increases Police Resources to Combat Rising Antisemitism Amid Recent Attacks

Following a spate of antisemitic incidents, Australia allocates more police resources to address rising hate crimes targeting the Jewish community.

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  1. Australian state commits more police to investigate antisemitic crime

    The disturbing rise in antisemitic crimes in New South Wales has prompted authorities to take decisive action, emphasizing the urgent need for increased police resources to tackle this alarming trend.

    Australian state commits more police to investigate antisemitic crime

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  2. Anthony Albanese convenes national cabinet on antisemitism after Sydney childcare centre set alight

    The government has come under increasing pressure to take meaningful action against the antisemitism crisis, as mere meetings and platitudes are no longer deemed sufficient in the face of violent attacks and hate crimes.

    Anthony Albanese convenes national cabinet on antisemitism after Sydney childcare centre set alight

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  3. ‘Heartbreaking’: Anti-Jewish Protestors Set Childcare Centre on Fire

    The attack on the childcare centre is a glaring reminder of the alarming rise in antisemitism in Australia, highlighting a disturbing trend that the government must address swiftly and decisively.

    ‘Heartbreaking’: Anti-Jewish Protestors Set Childcare Centre on Fire

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Updated: Jan 20th, 2025, 11:41 PM ET

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In response to a series of antisemitic attacks, including the arson of a childcare center in Sydney, Australian officials are enhancing police investigations. Prime Minister Albanese has convened a national cabinet meeting to address the crisis, confirming that the state and federal resources will be mobilized for enhanced policing. New South Wales Premier Chris Minns emphasized the need for a comprehensive response to the wave of such incidents, with multiple arrests already made. Community leaders are demanding urgent action against rising hatred, labeling the attacks as a national emergency.

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