Antisemitism is feeding all forms of extremism: Peter Hartcher on ASIO boss’ striking speech
By The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age
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In December last year, Australia was confronted with its worst-ever incident of antisemitic violence when gunmen killed 15 people on Bondi Beach at a Hanukkah gathering. That came after the firebombing of the Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne and an arson attack on the Lewis' Continental Kitchen in Sydney. The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, or ASIO, has now warned that hatred of Jews is one factor virtually all violent extremist cohorts have in common. How did we reach a point where so many Jews now say they feel unsafe in Australia? Today’s discussion, guest-hosted by Benjamin Preiss, is with international and political editor Peter Hartcher. Background reading • It’s the unique hate that inflames all others, and Australia is failing to quell it (https://www.smh.com.au/national/it-s-the-unique-hate-that-inflames-all-others-and-australia-is-failing-to-quell-it-20260629-p60b0d.html) Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.co
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