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Cars and building spray-painted with antisemitic graffiti: 'This isn't the Australia we know and love'


Published on 2025-02-01 22:00:36 - 7NEWS
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  • "There have been more than 10 publicly reported serious incidents of antisemitic vandalism, arson and worse in the last three weeks alone
  • a figure that doesn't include the graffiti appearing on our streets on a daily basis or the abuse and harassment that goes unreported," he said.

The article from 7news.com.au reports on a series of antisemitic graffiti incidents in Melbourne, where cars and buildings were vandalized with hateful messages. The vandalism included swastikas and phrases like "Jew Lives Don't Matter" and "Hitler Was Right." These acts have been condemned by local leaders and community members, with Melbourne's Deputy Mayor Nicholas Reece expressing that such behavior is not reflective of the Australia they know and love. The incidents have sparked concern over rising antisemitism, with the Jewish community feeling increasingly threatened. Victoria Police are investigating these hate crimes, and there is a call for community solidarity against racism and antisemitism.

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[ https://7news.com.au/news/cars-and-building-spray-painted-with-antisemitic-graffiti-this-isnt-the-australia-we-know-and-love-c-17587414 ]
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