Melbourne

Melbourne’s night of shame - opinion

The explosion of antisemitism in Australia is a serious problem, shattering its image as a tolerant, welcoming country.

 ‘FREE PALESTINE’ is scrawled on a Melbourne synagogue last month. Over the past 21 months, Australia’s image as a tolerant, diverse, welcoming country has been shattered, the writer charges.
 Miznon restaurant in Australian after pro-Palestinian protesters hurled chairs and chanted "Death to the IDF"

Three charged with assault, criminal damage following attack on Israeli restaurant in Melbourne

 Member of Parliament Josh Burns walks past the damaged Adass Israel Synagogue on December 10, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia.

Australia's Victoria to start anti-hate task force after Melbourne synagogue arson

 Members of the local Jewish community look at the damage of the arson attack at the Adass Israel Synagogue on December 06, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia.

Australia synagogue arson isn't free speech or political commentary, but a call to arms - opinion


Alleged Iranian national suspected in Melbourne synagogue firebombing

The biography of Angelo Loras' X/Twitter account says he is "Single, Iranian, forklift driver, music lover, only one type."

 Firefighters work at the scene of a fire at the Adass Israel Synagogue in Ripponlea, Melbourne, Australia, December 6, 2024.

Authorities arrest man for setting fire to Melbourne synagogue, are 'unsure' if linked to terrorism

Detectives will continue to investigate the man’s intent and ideology to determine if the incident constitutes terrorism, Victoria Police announced.

  Members of the Synagogue recover items from the Adass Israel Synagogue on December 06, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia.

Violence in Melbourne: Attempted synagogue arson, Israeli-owned restaurant attacked

At the time of the attempted arson attack, 20 people were inside the synagogue. Protesters then went to Israeli chef Eyal Shani's restaurant and threw chairs and glassware at patrons.

  Members of the Synagogue recover items from the Adass Israel Synagogue on December 06, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia.

Combat Antisemitism Movement Condemns Antisemitic Graffiti Attack

The Attack took place at Toorak Synagogue in Melbourne, and CAM Urges Mayors to Take Stronger Action

 Australian flag in Victoria

Victoria man charged for antisemitic death threats against Australian lawmakers

The 33-year-old allegedly contacted a New South Wales MP several times between January 16 and 18, issuing threats and anti-Jewish abuse.

 Policemen in central Melbourne, Australia, November 9, 2018.

NFL commits to multi-year Melbourne games starting with Rams in 2026

Commissioner Goodell: "Expanding to Melbourne underlines our ambitions to become a global sport and accelerate international growth."

 NFL commits to multi-year Melbourne games starting with Rams in 2026.

Jewish and Israeli leaders propose North American venue for 2025 hockey championship

This move comes after Australia's ice hockey federation recently canceled the planned international tournament, alluding to safety concerns linked to the participation of the Israeli national team.

 ISRAEL'S NATIONAL hockey team hopes to compete at the Division IIA World Championships, though the location of the tournament is still up in the air after Australia backed out of hosting, reportedly due to the blue-and-white's participation.

Man leading Victoria neo-Nazi protest arrested

The 29-year-old presented himself at a police station after police searched his home in connection to the around 20 people who raised antisemitic banners at a Parliament House protest.

 Swastika painted onto an Australian road.

Symbolic gestures won't remedy antisemitism, genuine actions will - opinion

Symbolic gestures, while important, are not always sufficient to overcome deep-seated grievances. Genuine reconciliation requires consistent actions that address underlying issues.

AUSTRALIAN PRIME MINISTER Anthony Albanese speaks in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra last month. Many Australian Jews view him as, at best, unsympathetic to Israel and, at worst, indifferent to the rise of antisemitism, says the writer.

‘The Jews must go’: Neo-Nazis protest outside Victoria’s Parliament House

The group leader claimed that Jews may have set fire to the synagogue in Melbourne in early December.

‘The Jews must go’: Neo-Nazis protest outside Victoria’s Parliament House

Grapevine December 11, 2024: Dereliction of duty Down Under

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 ITAN DONITZ (left) and Daniel Chamovitz.