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Photographs published by the Australian Jewish Association on social media showed graffiti including phrases such as "Jew dogs," and "Jews are the real terrorists."

The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies welcomed the second arrest, saying on Facebook that it was "imperative that every perpetrator of these attacks has the book thrown at them."

Graffiti found on structures, objects, and fences in the neighborhood included antisemitic acronyms and symbols including Nazi swastikas.

Photographs of the vandals were released by the York police, who are seeking the public's aid in identifying the suspects.

The riot was originally anti-police in nature, making the motives of the synagogue vandals unclear.

Israeli ambassador to Chile, Gil Artzyeli, posted on social media on December 17 that Moreira’s statements were “clear antisemitism,” and he was convinced that they did not represent the Chileans.

The antisemitic vandalism at Winnipeg's Westdale Community Center was referred to as a disturbing act of hate. Officials urged unity and action to hold perpetrators accountable.

The acts of disruption and vandalism against the Hanukkah events occurred across five countries in North America, South America, and Europe.

The Sunday night candle lighting went ahead as planned, according to the Chabad, which it said spread "light, hope, and unity throughout our village."

“The University of Michigan condemns these criminal acts in the strongest possible terms,” said UMich Public Affairs.