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Antisemitism in Australia is “frightening and worrying,” Israel’s President Isaac Herzog despaired Thursday as he wrapped up a four-day visit Down Under that generated angry protests everywhere he went.
AFP reports Herzog’s tightly policed visit was meant to console the country’s Jewish community following the mass murder on Bondi Beach during a terrorist attack that targeted Jews and killed 15 people last December.
However, it sparked demonstrations in major cities, including in Sydney, where police used pepper spray on protesters during scuffles in the central business district on Monday night.
Herzog told Channel Seven’s Sunrise ahead of his Melbourne stop a “wave” of anti-Jewish hatred in Australia had culminated in the targeted mass murders at Bondi.
“It is frightening and worrying,” he said, addressing the rising tide of antisemitism sweeping the country.
“But there’s also a silent majority of Australians who seek peace, who respect the Jewish community and, of course, want a dialogue with Israel.”
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AFP reports Herzog’s tightly policed visit was meant to console the country’s Jewish community following the mass murder on Bondi Beach during a terrorist attack that targeted Jews and killed 15 people last December.
However, it sparked demonstrations in major cities, including in Sydney, where police used pepper spray on protesters during scuffles in the central business district on Monday night.
Herzog told Channel Seven’s Sunrise ahead of his Melbourne stop a “wave” of anti-Jewish hatred in Australia had culminated in the targeted mass murders at Bondi.
“It is frightening and worrying,” he said, addressing the rising tide of antisemitism sweeping the country.
“But there’s also a silent majority of Australians who seek peace, who respect the Jewish community and, of course, want a dialogue with Israel.”
Israel President Ends Visit to Australia, Despairs Level of Antisemitism 'Frightening'
Antisemitism in Australia is "frightening and worrying," Israel's President Isaac Herzog despaired as he wrapped up a four-day visit that generated angry protests in the major cities he visited.
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