Sydney: Arson at Jewish Child Care Centre and anti-Semitic graffiti

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A daycare center has been firebombed and scrawled with graffiti reading “f— the Jews” in the latest antisemitic attack in Sydney, Australia. 

Overnight a Sydney childcare centre was burned and graffitied with the words 'Fuck the Jews.' Sydney, you were warned in advance. Our Jewish community and others in the know consistently warned that there was a rising tide of racism posing a threat to Sydneysiders and the… pic.twitter.com/FlUUCB3OpK

— Luke 🌏 (@c28why) January 20, 2025

The incident occurred in Maroubra, where the childcare center, located just a block from the synagogue, was vandalized with anti-Jewish graffiti before being set ablaze early on Tuesday. Although the building suffered extensive damage, no injuries were reported.

Is Domestic Terrorism the new normal for Australia ?

Sydney, Australia - Childcare Centre dubbed with antisemitic graffiti & set on fire in what has been labeled another vile antisemitic attack

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— Menachem Vorchheimer (@MenachemV) January 20, 2025

 

This attack is the latest in a troubling series of antisemitic acts in Australia’s major cities, Sydney and Melbourne, since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas conflict on October 7, 2023. With Sydney and Melbourne hosting 85% of the country’s Jewish population, these cities have seen an increase in targeted attacks on both properties and individuals.

 

Acting New South Wales Police Commissioner Peter Thurtell announced that Strike Force Pearl, a unit established to investigate antisemitic crimes in Sydney, will receive additional resources immediately. “We already have significant resources, but incidents like this highlight the need for us to continue bolstering our efforts to identify, arrest, and bring these offenders to justice,” Thurtell stated. He further condemned the perpetrators, asserting, "These are criminals who aim to disrupt our society, and we will ensure they face the consequences."

 

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns echoed these sentiments, emphasizing that both state and federal resources are being deployed to combat the rise in antisemitic crime. “The surge in antisemitic attacks is deeply troubling and remains a primary concern for our state,” Minns said. Despite acknowledging the challenges, Minns reassured the public that progress is being made, noting that nine suspects have been arrested and charged in connection with three recent attacks in Sydney, all of whom remain in custody.

 

To enhance community safety, New South Wales Police also launched Operation Shelter following the increase in tensions triggered by pro-Palestinian protests in Sydney. According to Thurtell, over 180 individuals have been arrested under Operation Shelter, with 40 charged specifically with antisemitic offenses.

 

Australia, home to approximately 117,000 Jewish residents—about 0.46% of its population—has the highest number of Holocaust survivors per capita after Israel. This historical context underscores the urgency and significance of addressing the current wave of antisemitic crimes to protect its Jewish community.

 

Based on a report by WP 2025-01-22

 

 

[RJRS1301]

Wrong

it is not a Jewish childcare centre, it is in close proximity to a synagogue and a Jewish college, however the childcare centre is owned by a not for profit community cooperative

Minimal research would have revealed this fact

 

[Bkk Brian]

Australia needs to get this sorted, getting out of hand.

 

Australian Opposition Leader Peter Dutton blasts PM Albanese, on his abysmal handling of antisemitism in Australia. “This is not just an attack on the Jewish community, this is an attack on every Australian - and it's the Jews today, who next?”

 

[koolkarl]

Ever hear of a Jewish person committing such a crime in the west?  Australian politicians need an IQ test.  You let in a certain group, who have no intention of integrating but cause trouble and garner your pity.