Sydney Antisemitic Attacks Prompt Police Investigation and Law Reform Pledge
Six antisemitic attacks in Sydney over two months, including arson and threats, have prompted a police investigation (Strike Force Pearl and Operation Shelter), leading to seven arrests but leaving most offenders at large; NSW Premier pledges stronger hate speech laws.
Sydney Antisemitic Attacks Prompt Police Investigation and Law Reform Pledge
Six antisemitic attacks in Sydney over two months, including arson and threats, have prompted a police investigation (Strike Force Pearl and Operation Shelter), leading to seven arrests but leaving most offenders at large; NSW Premier pledges stronger hate speech laws.
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44% Bias Score
Antisemitic Attacks in Sydney: Cars Burned, Buildings Vandalized
On Friday, two cars were burned, multiple cars and buildings were graffitied with antisemitic messages, and a house was vandalized with paint in Sydney's Dover Heights, prompting police investigations and arrests related to previous similar incidents, and condemnation from officials.
Antisemitic Attacks in Sydney: Cars Burned, Buildings Vandalized
On Friday, two cars were burned, multiple cars and buildings were graffitied with antisemitic messages, and a house was vandalized with paint in Sydney's Dover Heights, prompting police investigations and arrests related to previous similar incidents, and condemnation from officials.
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28% Bias Score
Australia Acts to Counter Rise in Antisemitic Attacks
Following antisemitic attacks in Australia, including synagogue vandalism and arson, Prime Minister Albanese convened a meeting to enhance information sharing, update legislation, and support affected communities; Labor MP Josh Burns advocates for stronger national laws against vilification and the ...
Australia Acts to Counter Rise in Antisemitic Attacks
Following antisemitic attacks in Australia, including synagogue vandalism and arson, Prime Minister Albanese convened a meeting to enhance information sharing, update legislation, and support affected communities; Labor MP Josh Burns advocates for stronger national laws against vilification and the ...
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40% Bias Score
Surge in Australian Antisemitism: 316% Increase in Anti-Jewish Incidents
Australia experienced a 316% increase in antisemitic incidents from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024, totaling 2,062, amid protests, online harassment, and attacks on synagogues, prompting government investigations and concerns about community safety.
Surge in Australian Antisemitism: 316% Increase in Anti-Jewish Incidents
Australia experienced a 316% increase in antisemitic incidents from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024, totaling 2,062, amid protests, online harassment, and attacks on synagogues, prompting government investigations and concerns about community safety.
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44% Bias Score
US Antisemitic Incidents Surge 900% in a Decade
Jonathan Greenblatt of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reported a 900% increase in US antisemitic incidents over the past decade, with a parallel rise in antisemitic attitudes from 11% to 24% of the population between 2019 and 2024, reversing a decades-long decline.
US Antisemitic Incidents Surge 900% in a Decade
Jonathan Greenblatt of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reported a 900% increase in US antisemitic incidents over the past decade, with a parallel rise in antisemitic attitudes from 11% to 24% of the population between 2019 and 2024, reversing a decades-long decline.
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28% Bias Score
Surge in Antisemitism Prompts 159 Discrimination Cases in Schools
The Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights has opened 159 shared ancestry discrimination cases in schools since October 7, 2023, a significant rise attributed to increased antisemitism following Hamas' attack on Israel; this surge has prompted many Jewish students to seek support and recon...
Surge in Antisemitism Prompts 159 Discrimination Cases in Schools
The Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights has opened 159 shared ancestry discrimination cases in schools since October 7, 2023, a significant rise attributed to increased antisemitism following Hamas' attack on Israel; this surge has prompted many Jewish students to seek support and recon...
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52% Bias Score
Australia Considers Tougher Penalties for Displaying Terrorist Group Flags Amidst Rise in Antisemitic Attacks
Proposed Australian laws would impose minimum one-year jail terms for displaying flags of listed terrorist organizations like Hamas or Hezbollah, following a rise in antisemitic attacks and differing responses from the Coalition and Labor governments.
Australia Considers Tougher Penalties for Displaying Terrorist Group Flags Amidst Rise in Antisemitic Attacks
Proposed Australian laws would impose minimum one-year jail terms for displaying flags of listed terrorist organizations like Hamas or Hezbollah, following a rise in antisemitic attacks and differing responses from the Coalition and Labor governments.
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56% Bias Score
Post-Election Rise in Hate Crimes and Fears
Following Donald Trump's election, Montgomery County, Maryland saw a 32% increase in hate incidents, while students expressed fear and anxiety; in Texas, an undocumented valedictorian faced threats after disclosing her status.
Post-Election Rise in Hate Crimes and Fears
Following Donald Trump's election, Montgomery County, Maryland saw a 32% increase in hate incidents, while students expressed fear and anxiety; in Texas, an undocumented valedictorian faced threats after disclosing her status.
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60% Bias Score
Global Antisemitism Doubles in a Decade: ADL Survey Reveals Urgent Crisis
The ADL's 2024 Global 100 Survey reveals that antisemitic beliefs have doubled in the last decade, impacting 2.2 billion adults globally, with concerningly low Holocaust awareness among young people; this necessitates urgent action to counter rising antisemitism.
Global Antisemitism Doubles in a Decade: ADL Survey Reveals Urgent Crisis
The ADL's 2024 Global 100 Survey reveals that antisemitic beliefs have doubled in the last decade, impacting 2.2 billion adults globally, with concerningly low Holocaust awareness among young people; this necessitates urgent action to counter rising antisemitism.
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48% Bias Score
US Sanctions Telegram-Based White Supremacist Group
US officials imposed sanctions on the Terrorgram Collective, a Telegram-based white supremacist group, designating it a terrorist organization and sanctioning three leaders for facilitating attacks including a 2022 shooting in Slovakia, a planned 2024 attack in New Jersey, and an August attack in Tu...
US Sanctions Telegram-Based White Supremacist Group
US officials imposed sanctions on the Terrorgram Collective, a Telegram-based white supremacist group, designating it a terrorist organization and sanctioning three leaders for facilitating attacks including a 2022 shooting in Slovakia, a planned 2024 attack in New Jersey, and an August attack in Tu...
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44% Bias Score
Antisemitic Vandalism Targets Jewish Sites in France
At least 10 Jewish-owned buildings around Paris and a Rouen synagogue were vandalized with antisemitic messages and swastikas between Sunday and Monday, marking the 10th anniversary of the 2015 Paris terror attacks that included an attack on a kosher supermarket; France recorded nearly four times as...
Antisemitic Vandalism Targets Jewish Sites in France
At least 10 Jewish-owned buildings around Paris and a Rouen synagogue were vandalized with antisemitic messages and swastikas between Sunday and Monday, marking the 10th anniversary of the 2015 Paris terror attacks that included an attack on a kosher supermarket; France recorded nearly four times as...
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20% Bias Score
Magdeburg Car Attack Sparks Surge in Racist Violence Against Migrants
A car attack on a Magdeburg Christmas market on December 20th, resulting in six deaths and around 300 injuries, has been followed by a sharp increase in racist attacks targeting migrants, documented by police reports and victim support organizations, indicating a pattern of post-attack xenophobic vi...
Magdeburg Car Attack Sparks Surge in Racist Violence Against Migrants
A car attack on a Magdeburg Christmas market on December 20th, resulting in six deaths and around 300 injuries, has been followed by a sharp increase in racist attacks targeting migrants, documented by police reports and victim support organizations, indicating a pattern of post-attack xenophobic vi...
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64% Bias Score