‘Unacceptable’: Australia facing rise in anti-Semitism since October 7 attacks

Government agencies and police are facing pressure to better handle a rise in anti-Semitism. Australian Jewish-linked businesses have been targeted following the October 7 Hamas attacks in Israel. Individuals and businesses have faced harassment online, as campaigners write bad online reviews and negative social media posts. Liberal MP Julian Leeser says the behaviour is unacceptable. “Right from the start of the vile terrorist attacks on the 7th of October, people have been allowed to get away with all sorts of conduct which I just regard as unacceptable,” Mr Leeser told Sky News Australia. “I would be saying the same whether we were talking about Jews, or Palestinians or anyone in Australia. “This is a great country; this is a free country.”