Melbourne Protesters Chant 'Death to the IDF' Days After Attacks on Local Synagogue, Israeli Restaurant - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, JUL 5 – The attacks targeted Jewish sites amid rising anti-Semitic violence linked to Israel-Hamas tensions, with police treating the synagogue arson as terrorism and investigating multiple related incidents.
- Last Friday night, pro-Palestinian protesters stormed Melbourne’s Miznon restaurant chanting ‘Death to the IDF,’ while an arson attempt targeted the nearby East Melbourne Synagogue, forcing worshippers including children to flee.
- Pro-Palestinian activists targeted Miznon restaurant owned by Israeli chef Eyal Shani due to his partnership with Shahar Segal, who supports the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, amid escalating Middle East tensions.
- Victoria police circulated a suspect photo and detained a 28-year-old for hindering police, treating the synagogue arson as terrorism with offenders vandalizing cars and walls.
- Victoria police increased patrols at the rally, and Prime Minister Albanese condemned the violence, pledging federal support amid rising antisemitic tensions.
- Detectives launched a full investigation and released an image of a person of interest; Jewish leaders demand justice for the violent attacks in Melbourne.
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Melbourne protesters chant ‘Death to the IDF’ days after attacks on local synagogue, Israeli restaurant
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Melbourne, Australia, chanted “Death to the IDF” at a rally Sunday, two days after a spate of violent attacks on Jewish targets including a synagogue and businesses with ties to Israel.
Melbourne protesters chant 'Death to the IDF' days after attacks on local synagogue, Israeli restaurant - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Melbourne, Australia, chanted “Death to the IDF” at a rally Sunday, two days after a spate of violent attacks on Jewish targets including a synagogue and businesses with ties to Israel. Local police ramped up their presence at the rally after the attacks Friday night, which included the arson of a synagogue while more than 20 Jews were gathered for a Shabbat dinner inside. Police arrested one man in connection wi…
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