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Albanese has failed Aussie Jews
Readers’ letters on the Bondi Beach shooting, antisemitism and the future of Australian multiculturalism.
Letters to the Editor
Just like that, the nation grew accustomed to antisemitism
The government did act to ward off “the long shadows of the past” for Jews, but not enough. And for that, it is exposed.
Political editor
There is a correlation between demonisation of Israel and darkness at Bondi
Australians can criticise Israeli government policy. But delegitimising Israel’s right to exist is something else entirely.
Jewish community leader
Jewish Australians are shocked but not surprised by the Bondi attack
The preaching of and incitement to hatred and violence must no longer be tolerated. This government must stop minimising antisemitism.
Executive director
Bondi attack shatters our self-image of peaceful tolerance
Sunday’s horror and terror has ripped away the veil of polite refusal to acknowledge the extent of anti-Jewish sentiment and hatred in Australian society.
Columnist
US wakes up to another mass shooting, but not its own this time
It’s been surreal to come to the place in the world most known for its gun violence and wake up to such a horror back home.
United States correspondent
Bondi confirmed what Jews, like myself, already know
Why do I and so many others experience casual prejudice that is blatantly obvious but conveniently explained away through a more palatable veneer?
Chief executive of SEEK
What Australia must do now to confront antisemitism
Politics demands conviction and the courage to take tough measures. After the Bondi shooting, we need rousing defiance and solidarity like never before.
Commentator
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