The university protests in Australia arising from the Israel-Gaza conflict have moved beyond a debate about free speech.
As scuffles broke out at a pro-Palestine encampment at an Australian university,the institution confirmed it was acting after days of pressure on vice chancellors.
The recently formed Jewish Council of Australia – a strident critic of Israel – is accused by other Jewish groups of misleading people about who they represent.
The two nations’ enmity stretches back decades,through a history of shadow wars and clandestine attacks by land,sea,air and cyberspace.
Albanese did all the right things. He said all the right things. Yet the events of Monday night exploded regardless.
The attacker has been identified as 40-year-old Queensland man Joel Cauchi. Police are speaking to his family.
The Seven Network apologised for broadcasting the misinformation after the 20-year-old hit out at those who “mindlessly” propagated the claims.
Liberal senator Dave Sharma says Australia risks lasting damage to society from a rise in threats to Jewish Australians and other minorities.
The apology followed a week of dispute over comments which independent MPs said accused them of betraying their electorates.
The Jewish community feels deep despair at the terrible loss of life in Gaza. Yet we also recognise that when faced with a diabolical enemy seeking to destroy you,you are in an impossible situation.
The former prime minister spoke at a rally against antisemitism in Sydney,where he questioned the viability of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.