A new survey reveals Australians are increasingly worried about their safety due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, despite the recent ceasefire in Gaza. Concerns are particularly high about rising racism and antisemitism, with many reporting a surge in these sentiments.
Australians are increasingly apprehensive about their community safety due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, despite the ceasefire in Gaza. A recent survey reveals that 51% of Australians feel the conflict has made the country less secure, driven by heightened concerns about racism and antisemitism. This apprehension stems from a surge in incidents of firebombings and vandalism targeting Jewish institutions like synagogues and schools.
Police have intensified their efforts, making numerous arrests in connection with these attacks, while authorities warn of a concerning trend: individuals being hired through anonymous social media accounts and paid in cryptocurrency to carry out these acts of violence.The survey also highlights a growing perception of increased racism within Australian society. Over two-thirds (69%) of Australians believe there has been a rise in racism and religious intolerance, compared to 58% who held the same sentiment last October. Notably, Australians perceive antisemitism as a more pressing issue than Islamophobia, with 54% reporting an increase in antisemitic sentiment and 9% observing an increase in Islamophobia.Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has criticized the government's response to the rising threats against Jewish Australians, arguing that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has not taken sufficient action to mitigate these dangers. Dutton asserted that the presence of armed guards at Jewish schools is a direct consequence of the government's inaction.Prime Minister Albanese has condemned antisemitism but refrained from commenting on specific security advice related to the police investigations into the alleged hiring of criminals for these attacks. He emphasized the government's commitment to apprehending the perpetrators and holding them accountable under the law
AUSTRALIA SAFETY MIDDLE EAST CEASEFIRE RACISM ANTISEMITISM GOVERNMENT POLICE CONFLICT
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