Top US Jewish leader issues stark warning to Australia on antisemitism
Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt has warned that Australia's reputation for Jewish safety is declining following a 270% surge in antisemitic incidents. A royal commission is currently investigating the rise of hate speech and the management of public protests.
Why it matters
Reflects growing global concerns regarding social cohesion and the rise of hate crimes in Western democracies.
Jonathan Greenblatt says Australia's image as a safe place for Jewish people has been "shattered". ( ABC News: Gavin Coote )
The head of the Anti-Defamation League has turned his attention to the rise of antisemitism in Australia.
A global report on antisemitism found Australia had the highest increase in incidents of the countries studied.
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion resumes on Tuesday in Sydney.
Link copied Share Share article The leader of one of the world's most high-profile Jewish organisations says Australia faces a crucial test on how it tackles the rise of antisemitism as the royal commission resumes in Sydney.
On Tuesday, in its seventh hearing block, the commission will analyse the democratic function of protests, hateful conduct that sometimes occurs at protests and how police manage demonstrations.
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