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Melbourne's Pro-Palestinian Protests Surge Amid Antisemitic Incidents

7/9/2025

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Pro-Palestinian protests in Melbourne intensified following a series of antisemitic incidents, including a synagogue arson and vandalism at the Israeli eatery Miznon. Amidst chants of "Death to the IDF," police apprehended 34-year-old Angelo Loras for the arson. In light of escalating antisemitism, the Victorian government is establishing an anti-hate task force to combat this growing issue.

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Pro-Palestinian protests in Melbourne intensified following a series of antisemitic incidents, including a synagogue arson and vandalism at the Israeli eatery Miznon. Amidst chants of "Death to the IDF," police apprehended 34-year-old Angelo Loras for the arson. In light of escalating antisemitism, the Victorian government is establishing an anti-hate task force to combat this growing issue.