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Rabbi Urges Israel to Curb Rhetoric Amid Rising Antisemitism

12/17/2025

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Australian Rabbi Benjamin Elton urged the Israeli government to moderate its rhetoric regarding the Bondi terror attack.
Rabbi Nochum Schapiro highlighted warnings about anti-Israel protests threatening the Jewish community, referencing the October 7, 2023 attack that left 15 dead.
He criticized the government for not responding to warnings about recognizing Palestinian statehood and said vilifying Israeli leaders emboldens antisemitism.

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Australian Rabbi Benjamin Elton urged the Israeli government to moderate its rhetoric regarding the Bondi terror attack.
Rabbi Nochum Schapiro highlighted warnings about anti-Israel protests threatening the Jewish community, referencing the October 7, 2023 attack that left 15 dead.
He criticized the government for not responding to warnings about recognizing Palestinian statehood and said vilifying Israeli leaders emboldens antisemitism.