December 8th 2024.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has strongly condemned the recent burning of a synagogue in Melbourne, calling it an act of terrorism. However, he has rejected claims from Israel's prime minister that the attack was linked to Australia's recent UN vote.
The attack, carried out by two masked individuals, has caused shock and outrage within the Jewish community. Even Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, has criticized the incident, calling it a "horrific act of antisemitism."
During a press conference today, Albanese stated that there has been a concerning increase in antisemitism, which the government has consistently called out. He also mentioned that the Victorian police and the Australian Federal Police will be meeting to make a formal determination on whether the attack should be classified as an act of terrorism.
When asked for his personal opinion, Albanese firmly stated, "Terrorism is all about instilling fear in a community, and the attack on the synagogue in Melbourne was clearly intended to do just that." He believes that this attack falls under the definition of terrorism.
Netanyahu, on the other hand, has blamed Australia's recent vote at the UN for the attack, claiming that the government's "anti-Israel position" has triggered such violence. However, Albanese defended the decision, stating that the government has always maintained a position of supporting a two-state solution.
He also pointed out that the UN resolution was supported by 156 countries, including Australia's most significant security partners, such as New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom, and even the majority of our major partners like France, Japan, and Germany.
In addition to condemning the attack and defending the government's decision at the UN, Albanese also reiterated the call for the release of remaining hostages in Gaza. He urged people to stay updated on the situation by downloading the 9News app, which provides the latest news, sports, politics, and weather updates, and sends notifications straight to your smartphone. You can find it on both the Apple App Store and Google Play.
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