Students at a school are frightened following a threat, "Jew die," that was sprayed on a fence.

The head of Melbourne's largest Jewish school expressed deep concern as he discussed a recent incident that has left his students feeling terrified. A death threat was found sprayed across the school's fence, causing widespread alarm among the school community. According to Jewish leaders, this is just one example of the increasing levels of antisemitism that have been experienced in recent years, and they are calling on the government to take immediate action.

The threatening message, which read "Jew die", was discovered late on Friday night at the entrance of Mount Scopus Memorial College. As soon as school principal Dan Sztrajt was notified early on Saturday morning, he knew that this was a serious matter that needed to be addressed immediately. He stated that this act of hatred was a result of the significant rise in antisemitism that has been witnessed all across Australia in recent months.

Sztrajt also expressed his concern for the safety of his students, who are now feeling very afraid. In response, the school has had to intensify its security measures to ensure that the students can continue their education in a safe and secure environment. Philip Zajac, the president of the Jewish Community Council of Victoria, strongly condemned the graffiti, stating that it is unacceptable for children to be terrorized in this way. He also highlighted the fact that the school was founded 75 years ago by Holocaust survivors, who wanted to create a safe haven for the Jewish community.

In response to this disturbing incident, a police investigation has been launched. It is worth noting that the public display of the swastika and the Nazi salute was made illegal last year. However, Jewish leaders are calling for further action to be taken by the government to combat this ongoing issue. Zajac expressed his disappointment in the lack of action being taken, stating that it continues to happen because the authorities are not doing enough to put an end to it.

Premier Jacinta Allen also weighed in on the matter, condemning the threat and expressing her support for the school and the wider community. She emphasized that the biggest victims of antisemitism are innocent children and that this kind of behavior should not be tolerated in any community or school. She concluded by sending her strength and support to Mount Scopus Memorial College and the entire Jewish community.

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