In contrast, Tel Aviv University’s annual antisemitism report for 2024 says that the “antisemitic wave is calming”, and that “contrary to common perceptions”, the peak in global anti-Jewish hatred was immediately after the October 7 attack, and not as the war progressed. In its findings on Australia, the 11-strong team of Tel Aviv researchers found that a country “previously known for its spirit of tolerance and respect for minorities” had suffered a record 1713 antisemitic incidents in 2024 compared to 1200 in 2023. Professor Uryia Shavit, head of the Centre for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry and one of the authors of the report, described the ministry as “gratuitous” and the minister leading it (Amichai Chikli) as “lacking experience or historical depth”.
Author: Jenni Frazer
Published at: 2025-04-22 21:35:49
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