Australian police have foiled an antisemitic attack by discovering a caravan containing explosives in Dural, a suburb of Sydney. The discovery was made on Jan. 19, and authorities believe the explosives were intended for use in an attack against the Jewish community. Deputy Police Commissioner David Hudson stated that the threat has been contained, and there is no further danger to the Jewish community. An undisclosed number of arrests have been made in connection to the incident.
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns described the discovery as a potential mass casualty event and labeled it as terrorism. Over 100 officers are involved in the investigation, which is being conducted as a joint counter-terrorism operation by state and federal police. The incident comes amid a series of antisemitic attacks in Australia, including those on synagogues, buildings, and cars, which have increased since the Israel-Gaza war in 2023.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s government has faced criticism over the rise in antisemitic incidents, with the opposition questioning their response. The government has implemented measures to protect the Jewish community, including increased funding and a federal taskforce to investigate antisemitic incidents. The incident in Dural highlights the ongoing threat of terrorism and the importance of addressing antisemitism in Australia.
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