Labor Party Takes Hard Line on Anti-Semitism
Update: 2025-12-27
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Australias Labor Party is taking a firm stance against anti-Semitism, with Assistant Foreign Minister Matt Thistlethwaite threatening expulsion for members involved in hateful behavior. This move comes in response to a deadly attack at Bondi Beach, where two Islamic State-inspired gunmen killed fifteen people celebrating Hanukkah. An internal letter from Labors Israel Action Committee highlighted rising anti-Semitism within the party, with hateful language often appearing at branch meetings. Opposition figures criticized the government for not addressing the issue promptly, while Thistlethwaite encouraged members to report anti-Semitic behavior and pledged government support for the Jewish community. Foreign Minister Penny Wong expressed sympathy for the Jewish community and vowed to continue advocating for safety and freedom of religion.
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