Netanyahu accused Australia of inaction in the face of anti-Semitism.

The statement was harsh and without diplomatic softening. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly accused the Australian authorities of failing to counter the rise of anti-Semitism. The occasion was a terrorist attack in Sydney aimed at the Jewish community.

The discussion was not only about the attack itself but also about the political background, which, according to the head of the Israeli government, made such an attack possible.

Claims against Canberra

Netanyahu stated that Australia’s policy effectively contributes to the strengthening of anti-Semitic sentiments. He linked this to the rhetoric surrounding the recognition of the Palestinian state, emphasizing that such steps in the current international situation do not reduce tension but rather fuel it.

According to him, the lack of a clear position and decisive actions regarding anti-Semitic manifestations leads to hatred going beyond slogans and turning into violence.

The paragraph is short — because the accusation is direct.

“Anti-Semitism is a disease”

In his statement, the Prime Minister of Israel used a harsh metaphor, comparing anti-Semitism to cancer. He emphasized that if not treated at an early stage, the consequences become deadly.

Netanyahu directly linked the lack of a systematic fight against this “disease” with the tragic events in Sydney, stating that such attacks do not occur in a vacuum.

He also called on Western countries to move from statements to real measures — both in the field of legislation and in public policy.

A detail noted in Israel

Netanyahu specifically noted the act of a passerby who managed to disarm one of the attackers. According to him, this person turned out to be a Muslim, and he called this fact fundamentally important.

The emphasis was on the fact that the fight against anti-Semitism is not a conflict of religions but a matter of basic values and personal responsibility.

Reaction of the Australian authorities

After the attack, the Australian government announced preparations to tighten gun control legislation. The authorities emphasize that the incident was a serious signal for the entire internal security system.

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns confirmed that the attack was specifically aimed at the Jewish community and was targeted.

Status of the investigation

State Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon reported that the incident has been officially classified as a terrorist act. The investigation continues, including checking the version of possible involvement of a third attacker.

Australian security forces have increased security measures in places associated with Jewish life, including synagogues and community centers.

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Broader than one terrorist attack

Netanyahu’s statement took the events in Sydney beyond a local tragedy. It is about a global trend of increasing anti-Semitic incidents recorded in different countries — from Europe to Australia.

In this context, Israel’s position remains tough: silence and half-measures, according to Jerusalem, only strengthen radical sentiments.

Open question

The Australian authorities declare their readiness to revise approaches to security and legislation. Israel expects not only internal steps but also a clearer public position on international issues.

Whether this dialogue will have practical continuation remains an open question.

One thing is clear: the attack in Sydney became a point after which the issue of the security of Jewish communities once again came to the forefront of the global agenda, closely monitored by NAnews — News of Israel | Nikk.Agency, recording how political decisions affect the real safety of people.