Israeli ambassador ‘very sad’ about rise in antisemitic incidents in Australia

Amir Maimon urges government ‘to take all necessary measures’ to ensure ‘different people of different faiths’ feel secure

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The Israeli ambassador says he is “very sad” about a rise in antisemitic incidents in Australia and has urged the government to “take all necessary measures” to ensure people of different faiths and backgrounds feel safe.

Amir Maimon said that, in particular, he was “so, so upset” about the presence of pro-Palestine protesters at a Melbourne hotel where relatives and friends of Hamas-held hostages were staying last week.

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