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Rabbi's Hanukkah-Decorated Car Firebombed in Melbourne

Is the government showing decisive leadership against antisemitism, or has it catastrophically failed to protect Jewish Australians?

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Rabbi's Hanukkah-Decorated Car Firebombed in Melbourne

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Above: The car with a "Happy Chanukah" sign was set alight in Melbourne on Dec. 25, 2025. Image credit: The Australia Today via X

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Australian Labor Party narrative

This firebombing highlights the dangerous escalation of antisemitism that demands immediate action. This attack, following the Bondi massacre, proves that hatred spreads when left unchecked and threatens the safety of Jewish Australians. The government's adoption of the Special Envoy's plan, including new hate speech laws and visa cancellation powers, shows decisive leadership to combat this evil ideology.

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Liberal/National Coalition narrative

Albanese has catastrophically failed to protect Jewish Australians after two years of escalating attacks, firebombings and harassment. His weak response to the Bondi massacre avoided mentioning Islamist terrorism and shelved the antisemitism envoy's recommendations for six months. Refusing a royal commission while being booed at memorials proves this government prioritizes political calculations over Jewish safety.

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