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Two Men Arrested in Sydney for Pointing Fake Gun at Synagogue Amid Rising Anti-Semitism
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 7 hours ago
What happened
Two men were arrested in Sydney for pointing a fake gun at a synagogue, intensifying fears in Australia's Jewish community after a deadly attack last year. They face charges of possessing a fake weapon and public intimidation amid rising anti-Semitism and criticism of police protection.
- 01Two men arrested in Sydney for aiming a fake gun at a synagogue during Shabbat.
- 02Police stopped their vehicle and found the replica firearm nearby.
- 03The incident increases fear in the Jewish community after last year's deadly Bondi Beach attack.
- 04Community members criticize police for failing to protect Jewish residents adequately.
- 05Anti-Semitic incidents have sharply increased in Australia recently.
- 06Prime Minister Albanese faces pressure to respond more forcefully to anti-Semitism.
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