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Antisemitic Firebombing in Melbourne: PM's Call for Unity
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A suspected antisemitic firebombing in Melbourne has sparked outrage and fear, with a car displaying a Hanukkah symbol set ablaze. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the attack, vowing to root out antisemitism. Jewish leaders expressed fear following the incident, which follows the Bondi massacre. Pressure is mounting on governments to act, with calls for a royal commission into antisemitism and new laws to crack down on hate crimes.
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