A recent wave of antisemitic incidents has caused anxiety among Jewish communities in Canada. These incidents include an arson attack on a synagogue and verbal assaults on Jewish residents. In Brunswick, Melbourne, Merri-bek councillor James Conlan has been criticized for dismissing the safety concerns of Jewish residents and for making antisemitic remarks. Conlan's comments, including calling Zionism a racist ideology, have sparked outrage, with accusations of ignorance and racism being leveled against him. Two mothers have expressed fear for their children's safety amid the rising antisemitism, which has been exacerbated by the ongoing conflict involving the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.
‘Progressive’ Melbourne councillor called out over Jew-hating posts After coldly dismissing a resident's safety concerns, tone-deaf Merri-bek councillor James Conlan continues to spread Jew-hatred. https://t.co/QmhDHxXYc4
#Australia: James Conlan, a Melbourne councillor, attacked a Jewish mother made fearful by Conlan's promotion of antisemitism on the streets, then said: "Zionism is a racist, evil ideology ... We all must all urgently dismantle Zionist thinking". https://t.co/vycTxK1xCm
Sky News host Steve Price has slammed Melbourne councillor James Conlan for his “pathetic” response to a young Jewish mother who shared her safety concerns about pro-Palestine rallies. https://t.co/5NoEGDicnt
After coldly dismissing a resident's safety concerns, tone-deaf Merri-bek councillor James Conlan continues to spread antisemitism. MORE: https://t.co/M7y4uUX9Hg https://t.co/38GWobQoGQ
🚨 ‘Progressive’ Melbourne councillor called out over Jew-hating posts After coldly dismissing a resident's safety concerns, tone-deaf Merri-bek councillor James Conlan continues to spread antisemitism. https://t.co/M7y4uUXHwO
Two mothers say they fear for their young children's safety after being targets of antisemitic remarks, as hate stemming from the Oct. 7 Hamas attack continues to surge. READ MORE: https://t.co/kobCPOJ3Rn https://t.co/kobCPOJ3Rn
Councillor @JamesMConlan, who has a rainbow and pronouns in his bio (because he's so tolerant), told a Jewish ratepayer to stop lying when she raised concerns about the rise in Jew-hatred in her “progressive” neighbourhood of Brunswick. The left is full of racist scum. https://t.co/vbh3GunjvV
🔴 Arson attack on synagogue is latest in a string of anti-Semitic incidents that have rocked Canada https://t.co/CvN0fvcWf5
A young Jewish mum’s impassioned plea to a local councillor amid growing anti-Semitism in Brunswick was met with accusations of “blatant lies” and ignorance. Read both letters in full > https://t.co/D2Qs8UEQKC https://t.co/aAKAuniHu1
Antisemitism anxiety at synagogues in Canada after week of attacks on Jewish institutions https://t.co/yXeSfTRr8B