Multiple homes, cars and garages defaced with antisemitic graffiti in Sydney's east

2025-02-02 04:48:00

Abstract: Sydney's eastern suburbs targeted with anti-Semitic graffiti on cars, homes, & garages. Police investigate with Strike Force Perle, following prior incidents.

Multiple cars, homes, and garages in Sydney's eastern suburbs have been vandalized with anti-Semitic graffiti. Police received a report this morning at 7 am, stating that anti-Semitic slurs had been sprayed on buildings on See Lane in Kingsford and King Lane in Randwick.

New South Wales Police stated that crime scenes have been established on these two streets, and an investigation has been launched under the leadership of "Strike Force Perle." This group has been investigating multiple anti-Semitic attacks that have occurred across Sydney. Police are urging anyone with information to contact them or the Crime Stoppers hotline.

David Ossip, President of the Jewish Board of Deputies of New South Wales, said that today's attacks are an example of "hate speech designed to intimidate and threaten the Jewish community and undermine social harmony in Sydney." Police will brief the media today on the progress of the graffiti investigation.

These incidents follow the discovery of anti-Semitic graffiti at the Sydney Jewish school, Mount Sinai College in Maroubra, a few days prior. Additionally, a residence near the school, a residence in Eastlakes, and the Eastgardens shopping center have also been vandalized with anti-Semitic graffiti. These events further heighten concerns, especially after a trailer loaded with explosives was discovered in northwest Sydney, which is currently under investigation by counter-terrorism teams.

This is a developing story, and more information will be updated as it becomes available.