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Antisemitic attack on Adelaide home condemned as 'un-Australian'

The Jewish Community Council of South Australia has condemned an act of vandalism committed against a man's Adelaide home, calling it 'un-Australian.' Police continue to investigate, ABC News reported.

A quiet suburban street in the evening
A quiet suburban street in the eveningPhoto: Sandro Tavares / Pexels
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The Jewish Community Council of South Australia has strongly condemned an act of vandalism carried out against a man's home in Adelaide. ABC News reported that the attack involved antisemitic markings left outside the property.

In a statement, the council described the incident as 'entirely un-Australian' and stressed that the community must stand united against this kind of hate-motivated crime. Police are continuing their investigation to identify those responsible.

The incident is the latest in Australia to reflect a broader pattern of rising antisemitic incident reports being recorded worldwide. Police have called for greater community vigilance against similar acts going forward.

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This article is an AI-curated summary of the original story published by ABC News Australia. The illustration is a stock photo by Sandro Tavares from Pexels and is not from the original story.

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