Second synagogue in Sydney, Australia defaced with anti-Semitic graffiti

Australia has been defaced with anti-Semitic graffiti. This incident happened just a day after another synagogue in the city was vandalized in a similar way. The police are taking this very seriously and are investigating both incidents. They're also increasing patrols in the area to make sure everyone feels safe.

It's not just synagogues that have been targeted, either. There have been reports of anti-Semitic graffiti on houses and buildings in Sydney, as well as offensive comments on street posters. The Australian government has condemned these hate crimes and is calling for mutual respect and unity.

The community is really concerned about the rise in anti-Semitic incidents, especially since the conflict in the Middle East escalated. Some Jewish organizations feel like the government isn't doing enough to respond to these incidents, and that's sparking a lot of debate.

The police have set up a special taskforce to investigate these attacks, and they're working hard to make sure that everyone feels safe and supported. The Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, has spoken out against these incidents, saying that there's no place for this kind of hate in their community.

It's just really disappointing to see this kind of hate and intolerance, but it's also heartening to see the community coming together to support each other and condemn these incidents. 

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