Reacting to this latest suspected antisemitic incident in Melbourne, Jeremy Leibler has urged for a royal commission to be set up. He emphasized the need for serious action in light of these events. Source: AAP / James Ross

“Following the incident in Bondi and numerous threats and investigations nationwide, it’s crucial for Australia to regard antisemitism as a public safety issue rather than a concern limited to a specific community,” Leibler asserted.

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan received a briefing on the incident where a car, used to share Hanukkah and festive joy, was firebombed. The community, with valid reasons, fears this to be an antisemitic act.

“What sort of evil ideology and thoughts at a time like this would motivate someone? We know that there is evil presence,” he said on Thursday.