Early Saturday morning, a Jewish family's home in Adelaide, Australia, was defaced with swastikas and the words 'Jew dog,' and the family's car tires were slashed. Police say the attack was likely motivated by the family's religion and are investigating. Homeowner Rosti Sverdlov said he chose not to remove the graffiti because 'everyone needs to see what happened.'
The incident occurred early Saturday morning in Adelaide, South Australia. Two suspects, captured on security cameras, defaced the home of Rosti Sverdlov, a father of seven, with antisemitic graffiti including swastikas and the phrase 'Jew dog,' and slashed the family's car tires. South Australia Police condemned the attack and Acting Premier Kyam Maher said antisemitism has no place in the state. Sverdlov stated that he left the graffiti visible so that the public witnesses the hatred.
The attack is the latest in a series of antisemitic incidents in Australia, which The Zioneer has previously documented. In recent months, reports have highlighted an antisemitic arson campaign linked to Iran, an investigation into pervasive antisemitism in Australian healthcare, and a warning from Israel's ambassador about an unprecedented surge in hatred. The incident underscores the ongoing security concerns facing Jewish communities in Australia.
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