Jewish community in fear as attacks continue across Australia
This comes as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has once again declared that "antisemitism has no place in Australia".
'A Jewish synagogue was set on fire in Melbourne was set on fire on Friday night. At the same time, masked protestors descended on an Israeli restaurant, throwing chairs and smashing a window,' Ms De Giorgio said.
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