Representatives of major Jewish communities from seven countries are decrying sharply rising antisemitism in Australia. The developments there are part of a »dangerous global pattern« that threatens Jews and democracies worldwide, said the »J7« initiative on Wednesday, which is currently meeting in Australia.

»J7« includes organizations from Germany, Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Canada, and Argentina. Germany is represented by the Central Council of Jews.

According to the joint statement, the number of antisemitic incidents in Australia is more than five times higher than the average figures before the........

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