Jewish communities across Australia are marking the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks with organised ceremonies, as state Labor governments criticise planned pro-Palestinian vigils scheduled for the same day. Security concerns remain high among Jewish Australians, with some reporting persistent safety fears following a terror incident in Bondi last December. While commemorations are being held in major cities, event organisers have chosen not to publicise locations to mitigate further risks. The ongoing tensions reflect deep divisions over how the conflict is being observed in public spaces.
Peak Jewish bodies organise ceremonies on third anniversary of attacks that triggered conflict in which 74,000 Palestinians have been killedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJewish Australians will mark the third anniversary of the 7 October attacks on Wednesday as Labor state governments condemn pro-Palestinian vigils to be held the same day.Peak Jewish bodies have organised commemorations across the capital cities but avoided publicising locations as community members report ongoing fears for their safety since the Bondi terror attack in December. Continue reading...
