Conflation of Jewish identity with Israel driving antisemitism, Jewish Council says in submission to royal commission (opens original article in a new tab)

The Jewish Council of Australia says far-right extremism and conflating Jewish identity with Israel drive antisemitism, calling for focus on far-right threats and rejecting punitive measures that worsen the issue.

• Far-right extremism and conflation of Jewish identity with Israel are main drivers of antisemitism in Australia
• JCA submission calls for focus on far-right threat and recognition of Jewish community diversity
• JCA argues punitive legislation and silencing political dissent worsen antisemitism
• Submission highlights media's role in amplifying extremists through information laundering