Australian Jewish organizations are powerful, and even the local government has to be cautious.
The Australian newspaper's front page reported that the Australian government accused Iran of orchestrating two anti-Semitic attacks in Melbourne and Sydney in October and December 2024, and accused Iran of possibly directing more attacks.
In October 2024, a Jewish restaurant "Louis Continent Kitchen" that had been in business for over 50 years in Sydney was set on fire.
In December 2024, the Adass Israel Jewish synagogue in Melbourne was attacked by masked individuals who poured flammable liquid and set it on fire.
A notorious Australian Security Intelligence Organization (ASIO) investigation revealed that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps directed personnel in Australia through overseas intermediaries to carry out attacks.
The latest case occurred in July 2025, when a Jewish synagogue in Melbourne was set on fire, and a man was arrested.
Australia expelled Iran's ambassador to Canberra, Ahmad Sadeqi, and three diplomats, and suspended operations at its embassy in Tehran.
Designate the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization and prohibit business dealings with it.
Australia's move is seen as a "political stance" towards the United States and Israel, attempting to balance Middle East policy and appease Jewish voters.
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