Anonymous in Sydney

The writer was born and grew up in Australia; She lives in Sydney with her family. While The Jewish Press does not usually grant anonymity to Perspectives writers, an exception was made in this case.

In Print / Op-Eds

A Year In The Life Of Australian Jews

By Anonymous in Sydney

To stand in solidarity with Israel, two days after Oct. 7, the Australian government decided to display images of the Israeli flag on the sails of the Sydney Opera House. Palestinian supporters retaliated by gathering at that landmark (while the Jews were warned to keep away) to set alight the Israeli flag, which they stomped on while shouting profanities. Police stood by and watched.