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By and PETER VAN ONSELEN, POLITICAL EDITOR FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA
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'Why are you employing a person who openly encourages Jews to be murdered? What are you doing to protect Jews, Israelis and their friends on campus?,' one person wrote. Another person wrote the university chose to 'turn a blind eye to Fahad's breaches of the university's Code of Conduct'. A third added: 'One of the main pro-Palestine leaders in Australia just called for the mass executions of Jews. Should Fahad Ali live in Australia? Should we let him stay in our country while acting like this?' In a statement, a University of Sydney spokeswoman said the institution was 'appalled' by the comments and had immediately launched an investigation. 'We're appalled by these comments and consider them utterly unacceptable, and are immediately undertaking a review,' the spokeswoman told the Daily Telegraph. 'As this is a personal account, determining whether they might constitute illegal activity would be a matter for police. 'Support is available for every member of our community who may need it.' Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Jewish Association Robert Gregory told Daily Mail Australia the post was 'reprehensible'. 'This post is reprehensible and appears to be calling for violence. Police and the University of Sydney need to take these threats seriously,' Mr Gregory said. The Executive Council of Australian Jewry slammed Mr Ali's post and called for decisive action. 'We have seen some despicable statements these past few years but a call for Zionists to be executed made by someone linked to one of our top universities reaches a new level,' Co-CEO Alex Ryvchin said. 'There is a fundamental question here of safety to students and staff, the reputation of the university, and the standards of human conduct that we either accept or reject.' Mr Ryvchin praised the university for immediately launching a review into the post and Mr Ali. 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'We did not get everything right as we responded to widespread protests triggered by the events of October 7 2023 and their aftermath and there are clearly differing views on our responses to certain events, particularly the encampment on our quadrangle lawns. 'We have committed to learn from these hugely challenging and complex events – and the experiences of other universities around the world – and to listen to those who would work with us to ensure our campuses are safe and welcoming for all.' Last month, the university also faced backlash after a group of students were photographed turning their back on a Jewish speake r who denounced Hamas. During the Student Representative Council's general meeting, the group Students Against War called to reject a nationwide definition of antisemitism. Adopted by Universities Australia, the definition has said criticism of Israel can be antisemitic 'when it calls for the elimination of the State of Israel'. 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