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Sky News AU
3 days ago
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‘Easy to stop': Rise of antisemitism in Australia attributed to ‘lack of leadership'
Holocaust survivor Eddy Boas says the rise of antisemitism in Australia is 'absolutely concerning' and claims 'it's easy to stop'. Mr Boas organised a Holocaust survivors' reunion event on Sunday for survivors from Sydney and Melbourne, with 2,200 holocaust survivors residing in Australia. Mr Boas claimed antisemitism in Australia can be attributed to the 'lack of leadership' from the Albanese government. 'Just punish the people that do the stupid things, not give them a slap on the hands and they can do it again tomorrow,' Mr Boas said.
Sky News AU
3 days ago
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Albanese government told to ‘step in' to fight antisemitism in Australia
Holocaust survivor Eddy Boas claims 'education' is the one thing which can stop holocaust denial. 'Education is the only way you can stop it,' Mr Boas said. 'But the governments got to step in. 'I'm getting fed up with this government. 'If they don't go about it differently, it's only going to get worse.'
Sky News AU
3 days ago
- Politics
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‘Go and listen': Holocaust survivor urges PM to visit Israel
Holocaust survivor Eddy Boas urges Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to visit Israel to 'listen' at what is happening firsthand. 'There's absolutely no reason not to go,' Mr Boas said. 'If you don't listen to the opposition, you don't learn. 'You can't lose.'
Sky News AU
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Australia to host its first ever holocaust survivors' reunion
Holocaust survivor Eddy Boas is hosting Australia's first holocaust survivor reunion this weekend. As of last year, 2,5000 holocaust survivors live in Australia. 'I started to think about all the antisemitism going on in Sydney at the moment,' Mr Boas told Sky News host Sharri Markson. 'I thought what I should do is have a reunion of survivors and let's celebrate.'
Sky News AU
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Chris Minns ‘speaks from the heart' when advocating for Jewish community
Holocaust survivor Eddy Boas praises NSW Premier Chris Minns for his ongoing support of the Jewish community. Australia is hosting its very first holocaust survivors' reunion this weekend. 'The premier speaks from the heart, Albanese speaks from his brain,' Mr Boas told Sky News host Sharri Markson. 'The premier means what he says.'
