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Australia has expelled Iranian diplomats and cut diplomatic ties after accusing Iran of orchestrating antisemitic arson attacks on Jewish sites in Sydney and Melbourne, which Iran denies. The Australian government also plans to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization, citing threats to social cohesion and community safety amid rising antisemitic incidents since the Israel-Hamas conflict began.
Australia has accused Iran of orchestrating antisemitic attacks on Jewish sites in Sydney and Melbourne, leading to the expulsion of Iran's ambassador and the severance of diplomatic ties, as well as plans to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization.
Australia accused Iran of orchestrating antisemitic arson attacks on a Melbourne synagogue and a Sydney restaurant, leading to the expulsion of Iranian diplomats and the closure of the Iranian embassy in Canberra, marking a significant diplomatic escalation.
A wave of antisemitic attacks in Australian cities includes a synagogue arson in Melbourne and protests at an Israeli restaurant, prompting condemnation from officials and community leaders, with investigations ongoing into possible terrorism links.
In Amsterdam, a tram was set on fire by individuals armed with sticks and firecrackers, amid ongoing unrest following recent attacks on Israeli football fans. The incident occurred at '40-'45 Square, where police quickly extinguished the fire and made several arrests. This unrest follows a pro-Palestinian protest that was broken up by riot police. Five additional arrests were made related to the attacks on Israeli fans, which have been condemned as antisemitic by Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof. Tensions had escalated after Maccabi Tel Aviv fans engaged in provocative acts, leading to clashes.
Four individuals have been detained by Amsterdam police for allegedly engaging in "open violence" against Israeli soccer fans, an incident condemned as antisemitic by both Dutch and Israeli officials. The Dutch prime minister canceled his trip to U.N. climate talks in response to the clashes.