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Jewish Leaders Sue Radical Islamic Cleric Over Racial Discrimination

The Executive Council of Australian Jewry is taking radical Islamic preacher Wissam Haddad to court under racial discrimination laws.
Jewish Leaders Sue Radical Islamic Cleric Over Racial Discrimination
Members of the Australian Jewish community hold an Israeli flag during a memorial service in Sydney, Australia, on Oct. 7, 2024, to mark the anniversary of Palestinian militant group Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. David Gray/AFP via Getty Images
Crystal-Rose Jones
Crystal-Rose Jones
10/28/2024|Updated: 10/28/2024
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The Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ) is suing a controversial Sydney Muslim cleric over claims of anti-semitic speech and racial hatred.

Wissam Haddad, also known as Abu Ousayd, and the Sydney-based Al Madina Dawah Centre, have been accused of racial discrimination in Federal Court proceedings filed on Oct. 25.

Crystal-Rose Jones
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Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.
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