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Australia Appoints ‘Special Envoy’ to Combat Antisemitism Amid Israel-Hamas War

The envoy’s role will be to shore up social cohesion as communities remain divided over the Middle-East conflict.
Australia Appoints ‘Special Envoy’ to Combat Antisemitism Amid Israel-Hamas War
Members of the Australian Jewish community hold placards and flags during a rally in Sydney on Nov. 12, 2023. David Gray/AFP via Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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The Albanese government has announced a special envoy to combat antisemitism amid the Israel-Hamas war in the Middle East.

The appointment of Jillian Segal comes after months of pressure from the Opposition to do something about antisemitism in Australia.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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