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‘Staggering’: Bipartisan Criticism Against Greens Leader’s Israel Comments Following UK Synagogue Attack

‘Either she misspoke or is completely unable to see the danger of excusing the violent murder of two Jewish people,’ Josh Burns said.
‘Staggering’: Bipartisan Criticism Against Greens Leader’s Israel Comments Following UK Synagogue Attack
Australian Greens Senator Larissa Waters speaks to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on Sept. 2, 2025. AAP Image/Lukas Coch
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
10/6/2025|Updated: 10/6/2025
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Greens leader Larissa Waters has received backlash from both the Coalition and Labor Party after criticising Israel when asked about the Manchester synagogue attack.

On Oct. 2, a man launched a deadly attack outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Manchester during the Yom Kippur holiday, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar.
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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