NSW Premier Chris Minns condemned a recent anti-Semitic attack in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, where cars were set on fire and properties were vandalised with anti-Israel graffiti.

Emergency services received reports of a car fire on Magney Street in Woollahra early Wednesday morning. Fire & Rescue NSW extinguished the fire, but multiple cars and buildings suffered vandalism.

Graffiti with messages like “Kill Israel” was found on walls. A crime scene has been established, and an investigation is underway. Police are looking to speak with two suspects aged 15 to 20, who were in the area at the time of the incident.

It’s just out of control!

Days after firebombing of Synagogue in Melbourne, now more #antisemitism in #Australia, this time in my former hometown of Sydney, with cars set alight and multiple homes vandalised with anti-Israel graffiti, in the strongly Jewish suburb of Woollahra. pic.twitter.com/gCdCrlSlXU

— Arsen Ostrovsky ️ (@Ostrov_A) December 10, 2024

Minns described the attack as “shocking” and stated, “This is not the Sydney we want.” He emphasized that such racist acts aimed at dividing the community would not succeed.

He plans to consult with police about the investigation, assuring the public that those responsible will face justice.

NSW Health Minister Ryan Park also denounced the incident, calling it offensive and concerning.

It follows a similar act of vandalism in November, where cars were spray-painted with phrases like “f**k Israel.” Various buildings, including the Chiswick restaurant, were also targeted in that incident.