Spider-Man Costumes Used in Nazi Salute Attack on Jewish Youth in Sydney
Two individuals in Spider-Man costumes harassed a Jewish youth and performed a Nazi salute in central Sydney. The Australian Jewish Association condemned the incident, urging protest organizers to denounce the rising antisemitism.
A Jewish youth was targeted and harassed in central Sydney by two individuals dressed in Spider-Man costumes who performed a Nazi salute toward him. The suspects were reportedly participating in a protest rally directed against Pauline Hanson, leader of the right-wing One Nation party.
Robert Gregory, president of the Australian Jewish Association, strongly condemned the incident, describing it as a disgrace and a reflection of the growing audacity of public antisemitism. While affirming the association's commitment to free speech, Gregory emphasized that such protection does not extend to harassment, intimidation, or the glorification of Nazism.
"Students should be at school rather than harassing Australian Jews on the streets of Sydney," Gregory stated, urging protest organizers to unambiguously denounce the behavior. Australia has enacted strict legislation in recent years banning the public display of Nazi salutes, leading to historic prison sentences under newly established laws.
