Quillette Podcast Australia’s Antisemitism Crisis
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Feb 23, 2025 A rise in anti-Semitic incidents in Australia has sparked urgent discussions about societal implications. Healthcare workers face emotional turmoil as public anti-Israeli sentiments seep into their profession. An immigrant recounts the complexities of cultural identity in a Muslim community and its impact on views towards Jews. Historical ties between Muslims and Jews add depth to contemporary issues, while modern extremist ideologies are scrutinized for their influence on anti-Semitism today.
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Nurses Threaten Israeli Patients
- Two Australian nurses were filmed declaring they'd kill Israeli patients.
- One nurse falsely claimed to have already sent Israelis to hell.
Nurses' Comments Reveal Deeper Issues
- Tanveer Ahmed was shocked by the nurses' video due to their respected positions.
- The nurses' virulent statements seemed to reveal deeper societal issues.
Casual Antisemitism in Childhood
- Tanveer Ahmed grew up hearing antisemitic rhetoric in mosques and at home.
- This casual antisemitism normalized negative views about Jewish people.