In response to rising community tensions over the Israel-Gaza war, Australia has appointed a special minister to fight racism and keep” social cohesion.”
Attorney and woman Jillian Segal and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made the announcement that the government may discuss with community leaders and bias experts.
It follows in the footsteps of nations like the US, Canada, Greece, and the UK, which have all had similar leadership roles for centuries.
According to Mr. Albanese, a special minister for addressing Islamophobia will also be appointed quickly.
The Middle East conflict, which is still ongoing, has become a contentious social issue in Australia. It has resulted in demonstrations from both Jewish and Muslim populations, as well as a strong rise in Islamophobia and hatred.
In response to a previously unheard assault on southern Israel on October 7 that resulted in the deaths of about 1, 200 people and the captive of 251, the Israeli army launched a strategy to demolish the Hamas organization that controls Gaza.
More than 38, 000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza as a result of Israel’s rude, according to the state’s Hamas- run wellness government.
” Australians are greatly concerned about this issue, and many are hurting. In instances like this, Australians had come up, not been torn off”, Mr Albanese said on Tuesday.
He said that Ms. Segal’s appointment is a” crucial step” in easing tension because she has led a number of important organizations representing the Jewish society and held leadership positions in finance and training.
Ms Segal said combatting the “age- ancient anger” of racism has never been more important, pointing to a 700 % rise in incidences since the battle began in October.
Israeli Australians want to live their day-to-day existence in confidence, and they also want to feel secure practicing and expressing their faith without fear, she continued.
In response to the attacks on October 7th, the American authorities vehemently supported Israel’s right to defend itself.
However in recent months it has increasingly voiced concerns about the country’s military campaign in Gaza – including after an Australian aid worker was killed alongside six others in an Israeli air strike.
Australia’s ruling Labor group has also experienced growing tensions, with one lawmaker quitting its divisions last year over its position on the battle.
Fatima Payman claimed she had been “exiled” after breaking party laws to support a motion calling for the identification of Israeli sovereignty.