Australian ‘Friend of Palestine’ Charged with Anti-Semitism

An Australian man is in court for assaulting a Jewish man and making anti-Semitic remarks during a protest against Israel. Brendon Lee O’Connell, 38, is accused of telling Stanley Keyser, who is Jewish, “You think the world revolves around you. You have a religion of racism, hate, homicide, and ethnic cleansing.” O’Connell is also accused […]

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Australians Reward Shoddy Journalism

As demonization and delegitimization of Israel moves further into mainstream media and Western society, writing something negative about Israel, irrespective of its quality or credibility, can be enough to gather accolades. In the latest example, Sydney Morning Herald correspondent Paul McGeough received the Walkley Award, Australia’s version of a Pulitzer Prize, for his coverage of […]

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