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Many in the Jewish community and broader society have expressed dismay and concern over the tenor of the protests. The scenes of banners calling for “gas the Jews” or chanting anti-Semitic slogans are viewed as troubling indicators of rising hate crimes and anti-Semitic sentiment—not just in Australia but worldwide. This resurgence of hate speech has prompted calls for law enforcement to crack down more effectively on anti-Semitism and hate crimes.