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A vital question raised during the press conference came from Jewish journalist Carly Adnau, who asked why it took a violent attack on a synagogue—specifically an arson incident—to prompt government action. Albanese responded that efforts were ongoing, but critics argue that the government has largely watched anti-Semitism worsen for nearly two years without meaningful intervention.
Furthermore, Albanese’s comments on the Middle East conflict and his criticisms of Israel and the Palestinian Authority drew scrutiny. Although he acknowledged legitimate criticism of Israeli policies and the Palestinian governance’s failure to hold elections, many see these remarks as insufficient or carefully balanced to avoid deepening divisions.