The arson occurred against the backdrop of heightened anxiety following a deadly attack on a Chanukah celebration last week at Bondi Beach, where 15 people were killed.

Israeli PM Netanyahu responded to the attack, saying, 'It is impossible to separate this reprehensible act from the extreme anti-Israeli position of the Labor government in Australia.'

The pro-Hamas rally, which appeared smaller than expected, 'was no match for the Melbourne Jewish community,' which 'united to stare down the hate.'

'When it come to the facts of the issues involved, the protesters have no idea.'

The activists later justified the attack by blaming the victim.

BDS resolution was resubmitted to student union after being scrapped in May.

A man shouting "Allah" in Melbourne, Australia assaulted a visibly religious Jewish man, screaming at him before it became physical. The Jew fought back and won.