In a 𝓈𝒽𝓸𝒸𝓀𝒾𝓃𝑔 escalation of tensions, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has come under intense criticism for his government’s handling of rising anti-Semitism in Australia. Prominent foreign editor Greg Sheridan slammed the government’s response as “appalling, woeful, and culpable,” raising serious concerns about the safety of the Jewish community amid a surge in hate incidents.

Sheridan’s pointed remarks came during a Sky News segment, where he argued that the Albanese government has failed to take decisive measures against growing anti-Semitic sentiment nationwide. He warned that government inaction has allowed a dangerous environment to develop, leaving many Australian Jews feeling vulnerable and neglected.

The backlash follows a letter Sheridan sent to the Prime Minister four months ago, in which he cautioned that existing policies were exacerbating anti-Semitism. He specifically criticized Albanese’s call for a Palestinian state, claiming it fuels anti-Semitic attitudes and emboldens those who threaten Jewish Australians.

With anti-Semitic incidents on the rise, Sheridan emphasized that the government’s response has been largely ineffective, likening it to “talking without action.” He urged Albanese to replace “weakness with resolve,” warning that continued inaction sends a dangerous message about the government’s commitment to protecting all citizens.