The hateful criminals were not just attempting to deface a place of worship but were seeking to destroy it, said the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies president, David Ossip. This was a failed act of terrorism which risked the safety and property of residents peacefully sleeping in their homes near the synagogue, he said.
NSW police commissioner Karen Webb emphasized the need for public assistance in solving this case, stating, 'I appeal to anyone out there who knows who has perpetrated these disgusting offences to come forward and tell police who they are.'
The investigation had been taken over by the counter-terrorism command's hate crime unit, highlighting the severity of the incident, which saw swastikas and a fire that could have had deadly consequences.
There has been a series of antisemitic attacks in Australia, drawing condemnation from political leaders and prompting increased security and vigilance within the Jewish community, in light of recent attacks.
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