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Burns accused of weaponising antisemitism in attack on Shoebridge
Original: In his attack against Shoebridge which opportunistically weaponises antisemitism, Burns is happy to give people a pass f
Australian commentators are debating an accusation that senator and party figure Burns attacked Greens senator David Shoebridge by opportunistically weaponising antisemitism. A critic argues Burns effectively gave people a pass for supporting genocide provided they are Jewish, framing the dispute within broader Australian political arguments over Israel and Palestine. The exchange reflects ongoing tensions over accusations of antisemitism being used in debates about Gaza and Zionism.
Why now: Accusations of antisemitism being weaponised in Australian political fights over Israel and Palestine remain contentious.
BurnsDavid ShoebridgeAustralian GreensIsraelPalestine
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