Neo-Nazis have taken to an underpass in Melbourne’s west to scrawl disturbing anti-Semitic slurs ahead of the holiest day on the Jewish calendar.
Vile neo-Nazis have taken to an underpass in Melbourne’s west to scrawl disturbing anti-Semitic slurs ahead of the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur.
The graffiti, understood to be the work of global extremist group GTV, appeared below the Millers Rd underpass in Altona on Sunday morning.
At least five markings in black spray paint could be seen sprawled across multiple concrete pillars, with one declaring “Covid is Jew”.
Another depicted a noose alongside a reference to the Nuremberg trials which took place following World War II, in which the main perpetrators of Nazi crimes were prosecuted.
The Herald Sun understands many extremists currently use the term “Nuremberg 2.0” in reference to politicians, scientists, virologists and those who supported the Covid vaccine.
A third marking directed members of the public to a website littered with anti-Semitic posters.
It follows rising tensions between neo-Nazi groups and anti-fascists of late, with the groups squaring off in volatile displays at a number of protests or “club events” across Melbourne.
Executive Council of Australian Jewry co-CEO Alex Ryvchin told the Herald Sun he was “deeply disturbed” over the latest anti-Semitic attack.
Read the article by Kaitlyn Smith in the Herald Sun.