ABC News Australia
Published on February 9, 2024
A Monash University study found that since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, many Jewish artists in Australia’s cultural industries have faced harassment, abuse, doxxing and professional isolation tied to polarised debates over the Israel-Gaza conflict. Interviewees reported online threats, lost work and pressure over their perceived political views, leaving some feeling culturally “homeless” with little space to express nuanced positions on Israel, Gaza or antisemitism. The piece argues this environment has had real impacts on artists’ wellbeing and careers, reflecting broader tensions and divisions in Australian society arising from international events.