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Pro-Palestinian Activists Target Labor MP's Office in Melbourne: Josh Burns Under Attack

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Pro-Palestinian activists target the Melbourne office of Labor MP Josh Burns, escalating political tensions in St Kilda. Find out more about the shocking vandalism!

Pro-Palestinian activists struck again, this time targeting the Melbourne office of federal Labor MP Josh Burns. The overnight attack in the suburb of St Kilda marks a troubling escalation in political tensions, with MPs becoming targets due to their stance on the Gaza conflict. The vandals smashed windows, painted slogans, and even set fire to the office, causing significant damage.

This disturbing incident involving Josh Burns, a Jewish MP, has stirred emotions and raised concerns about the safety of politicians. Police are investigating the attack, believing it to be politically motivated. The use of anti-Semitic graffiti in the vandalism adds another layer of complexity to the already tense situation.

The attack on Josh Burns' office goes beyond mere vandalism. It symbolizes a dangerous trend where political disagreements escalate into physical violence. With incidents like these, the need for political discourse and conflict resolution is more critical than ever.

In a time of heightened sensitivity and political division, the safety and security of elected officials remain a top priority. The incident involving Josh Burns serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by MPs in expressing their views on contentious issues.

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Pro-Palestinian activists target the Melbourne office of federal Labor ... (ABC News)

Pro-Palestinian activists target the office of federal Labor MP Josh Burns overnight in the Melbourne suburb of St Kilda. It is the latest in a string of ...

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Josh Burns' electorate office attacked by vandals (The Sydney Morning Herald)

The attack comes amid heightening political tensions, with MPs targeted for their views on the Gaza conflict.

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MP Josh Burns' office targeted by anti-Semitic graffiti in Melbourne (9News)

Federal MP Josh Burns' electoral office has been targeted in another anti-Semitic graffiti attack in Melbou...

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'It must stop': Jewish MP's St Kilda office attacked, set on fire (Herald Sun)

The office of a Jewish MP has been targeted by pro-Palestinian activists who smashed windows and lit a fire in a significant escalation in the violence ...

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'Distressing': Jewish MP's office vandalised (Chronicle)

Police believe a group of at least five people who smashed windows and painted slogans are behind the attack. Lily McCaffrey. less than 2 min read.

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Australian Labor MP Josh Burns' office vandalised and damaged in ... (The Guardian)

Police are investigating an attack on the Melbourne office of federal MP Josh Burns, who has branded it 'politically motivated'

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Dangerous attack occurs on the office of a Jewish Labor MP in St ... (3AW)

โ€œThis one goes way beyond the red paint that was seen plastered up over the offices of many politicians,โ€ 3AW police reporter Madelaine Burke told Ross and Russ ...

Josh Burns' office smashed and set on fire (J-Wire Jewish Australian News Service)

Vandals have smashed windows and set fire to the front of federal Labor MP Josh Burns' Melbourne electoral office.

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Labor MP Josh Burns' electoral office has windows smashed in ... (The Guardian)

Jewish MP says attack that used slogan 'Zionism is fascism' was 'politically motivated'

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'Distressing': Jewish MP's office vandalised (NEWS.com.au)

Police are investigating after the office of federal Labor MP Josh Burns was vandalised in Melbourne overnight.

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'Despicable and dangerous': Labor MP's office targeted in 'politically ... (SBS)

Small fires were lit and windows smashed and graffitied at Federal Labor MP Josh Burns' office.

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