What a ‘prominent’ member of Melbourne Jewish community told Tom Elliott following ‘nasty’ protests

Tom Elliott says a prominent member of Melbourne’s Jewish community has told him some kids aren’t going to school as a result of the heightened risk of antisemitism.

The comments come after pro-Palestinian protests broke out in Caulfield on Friday night as the war between Israel and Hamas continues to rage in the Middle East.

After meeting a key member of the Jewish community on Monday, Tom said he was horrified to hear the extra steps that are having to be taken to keep people safe.

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“(I was told) that a lot of Jewish kids aren’t going to school,” Tom said on 3AW Drive.

“Jewish households and schools are spending money to employ private security because they just don’t feel safe.

“Jewish people are horrified about what is going on in Melbourne at the moment.”