The Australian Jewish community is questioning its future in the country following a surge in antisemitic attacks, including a recent terror attack on a Melbourne synagogue. Alon Cassuto, CEO of the Zionist Federation of Australia, expressed concern that many in the community are losing hope that things will improve. He noted that there has been an escalation of antisemitic incidents over the past year, including assaults on homes and synagogues, graffiti and violence targeting Jewish stores, and even Jewish members of parliament having their offices set on fire. While the government has committed $32 million in security measures for the Jewish community, Cassuto criticized the funding as a reactive rather than proactive gesture.