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A business owner in Melbourne, Australia, refused to hire a 24-year-old Israeli woman because of her nationality, according to N12 News.
Business owner Brett Dahan accused the woman of “supporting genocide.” He said the job had gone to “someone who has a semblance of humanity,” adding “I hope you leave Melbourne soon” and ending his message with “Free Palestine.”
The woman, who has been traveling for a year, said the exchange revealed how ignorance and online propaganda fuel hatred. She called the response “disgraceful,” and noted that many critics of Israel rely on social media trends rather than verified facts.
SHOCKING: A 24-year-old Jewish woman was rejected from a job at a plant nursery in Melbourne for being Israeli.
She applied for a position at The Garden of Eden nursery in the suburb of Albert Park and received a text from the co-owner, Brett Dahan, that read:
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— Hen Mazzig (@HenMazzig) November 1, 2025
Alarming National Trend
The Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) recently recorded a sharp increase in antisemitic attitudes across Australia. In a national survey from August 2025, 28% of Australians expressed negative views of Jews. Among young adults aged 18 to 34, one in five reported witnessing or hearing about antisemitic incidents in their area.
These findings reveal a growing problem that extends far beyond isolated cases.
Hate Masquerading as Activism
This case shows how antisemitism often hides behind moral language. Refusing to hire an Israeli and accusing her of “supporting genocide” is discrimination, plain and simple. It fits the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism, under the example of “holding Jews collectively responsible for actions of the State of Israel.”
By treating an individual Israeli as a stand-in for government policy, the employer turned prejudice into principle — exactly what the IHRA definition warns against.
