Global Outcry Against Hate and Extremism

A South African man, Matthew Gruter, who attended a neo-Nazi rally in Australia, has had his Australian visa revoked and has been taken into immigration detention. Gruter, who moved to Australia with his wife in 2022, was seen among around 60 men at an anti-Jewish protest outside the New South Wales parliament organized by the National Socialist Network. Australia's Home Affairs Minister, Tony Burke, cancelled Gruter's visa on character grounds, stating that those who attended the rally were not 'patriotic' and that multicultural Australia is the same as modern Australia. The rally was described as a 'shocking display of hatred and racism and antisemitism' by New South Wales Premier Chris Minns. The incident has highlighted Australia's recent rise in right-wing extremism, prompting the government to make the Nazi salute punishable by a mandatory prison term earlier this year.

The auction of Holocaust-related items, including letters written by prisoners in concentration camps and Gestapo documents, was cancelled after an outcry from various organizations and individuals. Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski announced the cancellation, thanking German Foreign Minister Jo Wadephul for his cooperation. The Fritz Bauer Institute and The International Auschwitz Committee had strongly objected to the auction, calling it 'cynical and shameless'.

A memorial service was held in Jerusalem to honor the legacy of Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA who was assassinated during a speaking engagement. The event drew around 300 attendees, including Israeli officials, clergy, and American Christians. Speakers praised Kirk's character, discipline, and commitment to conservative values and his support for Israel. Attendees vowed to continue Kirk's work, with many expressing determination to carry forward his mission.