Rapper Kanye West has doubled down on antisemitic comments in an interview with conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.
The Daily Aus has deemed the antisemitic comments unsuitable for publication.
It comes as rates of antisemitism have increased over the past few years worldwide, as several high-profile individuals have publicly conveyed antisemitic views.
Holocaust denial and antisemitism
According to the Anti-Defamation League – an organisation dedicated to tracking and combatting antisemitism in the U.S. – there was a 34% rise in antisemitic incidents in 2021 compared to 2020. This made 2021 the highest year since records began in 1979 for documented reports of harassment, vandalism and violence directed against Jews.
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A 2020 survey found one in ten Americans between 18-39 believe Jewish people caused the Holocaust.
Antisemitism in Australia
According to the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, there were 447 antisemitic incidents logged between 1 October 2020 and 30 September 2021 – an increase of 35% from the previous year.
Researchers from Deakin University found 25% of Australians don’t know about the Holocaust. Holocaust education has been a mandatory part of the national curriculum since 2010.
