Morrison Weaponizes Tragedy to Push Islamophobia in Jerusalem

📰 THE STORY: Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, speaking at an 'antisemitism' conference in Jerusalem, has called for a national register and accreditation system for imams in Australia, citing the 2026 'Isis-inspired' Bondi attack. He also advocated expanding foreign interference laws to scrutinize religious institutions, sparking condemnation from Australian Muslim leaders. 🔍

WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: This isn't just about 'foreign interference'; it's about control and surveillance. Australia's 'War on Terror' rhetoric, like that in the US post-9/11, has consistently targeted Muslim communities. In 2014, then-PM Tony Abbott expanded counter-terrorism powers, leading to increased surveillance and raids on Muslim homes. This call for imam

registration echoes similar attempts in France and Denmark, framed as 'counter-extremism' but consistently criticized as discriminatory. There's a long, dark history of governments attempting to control religious leadership, from colonial powers installing compliant clergy to modern attempts to 'moderate' Islam. Australia received $733 million in US military aid between 2011-2020 which often comes

with political strings to align policies with US national security interests, including 'counter-terrorism' narratives. Double Standard: Imagine an Australian politician, on a trip to Beijing, demanding a national register for Christian pastors in Australia, citing 'foreign influence' in evangelical movements. The outrage would be deafening. Yet, when the target is Islam, framed through the lens

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