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Authorities Investigate Potential Antisemitic Attack Plot
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New South Wales police have uncovered a caravan loaded with explosives in a residential area of Greater Sydney. Authorities suspect the explosives were intended for use in an antisemitic attack, as a list of Jewish community locations was also found inside the caravan.
Investigators believe the explosives were powergel, an emulsion-based explosive commonly used in mining. If detonated, the blast could have caused destruction within a 40-meter radius, posing a significant threat to public safety.
Police have arrested multiple suspects in connection with the case. Officials suspect links between this discovery and individuals already charged under Strike Force Pearl, a special operation targeting antisemitic and anti-Israel vandalism and arson attacks in Sydney. Authorities are also exploring whether "paid actors" were involved in orchestrating these incidents.
A large-scale response has been mobilized, involving 100 counter-terrorism officers alongside the Australian Federal Police, Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, and New South Wales Crime Commission. NSW Premier Chris Minns has labeled the incident a "potential mass casualty event" and vowed to use all government resources to combat the threat.
While police have not officially classified the case as a terrorist incident, they are pursuing all possible motives. Authorities assure the public that there is no ongoing threat, but investigations continue to uncover the full extent of the plot.
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