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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Christopher Knaus and Ariel Bogle

Pro-Israel ‘surveillance’ group turning attention to Australia, leaked posts show

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Shirion Collective has gained prominence on social media during the Israel-Gaza war, publicly naming individuals it accuses of being antisemitic. Photograph: De Visu/Alamy

A pro-Israel “surveillance network” that has offered bounties for information on pro-Palestinian protesters is establishing a foothold in Australia and claims to have secured meetings with key federal politicians, leaked messages show.

Shirion Collective, which has largely focused on the US and UK, boasts of its ability to scrape digital fingerprints to “aggressively track and expose antisemites”. It is one of a number of groups that have gained prominence on social media during the Israel-Gaza war, publicly naming individuals it accuses of being antisemitic.

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