Victorian Jews ‘outraged’ at mural because it ‘plays on ugly Jewish stereotypes’

Sky News host Andrew Bolt says he was contacted by a couple of Melbourne Jews and a former Labor minister who were “outraged” by a mural in Victoria that was funded by the state government.

“They’re appalled because they think it plays on ugly Jewish stereotypes, the big nose and all,” he said.

The artist – who’s a pro-Palestine supporter – says in no way was he caricaturing Jews and that the mural is about him and his late brother, and it’s in his signature style of work.

“The local council says it actually consulted with Jewish groups about it, and most … said it was not anti-Semitic, but the council says that was indeed before the war in Gaza, and there are heightened sensitivities now,” Mr Bolt said.

“The artist may not have meant it that way at all, but is it a work that should stay or go – I tell you what? The reaction today on Twitter is not kind.”

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