Judge Rejects Terror Order in Sydney Vandalism Case | Sydney News

A Sydney man convicted of vandalism for spray-painting “Fuk Israel” and setting a car on fire has sparked national debate after a NSW judge rejected the government’s request for a terror order, calling the act political commentary—not antisemitism. The judge criticized the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition as outdated and detached from everyday understanding, while also suggesting lower courts may have mislabeled the case. Despite being 22 and described as having limited intellect, Farhat remains jailed—though intelligence indicated he was paid, not ideologically driven, a fact withheld from prosecutors. Jewish groups are split: some call the ruling dangerous judicial activism, others applaud the judge’s stance as a necessary correction to prevent censorship of legitimate criticism of Israel. The NSW government is now considering an appeal.

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