"From the River to the Sea" - The Call For Genocide Chanted on Australian Soil | Rev Dr Mark Durie

Rev Dr Mark Durie - Anglican minister, Islamic researcher and academic — joined Neil Johnson on 20Twenty to help make sense of the terror attack at Bondi during the Hanukkah celebrations. Drawing on years of research into Christian–Muslim relations, he warns that normalising chants like “from the river to the sea” and “globalise the intifada” is not harmless. These are calls for Israel’s destruction and as echoes of the ideology behind the atrocities of October 7. In this context, the Bondi massacre has become the largest killing of Jewish people since October 7 — not overseas, but here in Australia. This is a watershed moment. Australians — and especially Christians — cannot be silent in the face of growing antisemitism. We are called to: - Reject antisemitism in all its forms: overt, subtle, political, cultural, or religious - Refuse to demonise the Jewish people or erase God’s ongoing purposes for Israel - Reach out to our Jewish neighbours with compassion, solidarity, and sincere friendship As followers of Jesus, our response must be both truth and love: clear about the dangers of hateful ideology, yet committed to honouring the dignity of every person made in God’s image. Feeling shaken or distressed? In the wake of the tragic events in Bondi, many people across Australia are feeling shaken, distressed, or deeply unsettled. If you’re struggling right now with fear, grief, confusion, or simply a heavy heart — you don’t have to carry it alone. 📞 The Vision Prayerline is here to listen and pray with you: Call 1800 772 936 Monday to Friday, 9am – 7pm (AEST) Confidential, compassionate prayer support 📖 “The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit.” — Psalm 34:18 (NKJV) We continue to pray for the victims and their families, for the Jewish community, and for peace across our nation. 💔🙏