‘Hitler didn't finish the job’: Man threatens to shoot Australian Jews in France, AJA tells 'Post'

An Irish man in Avignon, France, threatened an Australian Jewish couple on Tuesday, saying he was sorry Hitler didn't finish the job and threatening to shoot them. The Australian Jewish Association (AJA) shared footage of the incident, which circulated widely on social media. AJA President Robert Gregory told the Post that the couple has since been in contact with a French Jewish security group, and he urged Jewish travelers to exercise caution in Europe.

An Irish man in France threatened an Australian Jewish couple inside a supermarket in Avignon on Tuesday, telling them he was sorry "Hitler didn't finish the job" before threatening to put a bullet in their heads. The couple, who were vacationing in France, reported the incident to the Australian Jewish Association (AJA), which shared footage that circulated widely on social media. The man, who introduced himself as "Paddy from Ireland," became aggressive after the couple mentioned Irish politics and anti-Israel policies. AJA President Robert Gregory told the Post that the couple has since been in contact with a French Jewish security group. Gregory said, "Australia is facing an unprecedented wave of antisemitism, but this incident is a reminder that Jews can be targeted anywhere," and urged Jewish travelers to exercise caution in Europe. He also called on authorities to investigate the matter urgently.