Australia is widely perceived as a land of sun-drenched beaches and laid-back optimism, best expressed through the iconic phrase, “She’ll be right, mate.” So, many were shocked by the story of a mob of jihadi wannabes rioting at the Sydney Opera House against the city council’s decision to bathe the international landmark in the blue and white of Israel’s flag.

This motley crew of Islamic radicals, reinforced by all the usual suspects from the hard left, set off fireworks and chanted, “Burn the Jews.” For years, ultra-conservative Muslims and ultra-progressive leftists have put aside their ideological differences, united in their mutual loathing of Jewish national self-determination.