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Israel-Gaza War: Jews in Indonesia Hide in ‘Religious Closet’ as Antisemitism Flares

By Alexander Ross

• Oct 8, 2026 • 5 min read

Israel-Gaza War: Jews in Indonesia Hide in ‘Religious Closet’ as Antisemitism Flares

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

“Sadly, Anti-Israel Usually Means Anti-Jewish as Well, ” Enoch, in His Early 30S, Who Requested to Use an Alias Fearing a Backlash, Told This Week in Asia.

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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