Australian Jews report harassment, intimidation after testifying before Bondi commission
Australian Jews have reported experiencing harassment and intimidation following their testimonies before the Bondi commission. Virginia Bell, the head of the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, emphasized the importance of protecting those who speak out. The inquiry aims to address rising antisemitism and ensure the safety of the Jewish community.
- ▪Australian Jews reported harassment after testifying before the Bondi commission.
- ▪Virginia Bell stated that attempts to silence witnesses will not be tolerated.
- ▪The Bondi Beach shooting on December 14, 2025, was one of Australia's deadliest attacks.
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Australian Jews report harassment, intimidation after testifying before Bondi commission“We will not tolerate attempts to subvert this inquiry or silence those who have been brave enough to speak,” said head of the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, Virginia Bell.Follow us on GoogleA sign reading "Jewish Lives Should Matter, Too" is seen at the floral tributes area outside Bondi Pavilion in Sydney on December 18, 2025, to honour victims of the Bondi Beach shooting. The attack at Bondi Beach on Dec. 14, 2025 was one of the deadliest in Australian history.(photo credit: DAVID GRAY/AFP via Getty Images)
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