‘Reeks of complacency’: Police shelved antisemitism taskforce, officer admits
A NSW police officer revealed that the police force dismantled an antisemitism taskforce prior to a deadly attack on the Jewish community. The decision to wind down Operation Shelter, which was meant to enhance security at Jewish events, has raised concerns among community leaders. The royal commission highlighted failures in responding to intelligence warnings about potential threats to the Jewish community.
- ▪The NSW police quietly dismantled a taskforce aimed at combating antisemitism before the Bondi Beach terror attack.
- ▪Community leaders were shocked to learn that Operation Shelter had been scaled back to focus only on protests.
- ▪The royal commission revealed that police received ASIO threat assessments but did not increase security for a Jewish festival despite warnings.
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| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +1000 |
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