The Jewish community’s safety concerns were sorely underestimated
The interim report of the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has found that the NSW Police response to the Jewish community's security concerns prior to the Bondi Beach terrorist attack was inadequate. The Jewish community had warned authorities of a likely attack and requested police assistance for events, including the Chanukah by the Sea festival, but received only limited and short-term police presence. The report confirms that the community's repeated warnings were not sufficiently acted upon, contributing to the tragic loss of life.
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