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Special envoy says antisemitism a ‘virus’
A high-profile witness has told a royal commission that antisemitism is a “virus” which has evolved over time, with aggressors on the far right and far left of politics. Source: ABC News.
Holocaust survivor tells inquiry Jews in Australia ‘have become targets’
A Holocaust survivor has told the royal commission into antisemitism that Jews in Australia “have become targets” and that he is scared to wear his Star of David in public. Source: ABC News.
British archbishop condemns rising antisemitism in UK
A British archbishop who leads on dialogue with other faiths has condemned rising antisemitism as the likelihood of a terrorist attack in the United Kingdom was raised from “substantial” to “severe”. Source: The Tablet.
Public hearings to begin next month
Public hearing dates have been set for the Bondi royal commission, which will hear evidence on experiences of antisemitism five months on from the massacre at Bondi Beach. Source: The Australian.
Survivor’s optimistic words at reopening of education centre
Even the standing room was shoulder-to-shoulder at the official launch of the redeveloped Andrew Steiner Education Centre in the Adelaide Holocaust Museum, housed inside the Adelaide Archdiocese’s Fennescey House. Source: The Southern Cross.
Commissioner holds private meeting with survivors and their families
Royal Commissioner Virginia Bell yesterday held a private meeting with victims, survivors and their families from the Bondi massacre. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
Commissioner rules out eyewitness accounts of Bondi attack
The head of the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion in Australia has vowed to deliver her final report before the anniversary of the Bondi massacre, but has ruled out hearing evidence about the attack from eyewitnesses. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
Inquiry to begin today with statement from commissioner
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion will hold its first public hearing today – but it won’t hear testimonies from members of the public as yet, nor evidence. Source: SBS News.
Royal commission to hold first public hearing next week
The Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion will hold its first public hearing next week. Source: News.com.au.