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Adass Israel Synagogue members are set to testify today before Australia’s Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, following the devastating firebombing of their Melbourne synagogue in December 2024—an attack allegedly orchestrated by Iran’s IRGC. As the commission probes security preparedness for Jewish communities, it’s revealed the synagogue’s Torah scrolls were damaged despite being in a fireproof safe, and rebuilding will take years. The surge in antisemitic incidents since October 2023 has tripled operational costs for Jewish security groups, exposing the growing challenge of combating both overt and subtle forms of hate. Testimonies from police, counterterrorism experts, and Home Affairs officials are set to shape the commission’s findings, established after the Bondi Beach terror attack in December 2025. The Adass Israel testimony offers a raw, personal account of the trauma and urgent need for stronger protections.

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