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The royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion concluded its public hearings after four months, hearing from over 300 witnesses—including many sharing harrowing, first-time accounts of fear and abuse. Sparked by the Bondi attack, the inquiry aimed to drive real change but faced criticism over a narrow definition of antisemitism, limited inclusion of Jewish Australians supporting Palestine, and insufficient exploration of broader racism. Despite these gaps, personal testimonies underscored the urgent human cost, while calls for more witnesses were met with a shortened deadline to avoid clashing with the Bondi anniversary. Experts question whether the commission fully captured modern antisemitism’s complexities, especially around conflating criticism of Israel with hate. Yet, the nation holds out hope that its final recommendations will deliver tangible safety measures and restore trust in a community shaken by violence and division.

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