Antisemitism 'allowed to come into the open' says Bondi victim's daughter
Summary
Sheina Gutnick, whose father was killed in a shooting at a Hanukkah event in Bondi Beach, Australia, shared her experience of rising antisemitism in the country. The royal commission into antisemitism is hearing testimonies about the recent attack and increasing antisemitic attitudes linked to events in the Middle East.Key Facts
- The Bondi Beach attack in December killed 15 people during a Hanukkah event.
- Gunman Sajid Akram was killed by police; his son Naveed Akram was injured and charged with murder and terrorism offences.
- Sheina Gutnick's father died trying to stop the attackers.
- Gutnick reported receiving threatening messages and noted antisemitism becoming more openly expressed in Australia since October 2023.
- The royal commission into antisemitism has received nearly 7,500 submissions and will hold public hearings until 15 May.
- An interim report recommended gun reform and better policing at Jewish events.
- The rise in antisemitism is partly linked to events in the Middle East and reflects a pattern seen in other Western countries.
- The commission will release its final report on the shooting's first anniversary.
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