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OPINION: Why a Royal Commission on Antisemitism Risks Deepening Division, Not Ending It

13/01/2026

Australia has announced a Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion following the Bondi terrorist attack. The intent is clear. Antisemitism is real. The grief is real. Jewish Australians deserve safety, dignity, and protection – as all Australians do. But good intent does not guarantee…

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OPINION: Why a Royal Commission on Antisemitism Risks Deepening Division, Not Ending It

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