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Sydney Royal Commission Opens Antisemitism Probe Following Bondi Attack

Sydney Royal Commission Opens Antisemitism Probe IntoFollowing Bondi Attack

Is this a politically biased inquiry that deflects from Israel's actions or a crucial review following government inaction that allowed hatred to fester unchecked?

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Sydney Royal Commission Opens Antisemitism Probe Following Bondi Attack

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Above: Flowers are laid as a memorial is held to honor the victims at Bondi Beach one week after Bondi Beach shooting on Dec. 21, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. Image credit: Bo Wenwen/China News Service/VCG/Getty Images

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