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A Jewish student testified at Australia's Royal Commission on Antisemitism regarding the harassment she faced at the Australian National University. She described a pervasive environment of fear and antisemitism that intensified following the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.
Why it matters
The testimony highlights growing tensions on university campuses and the challenges of maintaining social cohesion amidst international geopolitical conflicts.
A Jewish student was called a “baby killer” and “genocide supporter” on a prestigious Australian university campus by people taking part in the country’s longest-running university encampment in 2024.
The article reports on official testimony provided to a government commission, maintaining a neutral tone by focusing on the witness's lived experience.
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