Jewish Australian university staff and students say they felt unsafe on campus
Jewish students and staff at Australian universities have testified before a Royal Commission regarding a rise in antisemitism on campus since the October 2023 Hamas attacks. Witnesses reported feeling unsafe and criticized university administrations for failing to address harassment effectively.
Why it matters
The hearings highlight the growing tension on university campuses regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict and the adequacy of institutional responses to discrimination.
Liat told the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion about harassment while at the Australian National University. ( ABC News )
The article reports on the proceedings of a formal government commission, focusing on witness testimony.
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