‘Evil dog, pig’: Jews targeted with vile abuse after appearing at royal commission
Witnesses at a royal commission into antisemitism have faced severe online abuse following their testimonies. The abuse includes calls for violence and dehumanizing language directed at Jewish Australians. Royal commissioner Virginia Bell has expressed concern over the alarming increase in hate messages targeting these individuals.
- ▪Witnesses have been subjected to calls for concentration camps and dehumanizing insults online.
- ▪An analysis revealed over 1000 antisemitic posts aimed at witnesses, including children.
- ▪The Dor Foundation highlighted the direct targeting of individuals sharing personal experiences during the commission.
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