Families of Jewish victims’ full letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calling for royal commission

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Our loved ones were celebrating Chanukah at Bondi Beach, a festival of light and joy, in an iconic public space that should have been safe.

You owe us answers. You owe us accountability. And you owe Australians the truth.

Senior legal, security, and political leaders from across the country have come together in an unprecedented display of public support for a Commonwealth royal commission. The rise of antisemitism in Australia goes far beyond one state jurisdiction. It is a national crisis that demands a powerful national response.

In just the past few days following the Bondi attack, a Jewish family’s car was firebombed, and a man in Western Australia was arrested after posting messages of support following the Bondi attack while stockpiling weapons and in possession of Hamas and Hezbollah flags. This threat is real, and it is escalating.

The dangerous rise of antisemitism and radicalism in Australia is not going away.

We need strong action now. We need leadership now.

You cannot bring back our loved ones. But with a well-led Commonwealth royal commission and strong action, you may be able to save many more.”

Abesidon family

Amzalak family

Britvan family

Brutman family

Goldhirsch family

Gurman family

Gutnick family

Joseph family

Kastel family

Kleytman family

Levitan family

Morrison family

Schlanger family

Tetelroyd family

Tretiak family

Ulman family

Weitzen family