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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) \u2014 The head of an inquiry into antisemitism in Australia on Tuesday said Jewish witnesses who appeared before it are facing online harassment and bigotry and issued a condemnation.<\/p>\n

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The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion was created in response to two gunmen allegedly inspired by the Islamic State group slaying 15 people at a Sydney Hanukkah celebration in December. Royal commissions are Australia\u2019s highest form of public inquiry.<\/p>\n

The commission\u2019s head, former High Court judge Virginia Bell, said Jewish witnesses who testified about their experiences of antisemitism since public hearings began on May 4 have been subjected to online \u201charassment and intimidation.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have received reports from a number of witnesses concerning a dramatic increase in online hate messages after they have given evidence,\u201d Bell said.<\/p>\n

\u201cQuite what this undiluted level of hatred and bigotry directed towards members of the Jewish community is thought to benefit by those who post these remarks is lost on me,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

The commission was recording the \u201coffensive social media posts,\u201d Bell said, and in one case the harassment has been referred to police.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe commission has, as one of its principal objects, understanding and assessing the lived experience of antisemitism by members of the Jewish community and it is being informed by conduct of this character,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

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The first two weeks of hearings scrutinized the nature and prevalence of antisemitism in Australia\u2019s institutions and society.<\/p>\n

During the first week of hearings, a 68-year-old man was charged with wearing a shirt emblazoned with a \u201cprohibited Nazi symbol\u201d outside the commission in Sydney, a police statement.<\/p>\n

The design appeared to incorporate a Star of David superimposed over a swastika with the slogan: \u201cAntisemitism. Proud to be accused. Speak up!\u201d<\/p>\n

The commission said in a statement at the time it was \u201cappalled\u201d that an \u201cantisemitic shirt\u201d had been worn in its vicinity. The commission assured witnesses that safety protocols were in place around the building.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe royal commission is determined to investigate antisemitism in Australia without fear or intimidation,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n

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