Reuters reported on the investigation of anti-Semitism after the shooting in Australia

Australia's Royal Commission has launched an investigation into anti-Semitism following the shooting at a Jewish festival on Bondi Beach in December. This was reported by the Reuters news agency on February 14.

The article notes that the commission will consider the causes and course of the attack, the manifestation of anti-Semitism and how the public reacted to the attack. The results of the investigation will be published by December 2026.

According to retired judge Virginia Bell, who headed the commission, the investigation will also affect the security measures that were organized at the event.

"The Commission needs to examine the security measures in connection with this event and report on how effectively our intelligence and law enforcement agencies acted," Bell said.

Red Sand: Mass murder took place on a beach in Sydney

At least ten people died as a result of the incident.

On December 14, criminals opened fire on people near Bondi Beach in Sydney during an event dedicated to the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. At the same time, one of the armed criminals was shot dead, the second was treated, while the third attacker surrendered to the police. It was noted that this incident qualifies as a terrorist act.

16 people became victims of the terrorist attack. According to the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, Russian citizens were among the victims.

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