Australia's Royal Commission into Antisemitism Takes a Tumultuous Turn A shocking revelation has emerged from the ongoing royal commission into antisemitism in Australia, as a Jewish professor recounts a harrowing experience with pro-Palestine student activists. Steven Prawer, a professor of physics at the University of Melbourne, took the stand to share his account of how his office was occupied by protesters, sparking concerns about the university's handling of the situation. Prof. Prawer revealed that at the time, he was unsure whether the occupation was a "terrorist attack" or a protest, highlighting the level of uncertainty and fear that can arise in such situations. The professor has now called on the University of Melbourne to demonstrate that it does not tolerate misbehavior, following the controversial decision to expel two student activists involved in the occupation. As the royal commission continues to shed light on the complex issues surrounding antisemitism, Prof. Prawer's testimony is set to spark further debate about the balance between free speech and the safety of university staff.
Royal commission into antisemitism hears professor whose office was occupied by protesters did not know at time whether it was a ‘terrorist attack’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Jewish professor has told the royal commission into antisemitism the University of Melbourne needs to show it doesn’t “tolerate misbehaviour” after the expulsion of two pro-Palestine student activists who occupied his office was overturned.Steven Prawer, a professor of physics, said on Tuesday that he had not known at the time whether it was a “terrorist attack”. Continue reading...
