A royal commission report emphasizes the need for improved security measures at Jewish events after a terror risk was identified at a Hanukah festival.
A royal commission report has called for enhanced policing at Jewish festivals following a flagged high terror risk for a Hanukah event at Bondi Beach, Sydney. The report was released on April 30, 2026. [source]
This interim report, part of the royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion, includes 14 recommendations. It scrutinized the actions of agencies before a December attack that resulted in 15 deaths. [source]
The report states that Sydney’s Jewish community had warned police of a ‘high’ threat of an attack at the Chanukah by the Sea festival. However, New South Wales police reportedly did not conduct a thorough risk assessment for the event. [source]
The commission found no legislative gaps that could have prevented the attack but stressed the importance of better coordination of policing at Jewish festivals and events to boost security. [source]
Sydney’s Jewish community told police of a ‘high’ threat of an attack at December’s Chanukah by the Sea festival.
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- https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/30/bondi-beach-antisemitism-royal-commission-findings-ntwnfb — Details on the royal commission report, its findings, and recommendations.