University courses covering Israel-Palestine should be audited, Julian Leeser tells royal commission

Shadow education minister Julian Leeser is calling for universities to audit courses covering the Jewish community, Israel, and Palestine. Appearing before a royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion on Friday, Leeser said he remains deeply concerned about antisemitism on campuses since October twenty twenty-three—and that universities have not adequately addressed the issue. His son now avoids synagogues and community events due to fear, a detail that underscores his concern. The commission is examining security for the Jewish community this week.

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