Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion was created in response to Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre; AP|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.The commission’s 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 “harassment and intimidation.”3 View gallery Protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Sydney following Bondi Beach attack (Photo: Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)“We have received reports from a number of witnesses concerning a dramatic increase in online hate messages after they have given evidence,” Bell said.“Quite 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,” she added.The commission was recording the “offensive social media posts,” Bell said, and in one case the harassment has been referred to police.3 View gallery Flowers pile up at memorial to Bondi Beach massacre (Photo: Mark Baker/AP)During the first week of hearings, a 68-year-old man was charged with wearing a shirt emblazoned with a “prohibited Nazi symbol” outside the commission in Sydney.The design appeared to incorporate a Star of David superimposed over a swastika with the slogan: “Antisemitism. Proud to be accused. Speak up!”3 View gallery Gunmen take aim at Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, killikng 15(Photo: According to Section 27A of the Copyright Act)The commission said in a statement at the time it was “appalled” that an “antisemitic shirt” had been worn in its vicinity. The commission assured witnesses that safety protocols were in place around the building.“The royal commission is determined to investigate antisemitism in Australia without fear or intimidation,” the statement said.