Jul 2, 2026 – 1.02pmThe head of a progressive Jewish group has pointed the finger at the far-right and pro-Israel advocates for a torrent of abuse she received online, including being labelled a traitor for criticism of Israel.Sarah Schwartz, the co-founder and executive director of the Jewish Council of Australia, provided evidence to the antisemitism royal commission on Thursday, arguing against “punitive” approaches seeking to blame pro-Palestine activists for antisemitism.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles