Mark Scott was questioned intently at the royal commission into antisemitism, where he said removing protesters may have inflamed tensions.

Fourth block of hearings in royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion examining lived experiences of Jewish students and academics

Interim vice chancellor Glyn Davis said the university choose an “honorable and reasonable” course of action designed to avoid a confrontation or violence.

The University of Melbourne vice-chancellor was asked at the Royal Commission on Antisemitism about student encampments.

Mark Scott was questioned intently at the royal commission into antisemitism, where he said removing protesters may have inflamed tensions.

Another university has apologised to Jewish students and staff over pro-Palestinian protests on campus, saying they feared US-style violence breaking out.