SYDNEY, Australia — Bondi Beach terror attack survivor and human rights attorney Arsen Ostrovsky shared a harrowing account of his experience during the third round of hearings for Australia’s Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.

Ostrovsky, who was present during the deadly attack, described the overwhelming, dehumanizing, and vicious online abuse he and others have faced in the aftermath. He testified on Monday as the commission examined the spread of hate speech both online and in traditional media.

The royal commission, established in January, continues to hear from witnesses who have experienced antisemitic incidents. Monday’s session focused heavily on the role of digital platforms and media in amplifying hate.

Photos from the scene show tributes, flowers, and Israeli flags left in memory of the victims, as well as security measures at affected sites.

Ostrovsky’s testimony underscores the lasting trauma faced by survivors and the broader challenges of combating rising antisemitism in Australia and around the world.

The commission’s work is expected to produce recommendations aimed at improving social cohesion and addressing hate speech.

The hearings continue as Australia grapples with the impact of the Bondi Beach attack and its ripple effects on the Jewish community and society at large.