Is the media’s reporting on Gaza really fuelling antisemitism?

That is the question facing the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, which has been examining the role of the public broadcasters – the ABC and SBS.

Jul 14, 2026, updated Jul 14, 2026

Is the media’s reporting on Israel’s attacks on Gaza fuelling antisemitism?

That’s the question facing the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion – which has been examining the role of the public broadcasters – the ABC and SBS.

Appearing before the commission was Australia’s Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism, Jillian Segal – who came out swinging at the broadcasters’ Middle East coverage, recommending it be overseen by an independent committee.

But do Segal’s claims stack up?

Today, former Media Watch host and ABC Alumni board member Jonathan Holmes on the submission ABC alumni put to the Commission, and the role of the public broadcaster in reporting on war. 

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Guest: Former media watch host Jonathan Holmes

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