Woman allegedly makes antisemitic comments at Bondi attack site
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Alex Ryvchin was at the Bondi Beach terrorist attack scene when the alleged comments were made. (ABC News: Jak Rowland)
A woman has been charged after allegedly making antisemitic comments to Jewish leaders and Sydney Swans players at the Bondi Beach terror attack site.
Police were called to Archer Park on Wednesday following reports of the 67-year-old confronting the group.
She is expected to face Waverley Court in September.
A woman will face court after allegedly making antisemitic comments to a group including Jewish leaders and Sydney Swans players at the site of the Bondi Beach terror attack.
Officers were called to Archer Park on Wednesday afternoon after a 67-year-old woman allegedly confronted the group and made abusive comments.
Executive Council of Australian Jewry Co-CEO, Alex Ryvchin was with one of the victims who was shot during the targeted December attack on a Jewish event, which claimed 15 lives.
He said the woman made comments directly to them, including "Evil Zionist".
He said the incident was also confronting for the Sydney Swans team who were visiting the site to show solidarity.
"It's grossly insensitive, it's more than that, it's inhuman and it gave them a real life example of what the Jewish community has to deal with on a daily basis," he said.
In a statement on the day of the incident, police said officers patrolling the area as part of Operation Shelter had attended the park, but that no further action would be taken.
The alleged incident happened at Archer Park, the scene of the December Bondi terror attack. (ABC News: Che Chorley)
Mr Ryvchin said the survivor of the mass shooting went to police to make a complaint.
"We see what happens in our society when incitement and hatred and vilification goes unchecked," he said.
Police on Friday issued the woman with a court attendance notice and said she was charged with offensive language.
"We're very grateful for it, we think it's the right move by the police and sends a strong signal throughout the country," Mr Ryvchin said.
The woman is expected to face Waverley Court in September.
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