Retribution fears as Australian Muslims see surge in Islamophobic hate since Bondi terror attack

Following the Bondi beach attack in Australia, Muslim Australians have experienced a surge in Islamophobic hate, including offensive phone calls to mosques and street harassment. Security has been increased at mosques in response. Religious leaders are expressing concern that societal divisions are contributing to the targeting of various groups with hatred. The rise in Islamophobia coincides with the Jewish community also dealing with trauma from a separate attack. Despite the increase in abuse, Muslim leaders are mourning the Bondi victims and emphasizing that the community will not claim victimhood.

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