A royal commission examining antisemitism hears testimony that some Jewish residents in Melbourne feel safer relocating to Israel than remaining in Melbourne, despite the ongoing security situation in the Middle East. According to accounts presented to the inquiry, the decision is driven by concerns about antisemitism experienced locally rather than by perceived physical danger associated with the conflict environment in Israel. The submissions argue that, for certain individuals and families, the threat of antisemitic incidents in Australia outweighs the risks they associate with travel and life in a war-affected region. The reports do not specify the identities of witnesses or provide detailed incident data in the excerpts provided. They also do not outline the commission’s findings or whether the claims are being independently verified within the proceedings. The matter is raised in the context of the commission’s broader examination of how antisemitism affects Jewish communities’ sense of safety and decision-making, including considerations around community security and personal well-being.