\u201cWe have received reports from a number of witnesses concerning a dramatic increase in online hate messages after they have given evidence,\u201d Bell said.<\/p>\n
\u201cQuite what this undiluted level of hatred and bigotry directed towards members of the Jewish community is thought to benefit by those who post these remarks is lost on me,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
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