Hanukkah celebration
Hero Refugee Who Prevented Further Bloodshed in Sydney's Bondi Beach Attack Faces Uncertain Immigration Status
Dec 15, 2025 08:21 pm CST
A Middle Eastern refugee demonstrated extraordinary courage during a terrorist attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach by disarming a shooter, potentially saving numerous lives. Despite his heroic actions and having an Australian family, he remains on a temporary visa with no clear path to permanent residency after nearly a decade in the country. The attack, which killed 15 people, has been classified as an antisemitic terrorist incident targeting a Hanukkah celebration.
Bondi Beach Terror Attack Claims Life of Rabbi Eli Schlanger Who Commemorated Mumbai Attack Victims
Dec 15, 2025 06:01 pm CST
Rabbi Eli Schlanger, who recently organized a memorial for 2008 Mumbai attack victims, was among 15 people killed in an antisemitic terrorist attack during Hanukkah celebrations at Bondi Beach, Sydney. The 41-year-old father of five was remembered for his community service and kindness. Australian PM Anthony Albanese has condemned the attack and proposed stricter gun laws in response.