antisemitic violence
NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani Condemns Antisemitic Terror Attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach Hanukkah Celebration
Dec 15, 2025 03:41 pm CST
New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has condemned the deadly antisemitic attack at a Hanukkah celebration on Australia's Bondi Beach that killed 15 people, including Rabbi Eli Schlanger. Mamdani pledged to prioritize Jewish safety in NYC while mourning this latest act of violence targeting the global Jewish community.
Sydney Bondi Beach Mass Shooting: Gunmen Target Hanukkah Celebration Killing 16
Dec 15, 2025 02:12 pm CST
A deadly attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach left 16 people dead and over 40 injured when a father-son duo opened fire during a Hanukkah celebration. The gunmen, identified as Sajid and Naveed Akram, were eventually stopped by police and a heroic bystander. Evidence suggests links to IS terrorism in what has become Australia's deadliest shooting in nearly three decades.
Antisemitic Violence in Australia: A Timeline of Attacks Since October 2023
Dec 15, 2025 12:42 am CST
Australia has experienced a disturbing surge in antisemitic violence since October 2023, with attacks escalating from vandalism to deadly shootings. This comprehensive timeline documents incidents targeting synagogues, businesses, and Jewish communities across Sydney and Melbourne, including the tragic Hanukkah attack at Bondi Beach that claimed 12 lives in December 2025.
Israel Condemns Sydney Hanukkah Attack and Accuses Australia of Fueling Antisemitism
Dec 14, 2025 11:56 pm CST
Israeli leaders strongly criticized Australia following a deadly shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney that killed 11 people, claiming the Australian government's policies have contributed to rising antisemitism. Prime Minister Netanyahu referenced a previous warning to Australian PM Albanese that recognizing Palestinian statehood would inflame anti-Jewish sentiment.
Deadly Terrorist Attack at Manchester Synagogue During Yom Kippur Leaves Two Dead and Four Wounded
Oct 03, 2025 09:43 am CST
A terrorist attack occurred at a Manchester synagogue during Yom Kippur, resulting in two Jewish fatalities and four serious injuries when a British-Syrian man drove into pedestrians before stabbing them. The suspect, identified as 35-year-old Jihad Al-Shamie, was shot dead by police, while three others were arrested on terrorism charges. The incident has prompted increased security at synagogues across the UK as officials condemn the antisemitic violence.