On Sunday, December 14, 2025, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the shooting at the Chanukah By the Sea celebration on Bondi Beach as a "devastating terrorist incident." 🕎💔
Speaking at a press conference, Albanese condemned the attack as a deliberate act of terrorism targeting the Jewish community on the first day of Hanukkah, a time meant for joy and light. "This is a targeted attack on Jewish Australians on the first day of Hanukkah, which should be a day of joy, a celebration of faith," he said.
He went on to call the violence "an act of evil antisemitism, terrorism that has struck the heart of our nation," and stressed that an attack on Jewish Australians is an attack on all Australians. "There is no place for this hate, violence and terrorism in our nation," Albanese declared. "Let me be clear: we will eradicate it."
The prime minister’s strong words serve as a rallying cry for unity against hate and violence. As Hanukkah continues, communities across Australia are standing together to honor the festival of lights and reject antisemitism. ✨🙏
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Australian PM: Bondi Beach shooting a 'devastating terrorist incident'
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