Australia
Song honors Bondi attack hero: Jewish musicians from Sydney in praise of Ahmed al-Ahmed
While initially trying to care for their family from afar, the tragedy prompted Simmon and Tuvel to channel their grief into a song, hoping that it reaches Ahmed.
Australian defense department chief to replace Kevin Rudd as US ambassador
Three people shot dead in Australia's New South Wales, police say town in lockdown
Australia's Albanese: 'I am deeply and profoundly sorry' for Bondi Beach massacre
Australian rabbis join calls urging Albanese to launch a royal commission on antisemitism
The Rabbinical Association of Australasia said the government's responses to the country's atmosphere of antisemitism had not been sufficient.
US airstrikes against ISIS in Nigeria raise questions over strategy - analysis
US airstrikes hit ISIS camps in Nigeria on Christmas Day in what officials said was a joint operation, raising questions over whether further action will follow.
Police up presence in response to calls for Sydney 'bashing day' rally against 'Middle Easterns'
Police promised to take a zero-tolerance policy against any potential violent protest, which was planned at the site of the Cronulla riots.
Showing up for a global family: Comforting Sydney's Jews after the Bondi Beach massacre - opinion
If our presence can offer even a sliver of comfort – if it can help the Sydney community feel the embrace of a global family – then the journey will have been worthwhile.
Mourning from Montreal: Bondi Beach massacre a wake-up call for Canada's Jews - opinion
Everyone knows Bondi Beach could have happened in Montreal, Toronto, or Ottawa – where a woman was stabbed simply for shopping in the kosher section in Loblaws – an iconic Canadian supermarket.
Grapevine, December 26, 2025: In his father’s footsteps
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Australian police name John Argento as suspect in Melbourne Hanukkah vehicle arson
Argento is known to police, with an outstanding warrant for deception-related offenses, and is known by law enforcement to frequent the inner southern and northern suburbs of Melbourne.
Antisemitic incidents in Australia rose by 600% in days following Bondi Beach massacre
Online antisemitic discourse, reports of verbal attacks, and property damage, in Australia spiked by up to 600% following the Bondi Beach terror attack, Israeli government data shows.
Norway Social Party lights Hanukkah candles in honor of Palestinians in Gaza
Socialist Left Party leader said at the candle lighting ceremony that it was conducted "for the people of Palestine and the victims, but also those who were killed because they were Jews in Sydney.
Australia creates special honor list for heroes of Bondi attack, will open nominations to public
The public will be able to nominate those they believe worthy of being honored for their actions in response to the Hanukkah party terrorist attack that claimed the lives of 15 and wounded 40.
