Deadly Antisemitic Terror Attack at Sydney Hanukkah Celebration Kills 15, Injures Dozens

A terror attack at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach killed at least 15 and wounded 40, sparking national outrage and a search for answers in Australia.

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On December 14, 2025, a terror attack at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach killed at least 15 people and wounded about 40 others, marking a tragic event.

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This incident is Australia's deadliest shooting in three decades, sparking national anger, shock, and an urgent search for answers across the country.

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Rabbi Eli Schlanger, who built the local Jewish community, was among the victims. Authorities identified a father and son as perpetrators, labeling it an antisemitic terror act.

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The premeditated attack involved active improvised explosive devices. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the massacre and promised to implement tighter gun laws.

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The attack highlights a significant increase in hate crimes against Jews in Australia, prompting urgent national meetings to combat antisemitism since the Gaza conflict.

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Center-leaning sources frame this story by emphasizing the global rise and under-addressed nature of antisemitism, portraying it as a pervasive threat to Jews and Western civilization. They use emotionally charged language and connect the Sydney attack to a broader pattern of violence, while downplaying gun control as a primary solution, instead focusing on societal tolerance of hate.

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