In response to the Bondi attack, it is tempting, as many on the Jewish left have done for years, to promote the idea of safety through solidarity, according to which the strengthening of bonds between different marginalized communities is the key to each other’s protection. But as a colleague said to me recently, the pursuit of safety may be a delusion. Such sentiments feel empty in the face of an attack like Bondi. Indeed, so few of these communities enjoy any sense of safety in the unfolding era of political violence and instability.
Archiv: Bondi Beach massacre 14-12-2025
Australia‘s Albanese rejects Netanyahu comment that Palestine recognition prompted Sydney killings
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s accusation that Canberra‘s recognition of Palestinian statehood fuelled antisemitism following the deadly shooting in Sydney.
In an interview with ABC News, Albanese said he doesn‘t accept a link between Palestine‘s recognition and the shooting attack at the Hanukkah celebration in Bondi Beach.
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on terrorist attack in Sydney, Australia
(December 14, 2025)
The Secretary-General strongly condemns the heinous terrorist attack on a celebration of Hanukkah in Sydney, Australia. He expresses his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and extends his wishes for a swift and full recovery to those injured.
The Secretary-General stands in solidarity with the people and Government of Australia during this difficult time. The Secretary-General expresses his solidarity with the Jewish community in the country and worldwide as they gather to celebrate peace and light.
The Secretary-General unequivocally condemns antisemitism in all its forms and reiterates that attacks on religious communities and peaceful celebrations strike at the core values of tolerance, coexistence and human dignity.
Bondi Beach Survivor‘s Shocking Claim About Police Inaction During 20 Minutes of Terror
(December 14, 2025)
The account, provided by eyewitness Shmulik Scuri, has intensified scrutiny of the New South Wales Police tactics during the attack, which has been declared a terrorist incident that left at least 12 people dead and 29 injured.
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Mr Scuri, who was with his family, told reporters that for ‘20 minutes‘ shooters continued to fire while approximately four police officers stood by without returning fire. He said one suspect reloaded openly, uninterrupted, and that officers did not engage.
‚Nobody gave fire back. Nothing. Like they froze,‘ he said. ‚I don‘t understand why.‘
How the Bondi terror attack unfolded | 7.30
Dec 15, 2025 #ABCNewsIndepth #ABCNewsAustralia
Australia is in shock following the terror attack at Bondi Beach that left 15 people dead. In an extended program of 7.30, we look at how the attack unfolded, hear from community leaders and people who were there. Plus, Sarah Ferguson interviews the Prime Minister and NSW Premier.