House Speaker Johnson meets Ahmed Al-Ahmed, the hero of the Sydney Hanukkah assault
Speaker Johnson Meets Hero Ahmed Al-Ahmed Mike Johnson, the Speaker of the House of Commons, had a meeting at Parliament House on Thursday with Ahmed Al-Ahmed, a Syrian-born Australian who disarmed a gunman during a Chanukah event at Bondi Beach in Sydney. “Ahmed is a brave hero who thwarted an anti-Semitic terrorist attack in Australia […]
Jewish organization alerted police about a terror plan for a Hanukkah event prior to the Bondi attack
Warnings and Tragedy at the Hanukkah-by-the-Sea Event It has come to light that Jewish security agencies had alerted authorities about a significant risk of a terrorist attack during the Hanukkah-by-the-Sea celebration in Bondi, just weeks before tragedy struck. A confidential report from the NSW Community Security Group (CSG NSW) raised concerns about potential lone-actor assaults […]
Why the significance of Hanukkah is important in a world divided by hatred
Reflections on Hanukkah and Recent Tragedies Over two thousand years ago, Judas Maccabees spearheaded a notable Jewish uprising against the Greco-Syrian army, successfully reclaiming Jerusalem and the Second Temple. It’s a well-known story—one that centers on the miracle of a small amount of oil lasting eight days instead of just one, allowing the Maccabees time […]
Glenn Beck cautions that the Hanukkah violence in Sydney shows the West is ignoring the risk of another Holocaust.
Anti-Semitic Attacks During Hanukkah Weekend On December 14, a father-and-son duo, influenced by Islamic State ideology, opened fire at a busy Hanukkah celebration in Bondi Beach, Sydney. The attack resulted in 15 fatalities and left over 40 individuals injured, including children and elderly attendees. Authorities have labeled it a direct anti-Semitic terrorist action. This tragic […]
Trump expresses concern that Congress is ‘turning antisemitic’ at Hanukkah event, suggests new cost for WH ballroom
Trump’s Remarks During Hanukkah Celebration During a Hanukkah celebration on Tuesday night, President Trump expressed concerns about Congress growing “anti-Semitic” and announced plans to fortify the White House ballroom, claiming it could cost $400 million, which is double the original estimate. Trump’s speech primarily highlighted his achievements in support of Israel, but he also pointed […]
Hanukkah present from Bloomingdale’s included a ‘Free Palestine’ message
A holiday gift that was meant to bring joy has instead ignited controversy. Bloomingdale’s is now facing scrutiny after a customer reported that a store employee had placed a handwritten note reading “Liberate Palestine” inside the package of Hanukkah pajamas. Ariel Harris shared her experience on social media, mentioning that her boyfriend gifted her the […]
Police Commissioner: Bondi Beach attackers went to the Philippines shortly before the shooting at the Hanukkah celebration in Sydney
Authorities in Australia have disclosed that the father-son pair implicated in the alarming anti-Semitic attack near Bondi Beach, Sydney, recently traveled to the Philippines. This incident, which took place during a Hanukkah celebration, involved suspects Sajid Akram, 50, and his son Naveed Akram, 24, who opened fire on the crowd. A report indicates that only […]
Lindsey Graham describes Australia as ‘sadly weak’ following the Hanukkah incident.
Senator Criticizes Australian Leadership After Sydney Attack Senator Lindsey Graham has strongly criticized Australia’s Prime Minister following a recent terrorist attack during a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, labeling the country’s leadership as “pathetically weak.” He expressed concern that this weakness has led to neglecting warnings from Israel regarding threats to the Jewish community. In a […]
Democrats criticize the attack on Hanukkah in Australia amid divisions within the party over Israel.
Response to Hanukkah Attacks Sparks Debate Within Democratic Party Democratic lawmakers have swiftly denounced the tragic Hanukkah shootings in Australia, but one senator has highlighted a dissonance with ongoing anti-Israel sentiments present in the party. A mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney on Sunday resulted in the deaths of at least 15 individuals and […]
Syrian immigrant who subdued a gunman at a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach is injured but says he would act the same way again.
Tragic Shooting Near Bondi Beach During Hanukkah Celebration In a devastating incident on December 15, 2025, two gunmen launched an anti-Semitic attack during a Hanukkah festival near Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. The attack left at least 15 people dead and numerous others injured. Remarkably, a bystander, identified as Ahmed Al-Ahmed, managed to tackle and […]