Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has labeled a shooting at Bondi Beach's Chanukah By the Sea celebration as a "devastating terrorist incident" during a press conference on December 14, 2025. The attack occurred on the first day of Hanukkah, a festival marking Jewish resilience and faith.
Albanese emphasized the deliberate targeting of Jewish Australians during what should have been a joyous occasion, calling it "an act of evil antisemitism" that struck "the heart of our nation." He affirmed that such violence contradicts Australia's values, stating: "There is no place for this hate, violence, and terrorism in our nation. We will eradicate it."
The prime minister framed the attack as a threat to all Australians, urging unity against extremism. Authorities are investigating the incident as a terrorism-related case, with heightened security measures implemented at public gatherings nationwide.
