Israeli president’s four-day trip marked by remembrance, unity with Jewish community, and push to renew bilateral ties.
Australia
The alleged Bondi gunmen condemned Zionists in a recording justifying the Hanukkah attack that killed 15.
“As a rabbi in Sydney, I implore you not to betray the Jewish people and not God Himself,” wrote Rabbi Schlanger following Australia’s decision to recognize a Palestinian state.
Uncertainty and fear will remain part of our reality, but the light of our faith will not flicker or fail.
Israeli leaders continue to take Australia’s government to task for not only failing to combat antisemitism, but inadvertently encouraging it with their hostility toward Israel.
What happened on Bondi Beach the first night of Hanukkah should shock the conscience of the nation and demand more than just words of sympathy.
Israeli minister blames Australian government’s recognition of ‘Palestine’ for deadly Sydney Chanukah attack.
President Isaac Herzog called the deadly shooting “vile” terrorism, while Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said he was “appalled” by the incident.
The relationship between Israel and Australia is much more than diplomatic; it is profoundly human.
Australia is facing an “antisemitism crisis,” said lawmaker Andrew Wallace.
