Antisemitism on the Rise: Bondi Beach Attack Highlights Global Concerns

A deadly shooting occurred during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, Australia, on December 14, 2025, where two gunmen, identified as a father and son, opened fire, resulting in at least 16 deaths and numerous injuries, including critical injuries to police officers.

This incident is part of a troubling rise in antisemitic incidents in Australia, with the Executive Council of Australian Jewry reporting over 3,700 anti-Jewish incidents since the Hamas-led assault on Israel on October 7, 2023.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the attack as antisemitic terrorism and emphasized the need for national unity and stronger protections for Jewish communities, while also facing criticism for his previous recognition of Palestine, which Israeli officials claim exacerbates antisemitism.

The attack has raised global concerns, prompting discussions about the safety and rights of minority communities amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region. In response to the rising antisemitism, Australia has implemented measures such as a special envoy to combat antisemitism and increased security at Jewish events worldwide, as leaders warn that such incidents threaten not only Jewish safety but democratic stability itself.