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Opinion Australia shooting terrifies Jews worldwide — and strengthens the case for Israel
The killing of Jews at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney underscores how fragile Jewish safety remains — and why the idea of a Jewish homeland still resonates
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Fast Forward These are the victims of the Bondi Beach Hanukkah celebration shooting in Sydney
A local rabbi, a Holocaust survivor and a 12-year-old girl are among those killed
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Opinion The 3 responses to the Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack that could make Jews safer
At least 11 people were killed and dozens wounded at a Chabad event in Sydney
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News Timeline: How attacks on Jews in Australia have been growing since Oct. 7
The Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting has jolted Australia as antisemitic violence reaches new threshold
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Fast Forward Unarmed man who tackled Bondi Beach Hanukkah attacker identified as Ahmed al-Ahmed
A Jewish man threw something at the shooter after al-Ahmed disarmed him
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Fast Forward Bondi Beach witnesses, including antisemitism activist, describe grim scene after Hanukkah attack
The pro-Israel activist Arsen Ostrovsky was injured in the attack.
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Opinion I grew up believing Australia was the best place to be Jewish. This Hanukkah shooting forces a reckoning I do not want.
The Bondi Beach shooting at a Chabad event in Sydney has killed at least 15 people, including a rabbi
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Fast Forward Hanukkah shooting leaves at least 15 dead at Australia’s most popular beach
Families were gathered at Bondi Beach for a Chabad event to celebrate the first night of the holiday
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