After Bondi Beach Attack, Australia Is Urged to Act Faster Against Antisemitism

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Amelia NierenbergDecember 15, 2025 at 04:33 PM

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Following a deadly attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in December 2025 that killed at least 15 people, Australia's special envoy on antisemitism, Jillian Segal, urged the government to take faster action against rising threats targeting the Jewish community. Segal stated the attack, while shocking, was not unexpected given the increase in antisemitic incidents since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel, including arson attacks on a synagogue and a day care center. She called for increased security for the Jewish community and for the government to act on recommendations she presented in July, which include countering antisemitism online, monitoring media content, and withholding funding from universities that fail to act against antisemitism. While Prime Minister Albanese said the government would consider the recommendations, they have been controversial, with some accusing Segal of bias.

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Israel 60% Benjamin Netanyahu 70% Bondi Beach ×270% Anthony Albanese ×280% Australia ×480% Jillian Segal ×4100%

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