Bondi Beach Hanukkah Attack Prompts Hate Speech Crackdown
December 18, 2025
2:37 am
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pledged tougher action against hate speech on Thursday following a deadly attack on a Jewish holiday gathering at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, as mourners gathered to bury the youngest of the victims.
The promise came as family, friends, and members of the Jewish community said farewell to 10 year old Matilda, one of 15 people killed when gunmen opened fire during a Hanukkah celebration on Sunday. Authorities say the attack shocked the country and intensified fears about rising antisemitism.
Matilda’s white coffin was decorated with yellow toy bees, a reference to her middle name, Bee. …
