A handout photo taken and released by the Australian Prime Minister's Office on December 15, 2025 shows Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese laying flowers at the Bondi Pavillion at Bondi Beach. (AFP)
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News1815-12-2025, 16:09

'Australia Stands United Against Hatred': PM Albanese Lights Chanukah Candle After Sydney Attack

  • PM Albanese lit a Chanukah candle, expressing solidarity with Australia's Jewish community after a deadly attack.
  • The attack at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration in Sydney's Bondi Beach claimed 16 lives.
  • Albanese emphasized Australia's unity against hatred and terror, stating the nation will "confront the darkness with light."
  • The incident, involving a father and son, has been classified as a terrorist attack, prompting a joint counter-terrorism operation.

Why It Matters: PM Albanese's candle lighting signifies Australia's unity against hatred after terror.

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