Hundreds had gathered for an event at Bondi Beach called Chanukah by the Sea, which was celebrating the start of the Hanukkah Jewish festival.
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News1814-12-2025, 23:26

Israel Probes Hezbollah/LeT Links in Sydney Shooting; Netanyahu Slams Australia

  • Israeli authorities are investigating a mass shooting at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach.
  • The probe is examining possible links to hostile groups such as Hezbollah, Hamas, or Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
  • Investigators are assessing if the Jewish community in Sydney was the intended target of the attack.
  • Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu accused the Australian government of fueling antisemitism and inaction prior to the shooting.
  • The attack resulted in at least 12 deaths and several injuries, with two gunmen involved; one shooter was killed, and two individuals are in custody.

Why It Matters: Potential foreign terror links to a Sydney attack raise global security concerns.

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