Australian investigators say one attacker was recently fired from his job, a jihadist flag was found in the terrorists’ vehicle, and links to ISIS are now being examined.

Is it just a coincidence that there has been so much antisemitism in Australia during the same period that the Australian government has been turning against Israel and tolerating local pro-Hamas activity? Opinion.

From Yeruham and Sderot in the south to Acco and Hispin in the north, yeshiva students light candles, sing, dance, and study Torah, marking the first night of Hanukkah.

Defense Minister Israel Katz visits Sheba Medical Center, offering encouragement and support to injured IDF soldiers and their families, and promising to support them throughout their journey.

The New South Wales Health Secretary updated the death toll of the shooting attack in Sydney to 16, including a child who succumbed to their wounds at the hospital.

Authorities in Europe and the US increased security at Hanukkah events and Jewish sites after an antisemitic terror attack in Sydney killed at least 11 people, prompting global vigilance.

Marking the first night of Hanukkah, the US president’s daughter said the Sydney terror attack underscores the need for compassion, sanctifying G-d’s name, and bringing light into a dark world.

<p>Following the terror attack at a Hanukkah event at Bodi Beach in Sydney, Australia, the Israeli National Security Council issued a statement warning: "History has taught us that it is possible that terror supporters will try to carry out copycat attacks, inspired by this event."</p><p>The Council called on Israelis abroad to adhere to several precautions, including avoiding unsecured public events, including events at synagogues, Chabad houses, Hanukkah parties, etc.</p><p>The NSC also called on Israelis to be vigilant when near Jewish/Israeli locations, and report to the security forces if anything out of the ordinary is detected (a suspicious person or object).</p>