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In London, four vehicles belonging to Hatzola Northwest, a Jewish ambulance service, were set ablaze in an apparent antisemitic attack in Golders Green; investigators are probing the arson and there were no reported injuries.
An overnight explosion damaged the outer wall of a Jewish school in Amsterdam and the mayor called it a targeted attack against the Jewish community. Security was heightened as Dutch leaders condemned antisemitism and police released images of a suspected attacker. The incident fits a broader pattern of antisemitic violence in Europe, with related incidents in Rotterdam and Liège earlier in the week and expressions of solidarity from international leaders.
An overnight explosion damaged the outer wall of a Jewish school in Amsterdam's Buitenveldert district, with no injuries reported. Mayor Femke Halsema described it as a deliberate attack on the Jewish community and said Amsterdam must be a safe place for Jews, as police review CCTV footage and security at Jewish sites was tightened amid broader antisemitism concerns in the Netherlands.
An overnight explosion damaged the outer wall of a Jewish school in Amsterdam’s Buitenveldert, described by the mayor as a targeted attack on the Jewish community. The incident comes amid a broader wave of antisemitic violence in Europe tied to the Israel–Iran conflict, with related attacks and arrests reported in Rotterdam and Liège, and a separate synagogue incident in Michigan and a car-ramming attack in the United States under investigation.
An explosion damaged a Jewish school in Amsterdam early Saturday with no injuries; the mayor described it as a deliberate attack on the Jewish community, with security at Jewish sites heightened in the Netherlands after a Rotterdam synagogue incident earlier in the week.
The Chabad House in Kathmandu was evicted by its landlord due to fears of antisemitism and being associated with Israelis, prompting the Jewish community to seek a new location amid challenges and past attacks, highlighting issues of safety and acceptance for Jews in Nepal.
A car with a 'Happy Chanukah' sign was firebombed in Melbourne, suspected to be an antisemitic attack, shortly after a deadly terror attack at Bondi Beach. Authorities are investigating, and community leaders express concern over rising antisemitism in Australia.
Two men in Greater Manchester were thwarted from carrying out what could have been the UK's deadliest terrorist attack on the Jewish community, involving plans to smuggle weapons and target a Jewish gathering, with the plot uncovered by an undercover police operation.
Dan Elkayam, a passionate footballer and kind-hearted individual, was tragically killed in the Bondi Beach shooting targeting Sydney’s Jewish community. Remembered for his love of football, his inclusive nature, and his plans to make a positive impact through charity, his death has deeply affected his loved ones and community, who are mourning his loss and celebrating his life.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar urged Jews in Western countries to move to Israel due to rising antisemitism, especially after the Sydney attack that killed 15 people at a Jewish event. This call follows increased concerns about safety for Jewish communities worldwide amid tensions in Gaza and global antisemitic incidents. Israel's Law of Return allows any Jewish person to immigrate and gain citizenship.
Before the Bondi massacre, Australian Jews lived with a constant sense of danger, marked by armed guards at synagogues, secure facilities, and a history of antisemitic attacks, reflecting ongoing fears within the community.
Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez faced calls for resignation after sharing conspiracy theories about the Sydney terror attack, which he later apologized for, amid broader criticism over his remarks on Middle East conflicts and antisemitism.
Funerals have begun for victims of a terrorist attack on Bondi Beach, Sydney, with 15 funerals planned for those killed, including Rabbi Eli Schlanger. The attack, which coincided with Hanukkah, was carried out by a suspect who was charged after waking from a coma. The community mourns deeply amid ongoing investigations and heightened security.
Naveed Akram, the suspect in the deadly Bondi Beach shooting targeting Australia's Jewish community, has been charged with 59 offences including 15 counts of murder and a terrorist act, with the attack being Australia's deadliest since 1996 and believed to be motivated by Islamic State ideology. The incident resulted in 15 deaths, including two rabbis, a Holocaust survivor, and a child, and injured dozens. Akram, critically injured, was charged from hospital, and the case is scheduled for April 2026. The attack has prompted national mourning and discussions on antisemitism.
The New York Giants express condolences for the victims of a shooting at Brown University and an attack on the Jewish community in Sydney, emphasizing unity and condemning hate and violence during the holiday season.