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Netanyahu Blames Palestinian Support for Sydney Shooting Violence

12/16/2025

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu linked Australia's support for Palestinian statehood to the Sydney Hanukkah shooting, saying it fuels anti-Semitism.
The attack killed at least 16 people, with two gunmen pledging allegiance to Islamic State.
A Muslim cemetery in Sydney was vandalized with pig heads.
Muslim leaders condemned violence, saying it contradicts Islamic teachings.
Russian nationals were among the victims, and Moscow denounced the attack, calling for cooperation against terrorism.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu linked Australia's support for Palestinian statehood to the Sydney Hanukkah shooting, saying it fuels anti-Semitism.
The attack killed at least 16 people, with two gunmen pledging allegiance to Islamic State.
A Muslim cemetery in Sydney was vandalized with pig heads.
Muslim leaders condemned violence, saying it contradicts Islamic teachings.
Russian nationals were among the victims, and Moscow denounced the attack, calling for cooperation against terrorism.