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Bundestag Honors Victims of Sydney Hanukkah Terror Attack

12/16/2025

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On December 15, 2025, the Bundestag held a ceremony to honor the victims of a terrorist attack at a Hanukkah event in Sydney.
Bundestag Vice President Bodo Ramelow described the attack as a collective tragedy.
Felix Klein, Germany's government antisemitism commissioner, emphasized the state's duty to combat anti-Jewish hatred.
Daniel Botmann, managing director of Germany's Central Council of Jews, said the attack threatens the vision of a free society.
Daniel Botmann urged unity against terrorism, stating that society must not let terrorists dictate the narrative.

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On December 15, 2025, the Bundestag held a ceremony to honor the victims of a terrorist attack at a Hanukkah event in Sydney.
Bundestag Vice President Bodo Ramelow described the attack as a collective tragedy.
Felix Klein, Germany's government antisemitism commissioner, emphasized the state's duty to combat anti-Jewish hatred.
Daniel Botmann, managing director of Germany's Central Council of Jews, said the attack threatens the vision of a free society.
Daniel Botmann urged unity against terrorism, stating that society must not let terrorists dictate the narrative.