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Surge in Violence Targets Jewish Celebrations Worldwide

12/20/2025

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On December 20, 2025, two gunmen killed 15 people at a Hanukkah celebration in Bondi Beach, Sydney, as part of attacks against Jewish communities.
In California, a Jewish family's home was shot at more than 20 times because Hanukkah decorations drew gunfire.
A Hanukkah concert in Amsterdam faced disruption from thousands of protesters.
Taken together, the incidents reflect a troubling trend of violence and hostility toward Jewish celebrations.

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Story summary

On December 20, 2025, two gunmen killed 15 people at a Hanukkah celebration in Bondi Beach, Sydney, as part of attacks against Jewish communities.
In California, a Jewish family's home was shot at more than 20 times because Hanukkah decorations drew gunfire.
A Hanukkah concert in Amsterdam faced disruption from thousands of protesters.
Taken together, the incidents reflect a troubling trend of violence and hostility toward Jewish celebrations.