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Australia Launches Inquiry After Sydney Hanukkah Mass Shooting

1/9/2026

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Albanese Launches Inquiry

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a royal commission inquiry into the mass shooting at a Hanukkah event in Sydney, which resulted in 15 deaths.
The Australian Jewish community welcomed the inquiry, citing concerns over rising antisemitism since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel and criticizing Albanese's prior actions as inadequate.
The Israeli Defense Ministry distributed thousands of Arad assault rifles to local emergency teams to bolster community defense amid ongoing conflict.
In the West Bank, new footage showed a settler attack in Deir Sharaf, injuring three Palestinians and resulting in three arrests.

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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit

A federal judge dismissed the January 8, 2026 lawsuit seeking emergency rescues for Palestinian Americans in Gaza.
Chief Judge Virginia Kendall said she lacked authority to intervene in foreign policy.
The nine plaintiffs argued the government violated their constitutional rights by not evacuating them.
The judge noted the U.S. evacuation plan and that the case involved former and current U.S. officials, including President Biden and former Secretary of State Blinken.

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Albanese Launches Inquiry

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a royal commission inquiry into the mass shooting at a Hanukkah event in Sydney, which resulted in 15 deaths.
The Australian Jewish community welcomed the inquiry, citing concerns over rising antisemitism since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel and criticizing Albanese's prior actions as inadequate.
The Israeli Defense Ministry distributed thousands of Arad assault rifles to local emergency teams to bolster community defense amid ongoing conflict.
In the West Bank, new footage showed a settler attack in Deir Sharaf, injuring three Palestinians and resulting in three arrests.

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