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Australia Honors Hanukkah Victims, Passes Anti-Hate Reforms

1/21/2026

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On January 21, 2026, Australian Parliament member Mark Dreyfus honored Hanukkah massacre victims by reciting the Mourner’s Kaddish.
The attack was carried out by gunmen linked to Islamic State ideology and left 15 people dead and numerous injuries.
Parliament later passed anti-hate speech and gun reform bills.
In Melbourne, five Jewish teenagers were targeted by a car chanting “Heil Hitler,” and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the attack.

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Story summary

On January 21, 2026, Australian Parliament member Mark Dreyfus honored Hanukkah massacre victims by reciting the Mourner’s Kaddish.
The attack was carried out by gunmen linked to Islamic State ideology and left 15 people dead and numerous injuries.
Parliament later passed anti-hate speech and gun reform bills.
In Melbourne, five Jewish teenagers were targeted by a car chanting “Heil Hitler,” and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the attack.