The European Jewish Association wondered in response to the Sydney Hanukkah massacre what it will take for governments to 'admit that there is a giant antisemitic and antizionist elephant in the room?'

Israel issued warnings in the months leading up to the Sydney Hanukkah massacre that Iran was preparing for attacks on the Jewish community in Australia.

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<p>The president of the World Zionist Organization, Rabbi Doron Perez, responded to the murderous attack at a Hanukkah candle-lighting event in Bondi Beach, Sydney, where ten Jews were killed and many injured.</p><p>“Our hearts go out to all the families of the murdered and injured in this heinous attack, whose only crime was attending a Hanukkah candle-lighting event,” he said.</p><p>In his remarks, Rabbi Perez called on the Australian government and governments around the free world to act decisively against antisemitism: “How much innocent blood must be shed before the danger of antisemitism is taken seriously?”</p><p>He added: “We call on the authorities in Australia not only to bring the murderers and their sponsors to justice, but also to ensure that all Jewish communities across the country can feel safe.”</p>

A JAL plane collided with an Arkia aircraft while reversing at JFK Airport, causing significant damage and delaying the New York-Tel Aviv flight, leaving about 270 passengers to Israel waiting in the terminal.

Rabbi Eli Schlanger, a Chabad emissary, was murdered in a shooting attack in Sydney. At least ten people were killed and dozens injured at a Hanukkah celebration.

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum expressed solidarity with the Australian Jewish community following the deadly mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney.

Speaker Amir Ohana says the 'best time' to tackle the rise of antisemitism was when the problem started. ' The second-best time is NOW.'