Israeli Diaspora Minister Amichair Chikli visits Bondi attack survivor Arsen Ostrovsky in hospital (X/AmichaiChikli)
Sydney terror attack

‘It was like triage in a war zone’: Wounded Bondi attack survivor Arsen Ostrovsky speaks from hospital

By Mark Wood

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British green energy entrepreneur Dale Vince poses for a photo on the second day of the annual Labour Party conference in Liverpool, north-west England, on September 29, 2025. The four-day gathering in Liverpool, comes amid chatter about a possible leadership challenge and follows two recent high-profile departures from his government. The conference, which ends on Wednesday, takes place with Labour lagging well behind the upstart anti-immigrant Reform UK party, in national surveys. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)
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PM urged to cut ties with Labour donor who mentioned ‘Gaza genocide’ in comment on Bondi terror

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The 12 victims who have been named, top row from left: Peter Meagher, Yaakov Levitan, Edith Brutman, Marika Pogany. Middle row from left: Eli Schlanger, Tibor Weitzan, Boris and Sofia Gurman. Bottom row from left: Alexander Kleytman, Dan Elkayam and Reuven Morrison (Photos: Family handouts/Chabad)
Sydney terror attack

Three further victims named including couple who ‘selflessly and instinctively’ wrestled gun from assailant

Husband and wife Boris and Sofia Gurman were captured in astounding dashcam footage confronting one of the assailants before he opened fire

By Katie Grant  and  Keren David  and  Daniel Ben-David

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Reuven Morrison 'jumped up the second the shooting started' and tried to disarm one of the assailants (Photo: Chabad)
Sydney terror attack

Heroic grandad Reuven Morrison ‘went down fighting’: Victim’s daughter blames government for ‘incredible’ father’s death

By Katie Grant

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Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch (right) at the Conservative Friends of Israel Chanukah reception in the House of Lords with CFI President Lord Polak (left).
Conservative Party

Kemi Badenoch: Leaders must act against ‘radical Islamism’ to keep British Jews safe

By Lorin Bell-Cross

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Sacha Baron Cohen has expressed his sorrow over the Chanukah massacre (Photo: Getty)
Sydney terror attack

Sacha Baron Cohen and Gal Gadot lead celebrity tributes to Bondi victims

By Katie Grant

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How to talk to your children about the Sydney terror attack, according to mental health experts

UK Government to launch antisemitism ‘action plan’ within days, minister confirms

Son of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele arrested after couple found dead in LA home

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US considering terrorism-related sanctions against Unrwa

The State Department could designate the UN agency a ‘foreign terrorist organisation’ following Israeli accusations that its staff took part in the October 7 attacks

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Teacher told Columbia class that Theodor Herzl was an antisemite, inquiry hears

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Manchester Jewish artist unveils new work to promote ‘harmony and cohesiveness’

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British Jewish communal leaders rejoice at return of the hostages

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Bondi shooter Naveed Akram (Image: X)
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Bondi shooters travelled to Philippines for ‘military-style training’ before antisemitic terror attack

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Hero of Bondi Beach who disarmed gunman single-handedly is Muslim shopkeeper from Syria

By Mark Wood

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Marika Pogany is pictured accepting a charity's Mensch Award for delivering more than 12,000 kosher meals over a period of 23 years (Picture: Facebook/ JCA)
Sydney terror attack

Bondi terror victim Marika Pogany was ‘mensch’ award-winner for delivering 12,000 kosher meals

By Siam Goorwich

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Tibor Weitzen, 78, was affectionately known as "the lollipop man" because he regularly gave out sweets to children in synagogue (Photo: Chabad)
Sydney terror attack

Great-grandfather Tibor Weitzen was ‘the sweetest, kindest guy’ who gave out lollipops to children in shul

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Peter Meagher has been named as one of those fatally shot during the Sydney terror attack (Photo: Randwick Rugby)

‘Much loved’ Bondi victim Peter Meagher was an ‘absolute legend’ rugby club says of volunteer referee

The retired NSW police officer was at Bondi Beach taking photos when the attackers opened fire

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Thousands join Chabad to light ‘beacons of hope’ on Chanukah after Sydney terrorist attack

Many decided to attend after they heard the devastating news

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Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis

‘Jewish people are here, we belong, and we will not hide who we are’: Chief Rabbi’s defiant message in wake of Bondi terror

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Chief Rabbi, Sir Ephraim Mirvis, delivered a powerful Chanukah message on Radio 4's Thought for the Day (Photo: Getty)
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Bondi terror victim Eli Shlanger was ‘devoted’ London-born rabbi with newborn baby

By Katie Grant

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Rabbi Shlanger (centre) was fatally shot when terrorists opened fire in Sydney (Photo: Chabad)
Sydney terror attack

King and Queen condemn ‘antisemitic terrorist attack’ in Sydney

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A police officer at the scene of a mass shooting at Bondi Beach on December 14, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Image: Getty)

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We need a new strategy to fight the ‘globalise the intifada’ murder campaign

Rebutting the lies told about Jews just doesn’t work, we need to define our own narrative

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The Israeli artist’s one-day exhibition offers a quiet reflection on human relationships and the everyday

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