Netanyahu says Australian government ‘let disease’ of antisemitism spread before Bondi Beach attack

WorldPolitics
15 Dec 2025 • 4:22 PM MYT
The Independent
The Independent

The world’s most free-thinking newspaper

image is not available

Benjamin Netanyahu said he sent Anthony Albanese a letter warning that the "Australian government's policy was promoting and encouraging antisemitism" in the country four months before the Bondi Beach attack.

At least 15 people were killed in an antisemitic terrorist attack after two gunmen opened fire on a crowd celebrating the start of Hanukkah.

Hundreds had gathered for an event called Chanukah by the Sea near a children’s park when the attack was launched on Sunday evening (14 December).

The Israeli prime minister accused the Australian government of doing "nothing to stop the spread of antisemitism in Australia."

"You did nothing to curb the cancer cells that were growing inside your country," Mr Netanyahu added.

Read More

Beachgoers flee after gunshots heard at Sydney’s Bondi Beach

British backpacker swerves on e-scooter before fatal crash killing father-of-two

Skydiver cuts himself free after parachute became caught on plane’s tail mid-jump