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Israel Minister Comforts Sydney Jews After Deadly Attack
15 Dec
Summary
- Israeli minister visited Sydney's Chabad security center after attack.
- Gunmen killed at least 15 people at a Hanukkah gathering.
- Minister linked attack to broader antisemitic violence patterns.
Israeli Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli visited Chabad's emergency and security operations center in Kfar Chabad on Sunday night. His visit followed a violent shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, where at least 15 people were killed, including local emissary Rabbi Eli Schlanger.
Minister Chikli spoke with Chabad emissaries, drawing parallels between the Sydney attack and other acts of antisemitic violence. He stressed that efforts to "extinguish the eternal flame" of the Jewish people would ultimately fail, urging continued public Hanukkah observances globally.
The minister traveled to Sydney to meet with Jewish leaders and those affected by the tragedy. His visit underscores growing concerns about antisemitism and security threats in Australia, following a series of incidents targeting the Jewish community.
