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Increased police presence in UK Jewish communities after Bondi Beach terror attack

Keir Starmer said Hanukkah ‘should be a time of celebration and joy’

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2025

More police in British Jewish communities after Bondi terror attack

Prime Minister Keir Starmer sent his condolences, saying Hanukkah ‘should be a time of celebration and joy’.

Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2025

Met steps up police presence in London after Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack

Scotland Yard said it was increasing patrols despite there being no intelligence linking the Australian attack to any threat in the capital

Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2025

Bondi Beach shooters kill 15 in antisemitic attack on Hanukkah event

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese denounced "evil antisemitism" after gunmen at Sydney's Bondi Beach killed at least 15 people during Hanukkah celebrations. Police investigations continue as authorities say the Jewish community was the intended target.

Euronews · Dec 14, 2025

London-born rabbi among 15 killed by father-son gunmen at Bondi Beach

Officers rushed to the scene on Sunday evening after at least a dozen shots rang out across the popular tourist spot

Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2025

Bondi Beach shooting latest: State premier defends police response to attack; Isis flags found in gunmen’s car

Ten-year-old girl was among those killed in attack at Hanukkah celebration

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2025

New footage shows six Israeli hostages celebrating Jewish holiday, months before they were killed

New footage shows six Israeli hostages celebrating Hanukkah while held captive in a Gaza tunnel months before they were killed

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025

What is Hanukkah and how is the Jewish holiday celebrated?

This year, celebrations commence at sundown on Sunday, December 14, concluding on December 22

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025

Hanukkah celebrates both an ancient military victory and a miracle of light – modern Jews can pick from either tradition

Friends and family will come together to celebrate, share gifts and eat traditional foods as the eight-day Jewish festival of Hanukkah begins on Dec. 14, 2025.

The Conversation · Dec 11, 2025

Archaeologists uncover intact section of ancient Jerusalem wall from Hanukkah era

Archaeologists have uncovered the longest remains of an ancient wall that once encircled Jerusalem during the time of Hanukkah

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025