The world watched in horror this weekend as footage of a mass shooting at a Jewish celebration in Australia left a dozen people dead and scores of others injured.
And that massacre, brought to an end in part by a hero who ended up getting shot in the process, came in the wake of a horrific shooting at Brown University.
Leaders around the world have condemned the violence, but all eyes were on President Trump after he issued his response:
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🇺🇸🇦🇺 TRUMP: “WE CELEBRATE HANUKKAH LOUDLY” AFTER AUSTRALIA ATTACK
In remarks following the Bondi Beach massacre, Trump directly called the attack antisemitic and tied it to a broader affirmation of religious freedom.
Speaking during a holiday event, he highlighted the right to… https://t.co/Uz3nIK0E4Y pic.twitter.com/YKvZoqoftX
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) December 14, 2025
Trump’s remarks, which weaved together a celebration of Hanukkah, a firm denunciation on the antisemitic attack, and the successes of his second term thus far, weren’t the only notable comments from prominent figures — including his daughter, Ivanka:
As Jews around the world gather around our menorahs on this first night of Hanukkah, we are reminded how desperately the world needs more light and more Kiddush Hashem.
The heartbreaking tragedies in Bondi Beach, Australia and at Brown University weigh heavily on all of us.
It…— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) December 14, 2025
Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate. May this Festival of Lights bring peace, hope, and joy. It is heartbreaking to see more terrorist killings on a Jewish Festival. Antisemitism and hatred of any kind must never be tolerated. pic.twitter.com/OlNnzduUDz
— Mayor Scott Singer (@ScottSingerUSA) December 14, 2025
The Times of Israel covered Trump’s comments and others from around the world:



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