""We are devastated and angered that in Sydney, Jews appear to have been targeted once again for being Jewish," the JLC said in a statement. "We know that such hatred also exists in this country, as we are still reeling from the attack on a synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur. "As we prepare to celebrate Chanukah over the next eight nights, we call on government a"
""police presence, carrying out additional community patrols and engaging with the Jewish community to understand what more we can do""
""The United Kingdom will always stand with Australia and the Jewish community.""
At least 11 people were killed and 29 taken to hospital after a shooting at a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed solidarity with Australia and the Jewish community and noted government coordination with the Community Security Trust on policing Hanukkah events. The Metropolitan Police increased patrols, community engagement and visible police presence to address heightened concerns. The Jewish Leadership Council called for protection of Hanukkah events amid fears of targeted antisemitic violence. The incident follows a fatal attack on a Manchester synagogue in October, raising broader safety concerns.
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