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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-12-14 at 23:03

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-12-14 at 23:03

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 HEADLINESSydney Hanukkah attack leaves 16 deadGlobal cities bolster Hanukkah security measuresIsrael storm Byron teen found near YarkonThe time is now 6:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.This is a six o’clock update from the International Desk. In Sydney, investigators are sorting through the aftermath of the Hanukkah night massacre at Bondi Beach. The police say sixteen people were killed and about forty were injured when two attackers opened fire at a holiday gathering attended by roughly one thousand people. The two offenders, a father and his twenty-four-year-old son, were identified; the father was killed at the scene and the son remains hospitalized in a serious condition. Authorities say there is no evidence of a third attacker.Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the attack a dark moment for the nation, stressing that the country must come together in the face of terrorism and anti-Semitism. He said security services would continue their work and that police and security agencies would increase patrols around Jewish communities, synagogues, and Hanukkah events while the investigation proceeds.Around the world, major cities heightened security for Hanukkah events in response to the Sydney assault. Berlin announced it would further intensify protection around public Hanukkah celebrations and at prominent Jewish sites; London and New York said they were bolstering police presence at synagogues and public menorah lightings. In Warsaw, armed security was doubled at the city’s main synagogue. In France, authorities were urged to reinforce protection around Jewish places of worship in the coming days. Israel’s National Security Council warned that past experience shows there is concern about copycat actions, and it advised Israelis abroad to avoid unsecured mass gatherings and to remain vigilant around Jewish and Israeli sites. In the United States, leading Jewish security groups issued updated guidelines for Hanukkah events, calling for tighter coordination with local law enforcement, extended security perimeters, controlled access, pre-registration for attendees, and the use of armed on‑duty or off‑duty security where appropriate.Authorities in Australia noted that one of the attackers held a license for six firearms over ten years, with no prior reports flagging any unusual behavior. Investigators said they are not seeking a third suspect.In Israel, a separate tragedy unfolded as the body of Eliyahu Abba Shaul, a nineteen-year-old from Bnei Brak, was found near the Yarkon River in Tel Aviv after he went missing during the winter storm Byron. The search involved police, ZAKA rescue volunteers, and drones. The storm caused damage and casualties across the country and in Gaza, underscoring the severity of one of the most disruptive winter events in recent memory.This hour, the international community expresses solidarity with Jewish communities and victims, while authorities vow to pursue every lead and reinforce security to prevent further violence. We will continue to monitor the investigations, the security responses in capitals around the world, and any new information from Israel regarding the storm’s impact and related recovery efforts.Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.SOURCEShttps://www.ynetnews.com/article/hj9w53nzzlhttps://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-880310https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-880311https://t.me/StandWithUsBreakingNews/7142https://t.me/StandWithUsBreakingNews/7141https://www.timesofisrael.com/body-of-bnei-brak-teen-found-near-yarkon-river-after-he-went-missing-days-earlier/https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-880309https://t.me/newssil/183521https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2025/12/death-toll-climbs-16-after-mass-shooting-sydneys-bondi-beachhttps://t.me/newssil/183520https://t.me/newssil/183519https://t.me/Newss0nline/57558https://t.me/Newss0nline/57557https://t.me/newssil/183518https://t.me/newssil/183517https://t.me/newssil/183516https://www.timesofisrael.com/major-cities-around-world-ramp-up-security-for-hanukkah-events-after-bondi-attack/https://t.me/StandWithUsBreakingNews/7140https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2025/12/australia-police-say-father-son-duo-allegedly-behind-sydney-mass-shooting
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