Peloni: Following a deadly terrorist attack at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Americans for a Safe Israel (AFSI) called for stronger action while also echoing statements made by current and former US ambassadors to Israel respectively, Mike Huckabee and David Friedman. The two ambassadors chastised the Australian government’s response and security failures to the recent Hannukah massacre, while also urging leaders to recognize and confront rising antisemitism. AFSI’s chairman, Moshe Phillips, added what should be a universally supported statement, challenging that Jewish holidays should not be marked by mourning, but that of course is the very purpose of carrying out the slaughters of Jews on Jewish Holidays, which is only supported by the feckless responses such as are being supported by the current Australian govt.
Tamar Stein | Israel 365 | Dec 16, 2025
A leading pro-Israel organization has come out strongly in support of the remarks made by Ambassador Mike Huckabee and Ambassador David Friedman following the tragic terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney.
The attack, which took place on December 14, 2025, during a Hanukkah celebration, left 11 people dead and many more injured. The assailants, reportedly linked to ISIS, specifically targeted Jewish celebrants at one of the most important times of the year for the Jewish community. The attack has raised serious concerns about the increasing tide of antisemitism worldwide.
Americans for a Safe Israel (AFSI) was quick to commend Ambassador Huckabee for his sharp criticism of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Huckabee tweeted, “The disgraceful statement from Australia PM never mentioned it was a jihadist attack on Jews on the first day of Hanukkah. Hope he’s ashamed of antisemitic statements past year.” Moshe Phillips, Chairman of AFSI, said, “Huckabee’s words are a much-needed wake-up call. Australia’s leaders need to acknowledge the real threat facing their Jewish community.”
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