Germany: Pro-Israel Community Gathers at Brandenburg Gate on Hanukkah Following Sydney Attack 2

Following a reported terror attack on Sunday, December 14, at a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach, security has been heightened for upcoming Hanukkah events in Germany. Despite the heightened alert, a public candle lighting for the first night of Hanukkah was held today at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate, an event that was attended by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

Germany: Pro-Israel Community Gathers at Brandenburg Gate on Hanukkah Following Sydney Attack

Following a reported terror attack on Sunday, December 14, at a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach, security has been heightened for upcoming Hanukkah events in Germany. Despite the heightened alert, a public candle lighting for the first night of Hanukkah was held today at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate, an event that was attended by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

Meeting Between Zelensky and US Envoy in Berlin - Germany

Meeting Between Zelensky and US Envoy in Berlin - Germany

Handout photo dated on December 14, 2025 shows Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz (R) and US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner (2nd L) react as US special envoy Steve Witkoff (C) and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (2nd R) greet each other prior to a meeting in a conference room at the Chancellery in Berlin, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Photo by Ukrainian Presidential Press Service via ABACAPRESS.COM

Meeting Between Zelensky and US Envoy in Berlin - Germany

Meeting Between Zelensky and US Envoy in Berlin - Germany

Handout photo dated on December 14, 2025 shows U.S. negotiator Jared Kushner and US special envoy Steve Witkoff, Government Press Office (BPA), German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (2ndL), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (3rdL), U.S. negotiator Jared Kushner (back row C) US special envoy Steve Witkoff (back row 2ndL) meet for talks at the Chancellery on December 14, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. Kushner and Steve Witkoff are in Berlin to meet with Ukrainian and German delegations ahead of tomorrow's gathering of European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on working towards an end to Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. Photo by Ukrainian Presidential Press Service via ABACAPRESS.COM

Meeting Between Zelensky and US Envoy in Berlin - Germany

Meeting Between Zelensky and US Envoy in Berlin - Germany

Handout photo dated on December 14, 2025 shows Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz (R) and US special envoy Steve Witkoff (2ndL) react as US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner (C) and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (2ndR) greet each other prior to a meeting in a conference room at the Chancellery in Berlin, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Photo by Ukrainian Presidential Press Service via ABACAPRESS.COM

Meeting Between Zelensky and US Envoy in Berlin - Germany

Meeting Between Zelensky and US Envoy in Berlin - Germany

Handout photo dated on December 14, 2025 shows U.S. negotiator Jared Kushner and US special envoy Steve Witkoff Government Press Office (BPA), German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (2ndL), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (3rdL), U.S. negotiator Jared Kushner (back row C) US special envoy Steve Witkoff (back row 2ndL) meet for talks at the Chancellery on December 14, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. Kushner and Steve Witkoff are in Berlin to meet with Ukrainian and German delegations ahead of tomorrow's gathering of European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on working towards an end to Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. Photo by Ukrainian Presidential Press Service via ABACAPRESS.COM

Meeting Between Zelensky and US Envoy in Berlin - Germany

Meeting Between Zelensky and US Envoy in Berlin - Germany

Handout photo dated on December 14, 2025 shows Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz (R) and US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner (2nd L) react as US special envoy Steve Witkoff (C) and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (2nd R) greet each other prior to a meeting in a conference room at the Chancellery in Berlin, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Photo by Ukrainian Presidential Press Service via ABACAPRESS.COM

Meeting Between Zelensky and US Envoy in Berlin - Germany

Meeting Between Zelensky and US Envoy in Berlin - Germany

Handout photo dated on December 14, 2025 shows Government Press Office (BPA), German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (2ndL), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (3rdL), U.S. negotiator Jared Kushner (back row C) US special envoy Steve Witkoff (back row 2ndL) meet for talks at the Chancellery on December 14, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. Kushner and Steve Witkoff are in Berlin to meet with Ukrainian and German delegations ahead of tomorrow's gathering of European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on working towards an end to Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. Photo by Ukrainian Presidential Press Service via ABACAPRESS.COM

Meeting Between Zelensky and US Envoy in Berlin - Germany

Meeting Between Zelensky and US Envoy in Berlin - Germany

Handout photo dated on December 14, 2025 shows Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz (R) and US special envoy Steve Witkoff (2ndL) react as US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner (C) and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (2ndR) greet each other prior to a meeting in a conference room at the Chancellery in Berlin, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Photo by Ukrainian Presidential Press Service via ABACAPRESS.COM

Meeting Between Zelensky and US Envoy in Berlin - Germany

Meeting Between Zelensky and US Envoy in Berlin - Germany

Handout photo dated on December 14, 2025 shows Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz (R) and US special envoy Steve Witkoff (2ndL) react as US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner (C) and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (2ndR) greet each other prior to a meeting in a conference room at the Chancellery in Berlin, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Photo by Ukrainian Presidential Press Service via ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, at the government lunch at Duivenvoorde Castle at the end of the Finnish state visit to the Netherlands, on December 12, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, at the government lunch at Duivenvoorde Castle at the end of the Finnish state visit to the Netherlands, on December 12, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, at the government lunch at Duivenvoorde Castle at the end of the Finnish state visit to the Netherlands, on December 12, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, at the government lunch at Duivenvoorde Castle at the end of the Finnish state visit to the Netherlands, on December 12, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, at the government lunch at Duivenvoorde Castle at the end of the Finnish state visit to the Netherlands, on December 12, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, at the government lunch at Duivenvoorde Castle at the end of the Finnish state visit to the Netherlands, on December 12, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, at the government lunch at Duivenvoorde Castle at the end of the Finnish state visit to the Netherlands, on December 12, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, at the government lunch at Duivenvoorde Castle at the end of the Finnish state visit to the Netherlands, on December 12, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, at the government lunch at Duivenvoorde Castle at the end of the Finnish state visit to the Netherlands, on December 12, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, at the government lunch at Duivenvoorde Castle at the end of the Finnish state visit to the Netherlands, on December 12, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, at the government lunch at Duivenvoorde Castle at the end of the Finnish state visit to the Netherlands, on December 12, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, at the government lunch at Duivenvoorde Castle at the end of the Finnish state visit to the Netherlands, on December 12, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, at the government lunch at Duivenvoorde Castle at the end of the Finnish state visit to the Netherlands, on December 12, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, at the government lunch at Duivenvoorde Castle at the end of the Finnish state visit to the Netherlands, on December 12, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, at the government lunch at Duivenvoorde Castle at the end of the Finnish state visit to the Netherlands, on December 12, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, at the government lunch at Duivenvoorde Castle at the end of the Finnish state visit to the Netherlands, on December 12, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, at the government lunch at Duivenvoorde Castle at the end of the Finnish state visit to the Netherlands, on December 12, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, at the government lunch at Duivenvoorde Castle at the end of the Finnish state visit to the Netherlands, on December 12, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, at the government lunch at Duivenvoorde Castle at the end of the Finnish state visit to the Netherlands, on December 12, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, at the government lunch at Duivenvoorde Castle at the end of the Finnish state visit to the Netherlands, on December 12, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, at the government lunch at Duivenvoorde Castle at the end of the Finnish state visit to the Netherlands, on December 12, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, at the government lunch at Duivenvoorde Castle at the end of the Finnish state visit to the Netherlands, on December 12, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, at the government lunch at Duivenvoorde Castle at the end of the Finnish state visit to the Netherlands, on December 12, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, at the government lunch at Duivenvoorde Castle at the end of the Finnish state visit to the Netherlands, on December 12, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, at the government lunch at Duivenvoorde Castle at the end of the Finnish state visit to the Netherlands, on December 12, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, at the government lunch at Duivenvoorde Castle at the end of the Finnish state visit to the Netherlands, on December 12, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, at the government lunch at Duivenvoorde Castle at the end of the Finnish state visit to the Netherlands, on December 12, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, at the government lunch at Duivenvoorde Castle at the end of the Finnish state visit to the Netherlands, on December 12, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, at the government lunch at Duivenvoorde Castle at the end of the Finnish state visit to the Netherlands, on December 12, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, at the government lunch at Duivenvoorde Castle at the end of the Finnish state visit to the Netherlands, on December 12, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, at the government lunch at Duivenvoorde Castle at the end of the Finnish state visit to the Netherlands, on December 12, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, at the government lunch at Duivenvoorde Castle at the end of the Finnish state visit to the Netherlands, on December 12, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, at the government lunch at Duivenvoorde Castle at the end of the Finnish state visit to the Netherlands, on December 12, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, at the government lunch at Duivenvoorde Castle at the end of the Finnish state visit to the Netherlands, on December 12, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, at the government lunch at Duivenvoorde Castle at the end of the Finnish state visit to the Netherlands, on December 12, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, at the government lunch at Duivenvoorde Castle at the end of the Finnish state visit to the Netherlands, on December 12, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, at the government lunch at Duivenvoorde Castle at the end of the Finnish state visit to the Netherlands, on December 12, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, at the government lunch at Duivenvoorde Castle at the end of the Finnish state visit to the Netherlands, on December 12, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, at the government lunch at Duivenvoorde Castle at the end of the Finnish state visit to the Netherlands, on December 12, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

Royals At The Government Lunch - Voorschoten

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, at the government lunch at Duivenvoorde Castle at the end of the Finnish state visit to the Netherlands, on December 12, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM