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US: Columbia University Marks Hanukkah After Sydney Attack

Thousands of people gathered across New York City, including Columbia University, on Sunday night, December 14, to mark the first night of Hanukkah. Jews from around the city danced, sang, and huddled against the cold at menorah lightings, while mourning those killed in the terror shooting that targeted a Hanukkah event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.

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Australia: Sydney Mourners Pay Tribute to Bondi Beach Shooting Victims

A large crowd of mourners gathered at the Bondi Pavilion in Sydney on Monday, December 15, to pay tribute to the victims of the recent shooting at Bondi Beach. A tribute site with flowers, Israeli and Australian flags was set up at the pavilion.

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Pope Leo XIV Audience With Donors of the Christmas Tree and Nativity - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV holds an audience in the Paul VI Hall with donors of the St. Peter's Square Christmas tree and Nativity scene at the Vatican on December 15, 2025. Speaking with the groups that donated this year’s Vatican Christmas Tree and Nativity Scene, Pope Leo XIV calls for prayers for those who suffer on account of war and violence, especially the victims of terror attack on the Jewish community in Sydney. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Audience With Donors of the Christmas Tree and Nativity - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV holds an audience in the Paul VI Hall with donors of the St. Peter's Square Christmas tree and Nativity scene at the Vatican on December 15, 2025. Speaking with the groups that donated this year’s Vatican Christmas Tree and Nativity Scene, Pope Leo XIV calls for prayers for those who suffer on account of war and violence, especially the victims of terror attack on the Jewish community in Sydney. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Audience With Donors of the Christmas Tree and Nativity - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV holds an audience in the Paul VI Hall with donors of the St. Peter's Square Christmas tree and Nativity scene at the Vatican on December 15, 2025. Speaking with the groups that donated this year’s Vatican Christmas Tree and Nativity Scene, Pope Leo XIV calls for prayers for those who suffer on account of war and violence, especially the victims of terror attack on the Jewish community in Sydney. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Audience With Donors of the Christmas Tree and Nativity - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV holds an audience in the Paul VI Hall with donors of the St. Peter's Square Christmas tree and Nativity scene at the Vatican on December 15, 2025. Speaking with the groups that donated this year’s Vatican Christmas Tree and Nativity Scene, Pope Leo XIV calls for prayers for those who suffer on account of war and violence, especially the victims of terror attack on the Jewish community in Sydney. Photo by (EV) Matteo Pernaselci/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Audience With Donors of the Christmas Tree and Nativity - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV holds an audience in the Paul VI Hall with donors of the St. Peter's Square Christmas tree and Nativity scene at the Vatican on December 15, 2025. Speaking with the groups that donated this year’s Vatican Christmas Tree and Nativity Scene, Pope Leo XIV calls for prayers for those who suffer on account of war and violence, especially the victims of terror attack on the Jewish community in Sydney. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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.

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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.

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Pakistan: 12 Dead in Suicide Blast Outside Islamabad Court

A suicide attack outside a district court in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Tuesday, November 11 killed 12 people and injured 27 others. The bomber attempted to enter the courthouse but, failing to do so, detonated near a police vehicle. Authorities are investigating the attack, and no group has claimed responsibility. Pakistani officials, including President Asif Ali Zardari, strongly condemned the blast. Eyewitnesses described chaos, with lawyers and visitors fleeing the scene.

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