Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leveraged the tragic shooting at Bondi Beach, which killed 15 during Hanukkah, to criticize Australian PM Anthony Albanese for his stance on Israel and the Palestinian state. Netanyahu’s remarks linked the attack to alleged rising antisemitism in Australia, while other Israeli officials echoed concerns about public discourse on the Palestinian cause. Criticism of Israeli policies was framed as a threat to Israel’s legitimacy, despite widespread condemnation of its actions in Gaza. The incident sparked debates about the nature of antisemitism and the government’s response to it in both Australia and Israel.
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