Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged a significant crackdown on hate speech, introducing new federal laws and increased penalties in response to the recent Bondi Beach terror attack that claimed 15 lives. The announcement coincided with the funeral of 10-year-old Matilda, the youngest victim of the attack.
France's highest court, the Cour de Cassation, has issued a landmark ruling making it significantly easier for Jewish families to reclaim art and property stolen during the Nazi occupation. The decision, stemming from the Armand Dorville case, redefines the burden of proof in spoliation claims, marking a pivotal moment for restitution efforts.
World leaders, including those from Australia, Israel, the UK, and France, have vehemently condemned the antisemitic terror attack that occurred at Bondi Beach, Sydney, on December 14, 2025. The shooting, which targeted a Hanukkah celebration, resulted in 16 deaths and 43 injuries, and has been officially declared a terrorist incident.
Police in central Reykjavík have heightened their visibility as preparations commence for the Hanukkah festival, which began on December 14, 2025. Officials state the measure is a routine security precaution for major public events, with no specific threats identified.
France's Interior Minister Laurent Nunez has directed local authorities to reinforce security around Jewish places of worship and Hanukkah events across the country. This directive comes in response to a recent terrorist attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia, which resulted in 16 deaths and 42 injuries. The heightened security measures will be in effect throughout the Hanukkah period, from December 14 to 22, 2025.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier joined a public Hanukkah candle lighting at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate on December 14, 2025, in a powerful act of solidarity with the Jewish community. The event followed a deadly antisemitic terror attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia, which claimed at least 15 lives.
A mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach has left 16 people dead and 42 injured. Authorities have declared the incident a terrorist attack, targeting the Jewish community. Two gunmen, a father and son, were involved.
A Lithuanian court has convicted Remigijus Žemaitaitis, leader of the governing Nemuno Aušra party, for inciting hatred against Jews and minimizing the Holocaust. He was fined 5,000 euros for statements made in 2023, which included false accusations and antisemitic remarks.
Far-right Polish lawmaker Grzegorz Braun sparked widespread condemnation after making antisemitic remarks outside the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. Braun, a Member of the European Parliament, stated that 'Poland is for Poles, not Jews' and accused the Jewish community of seeking special status, drawing strong rebukes from Polish officials.
Several French Muslim councils have filed a legal complaint against an Ifop survey, alleging it distorts religious practices and fuels anti-Muslim hatred. The complaint, filed at the Paris judicial court, targets a poll commissioned by Ecran de veille, claiming it violates objectivity principles and contributes to rising Islamophobia in France.
The Federation of Jewish Communities in the Czech Republic has reported a record 4,694 antisemitic incidents in 2024, an 8.5% increase from the previous year. The report highlights a rise in severity, including four physical attacks and a significant number of online incidents, largely influenced by the Middle East conflict.
Israeli settlers set fire to the Al-Hajja Hamida Mosque in Deir Istiya, West Bank, burning Qurans and scrawling hateful graffiti. The attack, part of a surge in settler violence, drew strong condemnation from Israeli officials, Palestinian authorities, the UN, Jordan, Spain, and Germany.
Israeli Ambassador to Germany, Ron Prosor, has declared left-wing antisemitism as the most dangerous form in the country, following a controversial resolution by the Left Party's youth wing, Linksjugend , which effectively denied Israel's right to exist. Prosor's remarks came on the anniversary of Kristallnacht.
State Secretary Alexander Pröll led a commemoration for the 87th anniversary of the November Pogroms at Vienna's Shoah Wall of Names Memorial. The ceremony, attended by various officials, honored victims of the 1938 atrocities and addressed rising antisemitism, with IKG President Oskar Deutsch warning of a 'tsunami' of attacks. Pröll underscored Austria's commitment to remembrance.
A concert by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra at the Philharmonie de Paris on Thursday evening, November 6, 2025, was repeatedly interrupted by pro-Palestinian activists. Disruptions included shouting slogans and igniting flares, leading to smoke in the hall and minor fires. Four individuals were subsequently arrested by French authorities.
Police in Hanau, Germany, have arrested a 31-year-old Romanian man in connection with the defacement of nearly 50 vehicles and buildings with swastikas painted in human blood. The suspect, who was intoxicated and had self-inflicted injuries, is undergoing psychiatric evaluation. The incident has drawn strong condemnation from local officials, recalling the city's painful history.
Germany's Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has banned the Islamist association 'Muslim Interaktiv' for its anti-constitutional activities, including advocating for a caliphate and promoting antisemitism. The group will be dissolved, its assets confiscated, and properties were raided across several states. Investigations into related groups are ongoing.
Four Bulgarian nationals have been sentenced to prison in Paris for vandalizing the Paris Holocaust Memorial with red handprints in May 2024. French prosecutors and intelligence services linked the act to a Russian hybrid warfare network aimed at destabilizing France and sowing social discord. Sentences ranged from two to four years, with one alleged mastermind remaining at large.
Haringey Council has announced its support for Islamophobia Awareness Month throughout November 2025, joining a nationwide effort to combat anti-Muslim prejudice. The initiative comes as reports indicate a significant rise in Islamophobic incidents across the UK, with the month aiming to foster understanding and celebrate Muslim contributions.
The German government has committed a record-breaking $1.08 billion for home care services for Holocaust survivors worldwide in 2026. This historic allocation, negotiated with the Claims Conference, marks the largest budget ever dedicated to survivor home care, addressing the critical and increasing needs of an aging survivor population. The aid aims to ensure dignity and support for approximately 200,000 remaining survivors.
