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This past weekend brought twin tragedies on opposite sides of the world — a terror-related mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, and a campus shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. Both events have left communities in mourning and triggered urgent calls for review of public safety and antisemitic policies.
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On Sunday evening, December 14, a mass shooting unfolded during a Jewish community event called “Chanukah by the Sea” at Bondi Beach in Sydney, one of Australia’s most famous coastal locations. Australian authorities described the incident as a terrorist attack motivated by antisemitism, targeting people gathered to celebrate the first day of Hanukkah.
Police say two gunmen — a father and his adult son — opened fire on the crowd just before 7 p.m. local time. One of the attackers was killed by police at the scene, and the other is in custody in critical condition. Around 16 people, including a child, were killed, with dozens more injured and hospitalized, among them several police officers. Victims ranged in age from children to seniors.
In a dramatic moment captured on video and reported in international coverage, a civilian bystander intervened and helped disarm one of the shooters, potentially saving lives.
Jewish leaders and community members both in Australia and abroad have expressed deep grief and solidarity, emphasizing the need to confront rising antisemitism and protect public celebrations of faith.
On Sunday night, President Trump offered his condolences to the families as well as honored the man who disarmed a shooter on video.
On Saturday afternoon, December 13, a shooting occurred inside a classroom building at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, during final exam week. According to campus and law enforcement reports, the incident took place at approximately 4:00 p.m. EST, where a review session for a class was underway.
The shooter also “yelled something” before carrying out his horrific act of violence. Some eyewitnesses alleged the remark was in Arabic. Two people were killed, and at least nine others were injured in the mass shooting. The attack originated in Jewish Professor Rachel Friedberg’s classroom during her course titled, “Judaic Studies”. Brown University canceled all remaining finals, assignments, and academic events for Sunday as the community grappled with the aftermath.
“I want to just pay my respects to the people — unfortunately, two are no longer with us — at Brown University. Nine injured, and two are looking down on us right now from heaven,” Trump said.
The Bondi Beach and Brown University shootings — though different in scale — both underscore continuing global concerns about antisemitic attacks.
As investigations continue, officials in both countries have pledged support for victims’ families and survivors while reviewing safety protocols and legislative measures aimed at preventing future tragedies.
At the time of reporting, the Brown University shooter is still at large.
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I can’t help but think that there is something big coming that God has planned. In biblical history, Satan always inspired violence when he sensed that something was about to occur that he won’t like. I think of Egypt when Moses was born; Pharoah who worshipped Ra, ordered the murder/exposure of all Hebrew baby boys. When Jesus was born, Herod The Great ordered the murder of all Baby Boys under 2 who were born in Bethlehem because of Micah’s prophecy. What is God Planning to do next that Satan has been seeing in Bible Prophecy? It’s beyond me, but we will see soon enough. All Glory, Praise, and thanks to God for all things!
CJB 1 Timothy 2 , Matthew 28:19… I counsel that petitions, prayers, intercessions and thanksgivings be made for all human beings,…This is what meets His approval. He wants all humanity to be delivered and come to full knowledge of the truth. For God is One; and there is but one Mediator between God and humanity, Yeshua the Messiah (Jesus Christ), Himself human, who gave Himself as a ransom on behalf of all…Therefore, go and make people from all nations into talmidim (disciples) immersing them into the reality of the Father, the Son and the Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit).
I was reminded of a miracle and have attached the webpages to watch the video or read the interview transcript of Afshin Javid. He is a former Hezbollah fighter who had an encounter with Jesus in his jail cell. Interestingly, I just noted the post date on YouTube, Oct 7, 2024…one year to the day after the Massacre in Israel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BwCK3YJBnk
https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/contributors/michael-foust/hezbollah-soldier-saw-jesus-in-vision-converted-to-christianity-i-just-began-to-weep.html
Dear LORD and Almighty God, Your Word says intercession for ALL humanity is what meets Your approval. You are The Deliverer and Paul and Afshin know this profoundly. I also know there are COUNTLESS who are being called into repentance because TRUTH cannot be silenced. I am reminded deep calls to deep and that The Spirit helps us when we do not know what we ought to pray. I am reminded The Spirit helps by praying in our place with an earnestness that cannot be described. LORD, I pray a flood of salvation is coming to the Muslim world and to all who blindly support death and destruction. I pray for a monumental movement, one that engulfs all who have hatred in their hearts for Your People. I pray an immersion of reality into the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit is quickly coming and TODAY, many Muslims are being made into disciples of Christ. Amen
Psalm 42:7, Romans 8:26
The quote from the Bible about the camel getting his nose into the tent
And what we have is Mayor kahn in London, trying to ban Christmas celebration
We have people in New York City, selecting a jihadist/communist to be the mayor of New York City
We have people in New York in Ithaca New Yorkelecting a chair person who is support of the jihadist
And then we have these incidents around the world and Australia in Europe in France people canceling Christmas celebrations people running scared
We can’t run scared from evil. We are to take a stand.
Shammah took a stand against the Philistines in the lentil field and defeated 10,000 because he trusted God
We’re in a battle we’re being attacked as Christians and Jews and we cannot lie down and whimper like a coward dog. It’s time to take a stand.
We are standing with the Lord of heaven‘s armies. We have nothing to fear. We’re standing and fighting an uncircumcised Philistine to put it in better terms. God is in control not a false God that’s scaring people.
We must come together as intercessors praying to God to guide us and leaders there’s only victories through the Lord of heavens armies
Amen David, “We must come together as intercessors praying to God to guide us…” Yes, prayer is the work of God.
Oswald Chambers, “Prayer does not fit us for the greater works; prayer is the greater work.”
Lord, I am grieved by these latest attacks on Jews particularly in a Australia, a nation that restricts gun ownership. Perhaps anti-gun laws only keep law abiding citizens from owning guns. Criminals and those with the intent to harm others will still find a way to obtain guns. I am grieved by the growing anti-semitism in America and throughout the world – an indication of demonic influence over people not only in America but throughout the world. I pray for protection, prosperity and peace over Israel, Jerusalem and the Jewish people wherever they reside. Grant Prime Minister Netanyahu and his advisors wisdom, insight and understanding to defend and combat the attacks by people and nations that desire the destruction of Israel and the Jewish people. Bless Israel and the Jewish people.
God Bless Mossad Father, as they continue to monitor and observe all these operations for the benefit of the people of Israel! Israel Forever!
Since Austrailia does not have capital punishment, the killer(s) will get away with multiple murder. The gun laws in Austrailia need to go since Austraiian law enforcement is totally ineffective. Thank God for the Bill of Rights in America which includes the 2nd Amendment. And praying that the democrats and others opposing the U.S Bill of Rights see their end in the equivalent of Nebuchanezzar’s fiery furnace!
Father God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, please be with the families and friends of those attacked. Please help our leaders realize what these attacks truly are and be unafraid to call out Islam and the roots of this evil ideology. Give us your wisdom and spirit to stand against this with courage no matter how hard it seems. Help us Father to protect our country and families from all those who are taught from infancy to hate Christians and Jews or all those who do not submit to their ideology. Give us Your wisdom on how to combat this evil, especially how to identity it for what it is. In the powerful name of our Lord Jesus.
Divine Wisdom Indeed!!
This is truly sad, and just plain wrong. No one should lose their life because of their ethnic group. There is NO place in today’s world for anti- Semitism. Lord Jesus, by Your grace, please put a hedge of protection around all Jewish people around the world. Please keep them from all harm. Thank You Jesus.
I am saddened about all this. Gods Chosen, Christens and Jew are being attacked. Satan is having a Field Day! God is not mocked. He is watching and waiting! One day, every knee will bow. Come, Lord Jesus!!!
I am saddened about all this. Gods Chosen, Christensen and Jew are being attacked. Satan is h having a Field Day! God is not mocked. He is watching and waiting! One day, every knee will bow. Come, Lord Jesus!!!
In the Sydney Australia shooting the ‘civilian bystander ‘ who disarmed one of the gunmen and potentially saved lives, who is now recovering from several gunshot wounds, is a Muslim gentleman. An Australian citizen he migrated from Syria some years ago. One of the gifts of a non-discriminatory immigration policy.
It’s just one vicious act after another in these days.
Even among family.
Nothing is black and white as seen from our eyes. Only God knows the hearts of all people.
It is mental illness, an unsound mind, to not walk in peace and apply the golden rule.
I do believe the return of our King of Kings on every phone and video is falling into place each new day in this present world.
Enter Jesus.
“There is not one square inch of our Universe that our Sovereign Lord Christ Jesus does not cry out…IT IS MINE.”
I wish I had said it.
Not my quote.
Bring Your order soon Lord.
May all who grieve now with humble hearts, hear the voice of their Shepherd and receive Your salvation and Your everlasting watch over their lives. In confidence may they know this is not their final resting place. May they be transformed to walk in Your light alone with Your agenda to bring hope and truth to this broken world.
In Your perfect name, Amen
Father God, come in Jesus’ peace and truth and protect the people you call and choose.
Praying our Lord’s peace from Heaven to Earth. Be careful of labeling, though, the Islamic Jihadist doctrine isn’t just antisemitic. They are trained to violence against Christians, too.