A Crime Against Jews — and Against Humanity
We all woke up to devastating news today: a gruesome terrorist attack in Sydney, Australia, targeting members of the Jewish community celebrating the first night of Hanukkah at Bondi Beach. At least 15 people were killed, including victims and one of the shooters, with dozens more wounded.
This was a crime against Jews—one I unequivocally condemn. We must never celebrate violence or dehumanize people. No matter where you stand on the political spectrum, we all belong to the human family. Most importantly, we should not allow horrific events like this to be politicized in ways that fuel further violence.
And yet, that appears to be exactly what’s happening.
The Rush to Blame Iran
The Jerusalem Post was quick to suggest possible Iranian involvement in the Bondi Beach shooting, reporting that Israeli authorities are investigating potential state actors—chiefly Iran. A senior US official even told Fox News that if Iran ordered the attack, the US would fully support Israel’s right to respond militarily.
If the immediate response from Israel and the United States is “Let’s bomb Iran,” alarm bells should ring. The question arises: could this be another false flag operation? I do not claim it is—but it should not be ruled out before independent journalists and researchers investigate more deeply.
Netanyahu’s Warning to Australia
In August 2025, as reported by outlets like The Times of Israel, Prime Minister Netanyahu sent a scathing letter to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, giving him until Rosh Hashanah to act against antisemitism—or else. Netanyahu stated:
“On August 17, I sent Prime Minister Albanese a letter warning that the Australian government’s policy was promoting and encouraging antisemitism in Australia. Your call for a Palestinian state pours fuel on the antisemitic fire.”
So is this what it’s really about? Do Israeli leaders genuinely care about antisemitism, or is this tied to Australia’s recognition of Palestine as an independent state in September 2025—alongside countries like the UK and Canada?
How does calling for Palestinian statehood embolden violence against Jewish people? If anything, wouldn’t it do the opposite?
The Hero Who Didn’t Fit the Narrative
To muddy the waters and hijack the story, Zionist voices on X spread disinformation, falsely claiming that Ahmed al-Ahmed—the brave bystander who disarmed one of the terrorists and saved countless Jewish Australians—was not Syrian but a Maronite Christian.
Social media quickly debunked these claims. Even Prime Minister Netanyahu initially praised “Jewish bravery” before retracting and acknowledging that the hero was, in fact, a Muslim Syrian-Australian.
That fact alone shattered a preferred narrative.
Unanswered Questions at Bondi Beach
This incident raises serious questions. Where were the police? Bondi police station is literally one block from the attack site. Witnesses reported the shooting lasted nearly 20 minutes, with shooters reloading multiple times.
“They shoot, change magazines, shoot again. Four policemen were there. Nobody fired back. Nothing.”
These are questions Australians deserve answers to.
The Google Trends Controversy
Another suspicious detail circulated online: claims of a Google Trends spike for one shooter’s name—Naveed Akram—in Israel days before the attack. Some posts suggested this indicated foreknowledge.
It may be a glitch, a misinterpretation, or an artifact of low trading volume. Yet the rapidity with which speculation proliferated underscores a profound, hard-earned distrust.
Regardless, the incident warrants thorough investigation to rule out any deliberate manipulation—particularly given that certain actors have historically employed false-flag tactics and could plausibly harbor motives here.
Blaming Palestine Solidarity and Muslims
As expected, voices from Israel, the UK, and Australia were quick to link the attack to pro-Palestine protests against Israel’s actions in Gaza. This also fed into familiar smears blaming Muslims and immigration.
Australia has seen this before.
A Pattern of Manufactured Fear
Earlier this year, Australian police uncovered fake plots involving overseas actors hiring locals to stage antisemitic crimes. Muslims are frequently blamed first. Last year, after a Sydney mall attack, UK media figures rushed to connect it to Muslims and “globalized intifada”—only for police to rule out terrorism entirely.
Apologies followed. Consequences rarely did.
In January, Australian police confirmed they were investigating overseas actors paying criminals to stage antisemitic incidents, as reported by the BBC. In October, a parliamentary panel revealed that New South Wales police had misclassified anti-Palestinian abuse as antisemitic, inflating statistics and distorting public perception.
Pressure, Power, and Palestine
Netanyahu’s letter effectively warned that recognizing Palestine would “fuel antisemitism”—implying Australia would pay a price for its decision.
So what’s your interpretation?
To me, it appears Israeli actors have applied aggressive pressure tactics against Australia following its recognition of Palestine. The Israeli lobby already holds significant sway in the US, the UK, and much of Europe. Australia may represent one of the few remaining arenas where that influence is still being contested.