The Knesset building in Jerusalem was illuminated in the colors of the Australian flag as a gesture of solidarity after a deadly shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney. Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana expressed condolences to the victims and support for the Jewish community in Australia, emphasizing unity against antisemitism and terrorism. In a statement, Ohana warned that unchecked antisemitism can escalate into violence and called for immediate action to confront hate. The symbolic lighting underscores the close ties and shared grief between Israel and Australia in the wake of the attack.
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