Senator Lindsey Graham strongly criticized Australia's response to a deadly attack on a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, accusing Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of ignoring warnings about threats to the Jewish community. Graham argued that political decisions, such as recognizing a Palestinian state, have put Jews in Australia at greater risk and enticed further terrorism. He also condemned Western nations for what he described as weak responses to extremist violence, drawing comparisons to American foreign policy decisions in the Middle East. Graham called for a more forceful approach to combating extremist groups, insisting that only decisive action can ensure the safety of Western societies.