On December 14, 2025, President Donald Trump delivered remarks at the White House addressing several recent terror attacks. He referenced a shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island that resulted in two fatalities and nine injuries. Additionally, he discussed a mass shooting during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, which left 11 dead, including a 12-year-old child and Rabbi Eli Schlanger, 41. Trump characterized the Sydney incident as an anti-Semitic attack.

In his address, Trump expressed condolences for the victims, stating, "I want to pay my respects to the people no longer with us. Brown University, 9 injured, 2 are looking down on us from Heaven." He emphasized the importance of solidarity, particularly in light of the anti-Semitic nature of the attack in Australia, and encouraged Jewish Americans to celebrate their identity during Hanukkah.

The FBI has indicated its readiness to assist in the investigations related to these incidents, reflecting ongoing concerns about domestic terrorism and violence. In the context of the Sydney attack, eyewitness accounts revealed that two gunmen opened fire on attendees for approximately 20 minutes, during which police officers present did not engage the shooters. New South Wales Premier Chris Minns condemned the incident as a cowardly act of violence targeting the Jewish community during a significant holiday.

The attack at Bondi Beach is noted as the deadliest shooting in Australia since 1996. One of the suspects, identified as Naveed Akram, was taken into custody in critical condition, while the other was killed at the scene. Improvised explosive devices were later discovered in the deceased gunman's vehicle. Authorities indicated that one of the gunmen was on the watchlist of the Australian Security Intelligence Organization (ASIO) but was not deemed an immediate threat. This incident has raised questions about the adequacy of security measures and the implications of state responses to potential threats against communities, especially during public gatherings.