Strong leadership rejects fear, supports Israel, condemns Palestinian terror networks and Arab enablers targeting Jews
US President Donald Trump delivered an unambiguous message of strength and reassurance to Jewish communities worldwide following the antisemitic terrorist attack in Sydney, Australia. Speaking with Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy, Trump insisted that those celebrating Hanukkah should not live in fear, urging them instead to “celebrate proudly” and stand confident in their identity.
Later, addressing guests at a White House Christmas reception, Trump explicitly labeled the Sydney violence for what it was: a “purely antisemitic attack.” He emphasized that the targeting of Jews during Hanukkah was deliberate and ideological, not random. In a powerful gesture of solidarity, Trump stated that the nation should “celebrate Hanukkah loudly,” refusing to allow terror to dictate Jewish life.
Trump also praised the Australian civilian who bravely tackled one of the attackers, calling him a “very, very brave person,” underscoring the moral clarity between innocent communities and those who glorify violence. His remarks sharply contrasted with global hesitation to confront Palestinian terror factions and Arab regimes that tolerate, finance, or politically shield antisemitic extremism.
For Israel and the Jewish diaspora, Trump’s message reinforced a core truth: security comes not from silence or appeasement, but from unapologetic identity, decisive leadership, and zero tolerance for terror.
