Christians Light Candles in Solidarity with Jewish Community

Following the horrific antisemitic terror attack at Bondi Beach, Sydney, Christians United for Israel calls believers worldwide to stand with the Jewish people

📅 December 2025

🏛️ Christians United for Israel (CUFI)

📍 Global Response

Christians United for Israel expresses profound solidarity with the Jewish community in Australia and around the world, following the abhorrent antisemitic terror attack at the Hanukkah gathering in Bondi, Sydney. The organization is calling on Christians worldwide to light candles throughout Hanukkah in memory of those murdered and in dedication to ensuring the Jewish people never stand alone.

💔 Remembering the Victims

We are absolutely heartbroken for all those who have lost loved ones

15 Jewish Community Members Murdered

10 Age of Youngest Victim Named

1 Holocaust Survivor Killed While Shielding His Wife

A Festival of Light Turned to Darkness

The first day of Hanukkah should have been a joyful celebration. It is unfathomable that Jewish families in 2025 are not able to gather for a peaceful celebration without being gunned down by antisemitic monsters.

“It is unfathomable that Jewish families in 2025 are not able to gather for a peaceful celebration without being gunned down by antisemitic monsters. We strongly condemn this Islamist attack and pray for every family that is mourning and for the recovery of all those hospitalized.”

— Christians United for Israel Statement

CUFI recalls that just a few months ago in the UK, a terror attack occurred at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Manchester on the first day of Yom Kippur – another Jewish festival. The Manchester and Sydney attackers chose their dates deliberately to send a clear message to the world: this is an attack on Jews and everything Jews believe in and stand for.

⚠️ Echoes of October 7th

Watching the disturbing footage of the Bondi terrorists caught on video, one cannot help but draw comparison to footage of the perpetrators of October 7th, who possessed a similar calm callousness by which they gunned down their victims. The comparisons do not stop there: the evil motivation is the same – to kill all Jews simply for being Jewish. This is what was meant by “globalise the intifada.”

The Rising Tide of Antisemitism in Australia

Why has darkness been allowed to be paraded on the streets of Sydney and other world cities with calls to “globalise the intifada”? Why did authorities allow an anti-Israel march of thousands of haters to descend on the Sydney Opera House chanting not just anti-Israel, but vulgar anti-Jewish slogans?

In the past year, Australia has seen an exponential increase in antisemitism, as reported in articles by CUFI. In fact, in August, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned his Australian counterpart of the threat to Jewish lives if the antisemitic hatred is not stopped, citing Australia’s recognition of a Palestinian state as being a catalyst for the escalation.

💡 Light Must Have No Fellowship with Darkness

As illustrated by the Bondi attack, the darkness was attempting to wipe out the Light – but it will not win. We must not let it win. The Bible says that the Light must have no fellowship with darkness. As Christians, we have an important role to be Light.

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Pastor John Hagee

Founder and Chairman, Christians United for Israel

“On a night set apart to commence celebrations of the miracle of Hanukkah, the Jewish community instead left mourning the deadly attack in Bondi Beach. Yet, even in moments of this unspeakable darkness, we cling to the truth that light will overcome the darkness.”

“If there was ever a time the Christian light should be shining, it’s right now. If there was ever a time to shut down the mouth of every antisemite, it’s right now,” Pastor Hagee declared.

“The senseless bloodlust of Israel’s enemies will not go unchallenged. We stand here today, boldly and eternally, with the Jewish State and God’s people. For Jerusalem’s sake, we will not be silent, and we will not hold our peace. We are in a fight, and we are going to win this fight.”

— Pastor John Hagee

🕯️ A Call to Action 🕯️

Join Christians worldwide in lighting candles throughout Hanukkah

In memory of those who were murdered in this heinous attack
In solidarity with the Jewish people that Light will overcome darkness
As a personal dedication that you will not allow the Jewish people to stand alone
To pray for Israel and the Jewish community worldwide
To reject antisemitism in all its forms

Praying for Bold Leadership

CUFI is praying for Australia and for Western governments, including the UK, that they will have boldness to speak out against this evil and take action. Antisemitism must be rejected in all its forms.

“Please join us in praying for the Jewish community in Sydney, Australia, and for all those precious lives that this horrific attack has impacted. May God bless you for standing with Israel and the Jewish people.”

— Pastor John Hagee