For many, official promises to stamp out the “evil scourge” of antisemitism and consider further tightening gun control measures come too late.

Across the Seattle area and beyond, Jewish leaders said they are increasing security and police patrols at public menorah lightings, vigils and Jewish institutions.

At least 15 people were killed at a Jewish gathering on Australia's Bondi Beach, according to Australian government officials and police. One of two gunmen was also dead.

People of all ages had been looking forward to celebrating — especially this year, as a ceasefire in Gaza has held since October and all but one of the hostages taken by Hamas-led militants have been returned.

President Donald Trump tells American Jews to "celebrate proudly" after deadly Bondi Beach attack on "Hanukkah by the Sea" event kills 11, injures dozens in Australia.

The mood quickly became muted for some southern Arizona Jews following the Dec. 14 massacre at Australia’s Bondi Beach — where Hanukkah celebrants were targeted in a shooting that killed 15.

Preliminary evidence indicates Naveed Akram, 24, staged a “terrorist attack inspired by ISIS," police said Wednesday. The first funerals for victims were held under tight security.

Ahmed al Ahmed, the Syrian-Australian father who wrestled a shotgun from one of the gunmen attacking a Jewish gathering, is facing a long road to recovery.