The attack on Jews who were celebrating Hanukkah at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, which resulted in several deaths and many injuries, triggered widespread political and media reactions.

A network of fake accounts, mostly run from Egypt and linked to UAE interests, has been spreading false narratives to demonize Hamas while posing as Gaza-based, drawing regional scrutiny.

The UN Security Council’s approval of Trump’s Gaza plan, the “American Balfour Declaration,” has stirred controversy by advancing a Palestinian state framework and international oversight, challenging “Israel” while leaving Hamas and the Palestinian Authority in a tense post-conflict position.

Since the signing of the Abraham Accords in 2020, the Israeli Occupation has viewed Indonesia as a key target for normalization, while Jakarta has shown cautious interest in exploring diplomatic and economic openings without abandoning its support for the Palestinian cause.

Shabana Mahmood took on the Home Secretary role at a time of significant political and social turmoil in the UK.