The horror on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, where two gunmen opened fire on a Jewish holiday celebration, killing at least 15 people and wounding many more, has reopened painful questions about resurgent antisemitism around the world — in particular, antisemitism associated with anti-Israel, pro-Palestinian activism. For some, the tragedy has also reopened the controversy about a slogan New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has been criticized for not disavowing: “Globalize the intifada.”

One suspect, a 24-year-old man who is injured and in custody, was previously investigated for possible ties to a radical Islamist terror group. (The other alleged shooter, his father, was killed during the attack.) There is little doubt that anti-Zionist and anti-Jewish animus, part of some Islamist ideology, were behind the shooting.

Many Australian Jews are criticizing the government for failing to take antisemitism seriously. Anti-Jewish incidents spiked in Australia last year, including arson at synagogues and numerous incidents of graffiti........

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