Australian prime minister announces national bravery honors after antisemitic terror attack
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces plans for a national bravery award to honor civilians who risked their lives during the deadly Hanukkah attack.
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Albanese said Christmas was marked by a sharp contrast between extremist violence and the "best of humanity."
"This Christmas is a different one because of the anti-terror and the terrorist attack motivated by ISIS and antisemitism," Albanese said during a press conference. "But, at the same time, as we have seen the worst of humanity, we have seen the bravery and kindness and compassion ... from those who rushed to danger."
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