Australian prime minister announces national bravery honors after antisemitic terror attack

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• The announcement came as Australia grapples with the aftermath of its deadliest massacre since 1996, which officials have described as an ISIS-inspired attack targeting the country’s Jewish community during the holiday season. 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." AUSTRALIAN PM ALBANESE GETS BOOED DURING BONDI BEACH VIGIL HONORING HANUKKAH ATTACK VICTIMS Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met Ahmed al Ahmed at St George Hospital in Sydney Dec.
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• (Australian Prime Minister Office via AP) Albanese said his government plans to create a special honors system recognizing the heroism of those who confronted what he called "the worst of evil" during the Dec.