Bondi Beach and the ripples of conflict: why local violence can never be global justice View(s):The salt air of Bondi Beach, usually a symbol of Sydney’s laid-back vibrancy, was shattered on the evening of 14 December 2025. It was a calculated strike aimed at a specific community, likely fueled by the burning grievances surrounding the conflict in Gaza and the Palestinian cause. When people witness the protracted suffering in Gaza—the humanitarian crises, the military operations, and the stifling blockades—they feel a righteous indignation. Violence of this nature fails to understand a core moral principle: human suffering is not a zero-sum game. The Bondi Beach attack is a stark example of “conflict spillover.” We live in a hyper-connected era where digital media brings the frontlines of war into our living rooms in real-time.

Source: Sunday Times December 20, 2025 21:43 UTC