"The shock and horror that have rippled out from Bondi Beach across the world are immense. At least 11 people died at a place packed with families. A further 29 individuals suffered serious injuries. For Sunday evening's shootings to occur in one of the most idyllic and quintessentially Australian of locations, at one of the most joyous times in the Jewish calendar, only deepens the fear and anguish felt throughout the Jewish community, across Australia and more broadly."
"Authorities were quick to identify the attack as terrorism, targeting Jews as they gathered to celebrate the beginning of Hanukah on the beach. The two gunmen one now dead, another critically injured as of Sunday night fired on the crowds from a bridge. Parents ran with their children in their arms; elderly people struggled to flee. A car containing improvised explosive devices was found nearby and late on Sunday police were still searching for a possible third offender."
At least 11 people were killed and 29 seriously injured in a mass shooting at Bondi Beach during Hanukah celebrations, where Jewish families had gathered. Two gunmen opened fire from a bridge; one attacker was killed and another critically injured while police searched for a possible third. A car with improvised explosive devices was found nearby. A bystander disarmed one shooter and others responded swiftly, limiting further casualties. The attack was treated as terrorism targeting Jews and comes amid a global rise in antisemitic incidents since the 7 October Hamas attack and ensuing conflict in Gaza, with prior related attacks noted in Australia, the UK and the US.
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