Mass Shooting at Bondi Beach During Hanukkah Celebration Kills 15

Two gunmen, a father and son, opened fire during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, Sydney, killing 15 people and injuring dozens more in what authorities are calling a terrorist attack driven by antisemitism. The massacre, the deadliest in Australia in nearly 30 years, occurred during the “Chanukah by the Sea” event, which included families and children. One gunman was shot dead by police, while the other is hospitalized. Victims ranged in age from 10 to 87. Emergency responders found improvised explosives and six firearms, raising serious questions about how the suspects obtained weapons in a country with strict gun laws. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the attack as “pure evil” and pledged national unity. International leaders, including King Charles III and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, expressed condolences. Jewish leaders and victims’ families criticized Australia’s failure to curb rising antisemitism. Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation and may introduce tighter gun legislation.

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Source: AP News