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Two gunmen attacked a Jewish festival at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia on the first day of Hanukkah. At least 11 people were killed and dozens wounded in what authorities are calling a terrorist attack and a targeted attack on Jewish Australians. One suspect was killed, and another is in custody in critical condition. An IED was found in a car linked to the deceased suspect. A bystander bravely disarmed one of the shooters, preventing further casualties. The attack has been widely condemned, with leaders around the world expressing shock and solidarity with the victims and the Australian Jewish community.
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Sydney Reels After Bondi Beach Terror Attack Kills 11 During Hanukkah Celebration
Sydney, Australia – At least 11 people are dead and dozens more wounded after a mass shooting at a Jewish festival held at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach on Sunday evening. The attack, which took place on the first day of Hanukkah, is being investigated as a terrorist incident and a deliberate act targeting the Jewish community, according to Australian authorities.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the “devastating” attack, stating that the “evil unleashed at Bondi Beach” was incomprehensible. New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon confirmed that one of the suspected gunmen was killed at the scene, while a second is in custody and in critical condition. Police also discovered an improvised explosive device (IED) in a vehicle linked to the deceased suspect.
The attack occurred around 6:47 pm local time, near the Bondi Pavilion, where a “Chanukah by the Sea” event had attracted over 1,000 people. Witnesses described scenes of chaos and terror as two men, reportedly dressed in black, opened fire on the crowd.
Amidst the chaos, a bystander, identified as Ahmed al Ahmed, a 43-year-old local business owner, is being hailed as a hero for his bravery in disarming one of the shooters. Video footage shows Ahmed confronting the gunman and seizing his weapon, potentially saving countless lives.
“A man walking up to a gunman who had fired on the community and single-handedly disarming him… That man is a genuine hero,” said New South Wales Premier Chris Minns.
The attack has sparked widespread condemnation both within Australia and internationally. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed his horror at the “heinous deadly attack,” while leaders from countries including Britain, Italy, Iran, Qatar, and the United States have offered their condolences and support. Israeli President Isaac Herzog called the shooting a “cruel attack on Jews” and urged the Australian government to combat rising antisemitism.
In the wake of the tragedy, police have established a heavy presence around Bondi Beach, and investigations are ongoing. The attack has stunned Australia, where mass shootings are rare due to the country’s strict gun control laws implemented after the 1996 Port Arthur massacre.
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