Sun Dec 14 12:41:44 UTC 2025: News Article:
Bondi Beach Shooting Declared “Terrorist Incident” After 11 Killed, Dozens Injured
Sydney, Australia – A mass shooting at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach has left at least 11 people dead and 29 injured, including two police officers, prompting officials to declare the incident a “terrorist act.” The attack occurred around 6:47 pm local time near the Bondi Pavilion during a Hanukkah celebration attended by over 1,000 people.
New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon stated that one suspected attacker was killed at the scene, while another is in critical condition. Authorities are investigating the possibility of a third offender and have invoked special powers under Sections 5 and 6 to prevent further activity.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the shooting as a “targeted attack on Jewish Australians on the first day of Hanukkah,” calling the “evil” unleashed at Bondi Beach “beyond comprehension.” He emphasized the attack as an attack on all Australians and their way of life.
Bondi Beach, a popular destination for locals and tourists, was crowded at the time of the incident. The investigation is ongoing.
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