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The text is a news article published on December 15, 2025, by The Hindu, an Indian newspaper, about a mass shooting in Sydney, Australia. The shooting occurred at Bondi Beach during a Jewish celebration on December 14, 2025. Sixteen people were killed, and forty were hospitalized. The alleged shooters were a father and son, motivated by antisemitism. The father was killed at the scene, while the son is in critical condition.

News Article:

Bondi Beach Massacre: 16 Dead in Suspected Antisemitic Attack

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – December 15, 2025 – Australia is in mourning following a mass shooting at Bondi Beach on Sunday, December 14, which left 16 people dead and 40 injured. The victims, aged between 10 and 87, were attending a Jewish celebration when they were attacked.

Police have identified the alleged perpetrators as a father and son. The father, 50, was killed at the scene. The son, 24, is currently hospitalized in critical condition. Law enforcement officials have described the shooting as a targeted antisemitic attack.

“This was a horrific act of violence directed at members of our Jewish community,” stated a police spokesperson at a Monday press conference. “We are treating this as a priority and are dedicated to ensure the safety of our citizens,.”

Witnesses reported that the attack lasted approximately 10 minutes, causing widespread panic as hundreds fled the popular beach. Two police officers are among the injured, currently in serious but stable condition.

The shooting marks the worst instance of gun violence in Australia in nearly 30 years. Investigations are ongoing.

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