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Received today — 15 December 2025

Mourners gather for vigil at Bondi beach in Sydney – in pictures 15 December 2025 at 08:10

Mourners gather for vigil at Bondi beach in Sydney – in pictures

15 December 2025 at 08:10

Australia is in mourning after gunmen opened fire on Bondi beach on Sunday, killing at least 15 people in an attack on the Jewish community during its Hanukah celebrations. One of the alleged gunmen was also killed during the incident

Received yesterday — 14 December 2025

‘We stand with you’: Jewish leaders around world respond to Bondi beach attack 14 December 2025 at 09:50

‘We stand with you’: Jewish leaders around world respond to Bondi beach attack

The Guardian

By:Ashifa Kassam

14 December 2025 at 09:50

Communities express shock and solidarity after at least 12 people killed in Sydney at event marking start of Hanukah

Jewish communities across the world have reacted with shock, sadness and solidarity after what Australia’s prime minister described as a “targeted attack on Jewish Australians” at Bondi beach in Sydney.

On Sunday, as hundreds of people were gathered to celebrate the first day of Hanukah, the Jewish festival of lights, at least two individuals armed with guns began firing on crowds on the beach. At least 11 people were killed and 29 injured in what police designated as a terrorist attack. One of the alleged gunman was also killed, bringing the total number of dead to 12.