Sunday evening at Sydney's bustling Bondi Beach turned tragic when two attackers unleashed chaos during a Hanukkah celebration. The sudden gunfire claimed the lives of 12 individuals.
Eyewitnesses report that around 6:40 PM, the attackers emerged from a vehicle and began shooting near the Bondi Pavilion. The sound of gunfire sent the crowd into panic as people scrambled for safety, creating a scene of terror along the beachfront.
According to New South Wales Police, one of the attackers was neutralized during the operation, while the other was taken into custody.
The shooting at Bondi Beach is considered one of the deadliest incidents in Australia. Stay updated here with the latest information from the scene, official statements, and investigation news.
- Following the Bondi Beach shooting, a significant police presence was deployed.
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- Officials identified one of the attackers as 24-year-old Naveed Akram.
- Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed deep sorrow over the terror attack at Australia's Bondi Beach, describing the scenes as horrific and distressing.
- India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed profound grief over the Bondi Beach shooting. He extended heartfelt condolences to the families who lost loved ones and reiterated India's steadfast support for Australia's people in this tragic time.
- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed his deep sorrow over the Bondi Beach shooting, describing it as “shocking and painful.” He labeled the attack a “devastating terror incident,” targeting Jewish Australian citizens, and condemned it as an open anti-Semitic act.
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- A viral social media video showcases an act of bravery during the Bondi Beach shooting. The footage shows a civilian charging at an assailant, engaging in a struggle, and ultimately seizing the shotgun. Click to read the full story -
- Prominent Jewish community leader Arsen Ostrovsky was injured in the horrific incident at Bondi Beach, confirmed by the spokesperson of Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
