DID Press: At least ten people were killed and twelve others injured after gunmen opened fire during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday evening, according to local authorities.
The shooting occurred at around 6:30 p.m. local time as hundreds of people gathered for the opening of the eight-day Hanukkah festival. Local media reported that the attackers fired approximately 50 rounds into the crowd, triggering panic and chaos at the scene.
Police confirmed that one of the attackers was killed during the incident, while the second suspect was wounded and taken into custody. The identities of the victims and the motive behind the attack have not yet been determined, and investigations are ongoing.
Earlier, New South Wales Police had warned of a “developing incident” and urged people in the area to seek shelter. Emergency services and medical teams responded swiftly, transferring the injured to nearby hospitals.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the attack and expressed condolences to the victims, describing the scenes in Bondi as “shocking and deeply distressing.” He said police and emergency responders were working to secure the area and save lives.
Authorities have launched a wide-ranging investigation to determine the circumstances and motive of the attack. The incident has raised renewed concerns about the security of religious gatherings in Australia, with officials reviewing safety measures for upcoming events.