Ten killed in Hanukkah shooting at Australia’s Bondi Beach

Summary

Ten people were killed and around a dozen injured when two gunmen opened fire during a Jewish holiday event at Sydney's Bondi Beach, Australia's worst mass shooting since 1996.

Key Points
  • Ten people were killed and about a dozen wounded in a shooting during a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach, Sydney.
  • Two gunmen were involved; one died and the other is in critical condition, with police among the injured.
  • The attack is linked to a recent rise in antisemitic violence in Australia amid the Israel-Gaza conflict.
  • This event marks Australia's deadliest mass shooting since 1996 and prompted widespread condemnation.
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