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Australia Hanukkah celebration targeted in antisemitic terrorist attack. What to know.
Officials said 15 people are dead after gunmen targeted the attendees of a Jewish community event on Sunday in Australia's Bondi Beach. Another 40 people were hospitalized with injuries, including a child and two officers,

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What we know about the victims of the Bondi Beach shooting in Australia
Australian bystander disarms suspected shooter in Australia Hanukkah attack
Father and son gunmen kill at least 15 people in attack on Hanukkah event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach
Two gunmen opened fire during a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi beach, killing 15 people, including a child, officials said Monday, in what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called an act of anti...

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US Jewish groups urge heightened security at public events after Hanukkah attack in Australia
Australian Police Plan to Charge Suspect in Bondi Massacre
Australia's leaders promise to tighten gun laws after Bondi Beach massacre on Hanukkah
Also among them is a man who was captured on video appearing to tackle and disarm one apparent assailant, before pointing the man’s weapon at him, then setting the gun on the ground.

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Bondi gunmen were inspired by Islamic State, had travelled to the Philippines, Australia police say
Bay Area Jewish community mourns on first night of Hanukkah after mass shooting in Australia

Bondi Beach shooting live updates: Australia vows crackdown on guns, antisemitism after shooters kill 15

At least 15 people are dead after a mass shooting at Australia’s famous Bondi Beach on Sunday. Follow live updates.

Australian Police Investigating Sydney Shooting as Terrorism

Australian officials said the shooting at a Jewish holiday celebration had been carried out by a father and son. More than three dozen people were hospitalized, including a surviving gunman.

Israeli officials heap blame on Australian government after Bondi Beach shooting: 'Countless warning signs'

Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Foreign Minister Gideon Saar blamed Australia's government for a deadly attack on a Hanukkah event that killed 11 people.

BBC Breakfast halted as hosts deliver concerning breaking news announcement

Roger Johnson and Luxmy Gopal delivered breaking news on BBC Breakfast as police urged the public to avoid Sydney's Bondi Beach following reports of gunshots

Bondi gunmen travelled to Philippines ahead of attack, ‘motivated by Islamic State ideology’

Bondi gunmen travelled to Philippines ahead of attack, ‘motivated by Islamic State ideology.’ An ISIS flag was found in a shooter’s vehicle. Follow live updates

Australia's social media ban for kids under 16 goes into effect

Australia’s social media ban for children 16 and under officially went into effect at midnight local time on Dec. 10.
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