Australia, Bondi Beach and Jewish

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What we know about the victims of the Bondi Beach shooting in Australia
A Holocaust survivor, a 10-year-old and a Chabad rabbi were among the 15 people killed when two gunmen opened fire on a Hanukkah event at Australia's Bondi Beach on Sunday. Hundreds of people had gathered to mark the first day of the Jewish festival before the attackers struck at the event in Sydney.

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Mass shooting at Jewish event on Bondi Beach follows rising antisemitism in Australia
At least 11 killed in shooting at Jewish gathering on Australia's Bondi Beach
Australian Police Say Bondi Beach Mass Shooting Was Inspired by Islamic State
Australia’s federal police commissioner Krissy Barrett says a mass shooting in which 15 people were killed during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach was “a terrorist attack inspired by Isl...

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Australia looks to tighten gun laws after Bondi Beach attack
Sydney Mourns 15 Killed in Australia's Worst Mass Shooting in Nearly 30 Years
'Unspeakable Tragedy': Residents React to Mass Shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach
A man identified by Australian media as 43-year-old Sydney fruit shop owner Ahmed al Ahmed has been hailed as a hero for tackling ​and disarming one ⁠of the gunmen during the attack.

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Bondi gunmen were inspired by Islamic State, had travelled to the Philippines, Australia police say
Father and son gunmen kill at least 15 people in attack on Hanukkah event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach

Gunmen targeted Australia’s Jewish community in a deadly mass shooting. Here’s what we know

Sydney residents have laid flowers and lit candles in a massive outpouring of support as the community mourns people who were massacred by two gunmen in a terror attack Sunday targeting the Jewish community celebrating the first night of Hannukah at Sydney’s famed Bondi Beach.

Some Australian Jews Accuse the Government of Failing to Heed Warnings

A troubling rise in antisemitic attacks and incidents in recent years have left some feeling anger after the kind of deadly attack they felt was sure to happen.

Security concerns heightened for American Jews in wake of Australia massacre

While there are some American Jews who might be wary of outward displays of their faith this holiday season, others will be louder and prouder about their identity. Community menorah lightings

Australia shooting updates: 15 dead; police say father-son duo responsible

Police said around 1,000 people had attended the Jewish celebration, which was held in a small park off the beach.
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