Australia’s Hanukkah Shooting Leaves 15 Dead in Sydney

A deadly shooting occurred at an event marking the first day of Hanukkah at Archer Park near Bondi Beach in Sydney on Sunday. One gunman was killed and another injured, while over 1,000 people gathered for the celebration were present. Two police officers were also injured in the attack. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the shooting, which Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described as an “act of evil antisemitism”. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation from leaders around the world and raised concerns about rising antisemitic violence in Australia.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/12/14/bondi-beach-shooting-australia