Bondi Beach mass shooting inspired by Islamic State
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Police and local media reports said the shooting began while some people were attending a Hanukkah party on the beach. At least 40 people were hospitalized.
The deadly terror attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney comes amid a significant spike in antisemitic rhetoric and attacks in Australia.
American witness describes chaos as gunfire erupted at Sydney's "Chanukah By The Sea" festival, killing 12 and injuring 29 in targeted terror attack.
Seth takes a moment to address the anti-Semitic mass shooting at a Hanukkah festival in Sydney, Australia. A hero who disarmed one of the two gunmen at Bondi Beach told his cousin he thought he was going to die before taking on the attacker.
Police said around 1,000 people had attended the Jewish celebration, which was held in a small park off the beach.
Hanukkah celebrations continued in Chicago's Jewish community in light of the shooting in Sydney, Australia, over the weekend.
Authorities said more than 1,000 people were on Bondi Beach in Australia for an event called Hanukkah by the Sea when two shooters opened fire. Bradley Blackburn reports.
The Chabad of Anne Arundel County’s parade of lights and Menorah lighting took on a more somber and defiant tone this year.