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Bondi Beach Hanukkah Attack: Deadliest Since Port Arthur
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Terror Strikes Bondi Beach: A Hanukkah Celebration Turned into a Scene of Horror
A Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, was marred by a tragic shooting incident, leaving at least eleven people dead and more than two dozen injured. The attack, which occurred just before seven PM local time, has been declared a terrorist act by police. Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with people fleeing in fear as shots rang out. A man was hailed as a hero for wrestling a gun from an attacker. This incident marks Australias deadliest shooting since the Port Arthur massacre in 1996. The Jewish community is reeling, with many questioning their future in Australia. Authorities are investigating the full details, including the number of attackers and their motives. The attack has shattered Australias image as a safe and peaceful country.
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