Hanukkah, Australia and Bondi Beach

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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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Australia sees deadliest shooting since 1996 at Hanukkah celebration
At least 15 killed in mass shooting at Hanukkah event on Sydney's Bondi Beach
Bondi gunmen were inspired by Islamic State, had travelled to the Philippines, Australia police say
Two alleged gunmen who attacked a Hanukkah event at Sydney's Bondi Beach had travelled to the Philippines before the assault, which killed 15 people, and appeared to be inspired by Islamic State, poli...

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Rabbi says Jewish community in pain after attack
Bondi Beach shooting puts UK counter-terror cops on alert for copycat attacks
'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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Everything we know about the Bondi Beach terror attack
Australia to toughen gun laws after 15 die in attack on Jewish festival

Australia’s leaders promise to tighten gun laws after Bondi Beach massacre on Hanukkah

Australian leaders have promised to immediately overhaul already-tough gun control laws after a mass shooting targeted a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach.

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.

Coast leaders reevaluating safety measures following terror attack at Hanukkah event in Australia

The horrific mass shooting at a Hanukkah event in Australia has first responders on the Mississippi Gulf Coast reevaluating safety measures for big events.

Anger, shock and mercy as Australia looks for answers after Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack

For many, official promises to stamp out the “evil scourge” of antisemitism and consider further tightening gun control measures come too late.

Annapolis Hannukkah menorah lighting shines bright amid news of Australia attack

The Chabad of Anne Arundel County’s parade of lights and Menorah lighting took on a more somber and defiant tone this year.

Shooting on Bondi Beach pierces Australia’s sense of security. Survivors remember moments of terror

In the minutes that followed the first sounds of gunfire Sunday night at Bondi Beach in Sydney, the assault would end the lives of at least 15 people.

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.
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Lighting the first candle for Hanukkah with an assist from Australia

Henry Vyalikov, a local dance instructor from Australia whose family survived the Bondi Beach shooting in Australia, helped light the menorah for the first night of Hanukkah with Rabbi Mendy Greenberg at the Bonita Springs Chabad tonight.
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