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Australia bondi shooting Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has promised to make gun laws stricter after a deadly shooting at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach that targeted the Jewish community.
The attack killed 15 people, including a 10-year-old girl. Albanese strongly condemned the incident, calling it an act of antisemitism and terrorism.
Police believe the attackers were a father and son. The father, Sajid Akram (50), was shot dead by police at the scene, while his 24-year-old son, Naveed, was injured and taken to hospital. His current condition has not been shared.
Authorities say early evidence suggests the attack may have been influenced by the Islamic State group, as two related flags were found inside a vehicle linked to the suspects.
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A 10-year-old girl was among the 15 people who lost their lives in the attack, NSW Police confirmed. The victims ranged in age from 10 to 87 years. Among those killed were two rabbis and a Holocaust survivor.
British-born Rabbi Eli Schlanger, aged 41, was confirmed dead by his family. He had helped organise the Hanukkah event, according to the Jewish group Chabad. His cousin, Rabbi Zalman Lewis, remembered him as a lively and kind person who always enjoyed helping others.
Another victim was Rabbi Yaakov Levitan, who was well known for coordinating Chabad’s activities in Sydney and was respected within the community.
Alexander Kleytman, a Holocaust survivor, was also killed while trying to protect his wife during the attack, Chabad stated.
Reports say that an Israeli citizen and a French citizen named Dan Elkayam were also among those who died.
In addition to the fatalities, 42 people were injured and taken to hospital. Health officials said 24 people are still receiving treatment at hospitals across Sydney, with three in critical condition. Four injured children were transferred to Sydney Children’s Hospital.
Two police officers were shot during the incident and remain in hospital in serious but stable condition. One of the officers has been identified as Constable Scott Dyson, who has been serving with the Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command for 18 months. The second officer’s identity has not been released.