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What to Know About the Attack on the Hanukkah Festival in Australia That Killed 15 People
SYDNEY (AP) — A father and son are suspected by officials to have killed 15 people on a popular Australian beach, shocking a country where gun violence is rare.

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Australia Hanukkah celebration targeted in antisemitic terrorist attack. What to know.
US Jewish groups urge heightened security at public events after Hanukkah attack in Australia
Brave moment Bondi beachgoers walking past gunmen's car try to disarm the evil terrorist before he started shooting - and lost their lives in the struggle
Two victims of the Bondi Beach shooting have been pictured moments before their tragic deaths trying to stop one of the gunmen.

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Australia to toughen gun laws as it mourns deadly Bondi attack
Australia's world-leading gun laws under scrutiny as details emerge about licenced firearms used during Bondi Beach massacre
Live updates: Gunmen inspired by Islamic State, spent four weeks in Philippines; Questions over how gun licence was granted; 'They didn't take a backwards step': Minns
New video has emerged of two bystanders fighting with one of the alleged shooters shortly before they launched the attack on the Hanukkah by the Sea event, killing 15 people.

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What we know about Australia's Bondi Beach attack
Anna Paul's $15,000 gesture to hero who disarmed one of the gunmen during the Bondi terror attack as other celebrities rally around brave fruit shop owner

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.

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 moves to tighten gun laws after Hanukkah mass shooting leaves 15 dead at Bondi Beach

Australia is vowing to enact tougher gun controls after a targeted Hanukkah shooting at Bondi Beach leaves 15 dead and many people injured.

Oct. 7 survivor shares powerful testimony during Miami Beach Hanukkah event after deadly Australia attack

His wife, daughters and brother were murdered, but Eli Sharabi said he still finds hope in the darkest of times.

Across LA County, authorities step up security at Hanukkah events after Australia attack

LAPD will provide extra patrols at Jewish facilities, schools, synagogues and at Hanukkah events throughout the city.

As Hanukkah begins, OKC rabbi calls for community to unite after Australia attack

The Oklahoma City Community Chanukah Festival was held, as local rabbi urged Jews and non-Jews to stand against hate in aftermath of Australia attack.

Annapolis Hanukkah 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.

After Australia’s Hanukkah massacre, critics say appeasing extremists after Oct 7 fueled rising antisemitism

Sunday's terrorist attack on Jewish Australians in Sydney highlights the community's fears amid rising antisemitism and government inaction since Oct.7, 2023.
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