The Menorah before being lit at the National Menorah lighting ceremony on the White House Ellipse in Washington. Reuters
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Firstpost15-12-2025, 14:05

Sydney Bondi Beach Shooting Kills 15 During Hanukkah

  • 15 people were killed and 42 injured in a shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach during Hanukkah celebrations.
  • A father-son duo, Sajid and Naved Akram, carried out the attack; the father was killed by police, and the son was arrested.
  • The incident is Australia's worst mass shooting in nearly 30 years, prompting national mourning.
  • The shooting occurred on the first day of Hanukkah, the Jewish "Festival of Lights" commemorating a victory and a miraculous oil supply.

Why It Matters: Deadly mass shooting during Hanukkah in Sydney challenges Australia's safety record.

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