US Edition'We Will Continue to Work Closely with Leeds Jewish Community After Bondi Attacks'
Two gunmen killed 16 and injured over 29 during a Hanukkah event, prompting global Jewish communities to hold vigils and call for unity against rising antisemitism.
- On Sunday at Bondi Beach in Sydney, two gunmen opened fire on a Hanukkah celebration, injuring more than 29 and killing 16.
- Jewish leaders Alex Ryvchin and David Ossip said the attack realised long-held fears that the Jewish community in Sydney would be targeted after warnings earlier this year about escalating antisemitic threats.
- As hospitals treated dozens, father-of-two Ahmed al Ahmed tackled one gunman and remains hospitalized, while a vigil of around 50 mourners gathered at Bondi Pavilion.
- Synagogues including the Great Synagogue, Sydney CBD remained shut on Monday, police guarded Randwick Jewish school Emanuel and Caro Synagogue at Bondi, and NSW Health disaster mental health support clinicians will assist over coming days.
- Chatham Memorial Synagogue said, `As president of Chatham Memorial Synagogue, I would like to share the love and support of our community for the Jewish community in Australia`, while Sir Keir Starmer sent condolences and Ossip urged action.
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The attack has sent shockwaves through Jewish communities worldwide, including in Toronto, where relatives and community members connected to victims of the shooting told the Star how they are struggling to process the news from thousands of kilometres away.
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