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16 Dead in Bondi Beach Terror Attack
15 Dec
Summary
- Bondi Beach massacre resulted in at least 16 deaths, including a child.
- Jewish designer Emma Pills condemned the attack, linking it to antisemitism.
- One shooter was known to security agencies but not deemed an immediate threat.
Bondi Beach, a popular Australian tourist destination, became the scene of a devastating terror massacre on Sunday night, resulting in at least 16 fatalities and 29 injuries. Among the victims was a child, marking one of the darkest days in the country's history. The attack, carried out by two gunmen on a pedestrian footbridge, is believed to have targeted the Jewish community celebrating Hanukkah.
Jewish jewellery designer Emma Pills, an heiress and reality TV star, publicly expressed her shock and distress. She linked the massacre to normalization of antisemitism, stating, "This is what happens when you allow 'gas the Jews' to be chanted in Australia." Pills urged for community support and highlighted that Jewish Australians feel unsafe, a warning she claims was previously ignored.
Authorities confirmed that one gunman was killed and the other apprehended. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the hate-fueled violence and pledged to eradicate terrorism, emphasizing national unity. Australia's domestic security agency, ASIO, admitted one of the attackers was known to them but not flagged as an immediate threat, prompting an internal review.
