Two gunmen opened fire at Sydney’s Bondi Beach near a Hanukkah event, reports say
At least five people have reportedly been killed and several others injured after two gunmen opened fire at a Hanukkah celebration at a beach in Sydney, Australia, according to media reports.
The incident occurred on Sunday evening at Bondi Beach in Sydney. Footage posted online showed two individuals in black firing weapons toward crowds, prompting hundreds to flee in panic as emergency services raced to the scene.
Authorities have confirmed that there are casualties, though exact numbers and conditions have not yet been released. Residents have been urged to avoid the area and follow all police directions.
In a post on X, local police said the gunmen have been apprehended, and are currently in police custody.
The shooting has shocked the local community, as it occurred during the first night of Hanukkah – a major Jewish holiday that commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem and is traditionally marked by public celebrations, family gatherings, and the lighting of candles over eight nights.
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