A mass shooting at Bondi Beach in the Australian city of Sydney has killed at least 11 people and wounded 29, including two police officers, police said.
Authorities designate the shooting a “terrorist” incident, say it was “designed to target Sydney’s Jewish community on the first day of Hanukkah.”
One man believed to be one of the shooters has also been killed, while a second alleged shooter is in critical condition.
Hundreds of people had gathered at the beach for an event called Chanukah by the Sea, which was celebrating the start of the Jewish festival.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the “targeted” attack, saying the evil that was unleashed was “beyond comprehension.”
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says he is “horrified” by the “heinous” shooting.
“I am horrified and condemn today’s heinous deadly attack on Jewish families gathered in Sydney to celebrate Hanukkah,” he posted on X.
“My heart is with the Jewish community worldwide on this first day of Hanukkah.”
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