Sydney Massacre: 16 Dead in Terrorist Attack at Bondi Beach

At least 16 people have been killed and many injured in a terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney. The attack took place during a celebration of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, with authorities citing anti-Semitic motives.

According to witnesses, the perpetrators fired on the crowd for 10 minutes. Approximately 1,000 people were attending the event. One of the perpetrators was killed, while a second is hospitalized in critical condition. Police are investigating whether a third perpetrator was involved.

The Premier of New South Wales, Chris Minns, described the attack as targeted against the Jewish community. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the attack and convened a meeting of the National Security Council.

The attack is among the worst anti-Semitic attacks in Australia since the start of the war in Gaza. The National Council of Imams of Australia condemned the attack.