Australia plans to ban protests in aftermath of Bondi Beach attack
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A plan to ban protests in the aftermath of Australia’s Bondi Beach attack is being seen by some as a threat to democratic rights.
But the New South Wales state government says it’s to maintain calm and community cohesion.
Al Jazeera’s Wayne Hay reports from Sydney, Australia.
Australia begins funerals after Bondi Beach attack as suspect faces dozens of charges
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Funeral services have been held in Sydney for some of the 15 people killed in Australia’s deadliest mass shooting in decades.
Mourners gathered to honour the victims as tributes continued across the city.
Police say the surviving gunman has been formally charged.
He faces 59 offences, including a terrorism-related charge.
Investigators are still examining the circumstances and motives behind the attack.
The shooting has shocked the nation and prompted renewed debate on security measures.
Authorities say further legal proceedings are expected in the coming weeks.
Al Jazeera’s Danielle Robertson reports from Sydney, Australia.
Bondi Beach shooting: Funerals begin as investigation continues
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The first funerals are being held for victims of the Bondi Beach shooting in Sydney, days after the deadly attack during a Hanukkah event. Among those remembered is Rabbi Eli Schlanger, a UK-born community leader who spent nearly two decades in Bondi and helped organise the event where the shooting occurred.
Al Jazeera’s Wayne Hay joins live from Bondi Beach, Sydney.
Will the Bondi Beach shooting change Australia’s gun laws? | The Take
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A Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach ended with a mass shooting when two gunmen opened fire, killing 15 people. In a country with some of the world’s strictest gun laws, how were a father and son able to carry out an attack that sent shockwaves across Australia?
In this episode:
Danielle Robertson, Al Jazeera Correspondent
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé and Melanie Marich, with Sarí el-Khalili, Farhan Rafid, Fatima Shafiq, Diana Ferrero, Tamara Khandaker and our guest host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Noor Wazwaz and Sarí el-Khalili.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad Al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.
Australian police say Bondi Beach shooting may have been ISIL-inspired
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Australian police say attackers in Sunday’s mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach may have been inspired by ISIL.
Police found two home-made flags of the armed group, in a car owned by one of them.
15 people were killed when two gunmen attacked a Hanukkah celebration on Sunday.
Al Jazeera’s Wayne Hay has the latest from Sydney’s Bondi Beach.
Linking Australia’s Bondi attack to pro-Palestine marches is dishonest and dangerous: Analysis
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Independent author and journalist Anthony Lowenstein, speaking from Sydney, condemned the antisemitic attack in Bondi Beach during Hanukkah but said he was angered by its swift political weaponisation.
He criticised Australian and Israeli officials for linking the attack to pro-Palestine protests, arguing this falsely conflates antisemitism with legitimate criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza.
“What really saddens me, and I say this as someone Jewish, is that Jewish organisations and politicians have made a direct link between yesterday’s attack and pro-Palestine marches,” Lowenstein said.
He warned that such narratives undermine Jewish safety and said mourning should not be exploited to target Muslims, multiculturalism, or the right to peaceful protest.
What we know about the Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting | AJ
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Youngest Bondi victim laid to rest as Australia vows tougher hate laws
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A funeral was held for 10-year-old Matilda, the youngest victim of Sunday’s Bondi Beach mass shooting.
She was one of 15 people killed when two gunmen opened fire at a Jewish celebration.
Australia faces rising anti-Semitism, prompting the Prime Minister to announce a five-point plan to combat hate.
Beachfront cafes have reopened, showing a community striving to reclaim normal life.
Life on Bondi Beach appears to return to normal, yet the weight of grief remains deeply felt.
Al Jazeera’s Danielle Robertson reports from Sydney.
‘Bondi hero’ praised for disarming gunman during Sydney mass shooting
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A man caught on camera grabbing a gun from one of the suspects has been hailed as a hero.
A video shows Syrian-born Ahmed al-Ahmed creeping up behind the shooter and seizing the rifle.
The 43-year-old fruit vendor suffered gunshot wounds during the encounter.
The state’s premier, Chris Minns, has described the act as unbelievable, saving countless lives.
A fundraising page for him has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars.
The parents of the man say their son makes them very proud.
Australia to strengthen gun laws after mass shooting in Sydney’s Bondi Beach
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Australia’s Prime Minister has described Sunday’s mass shooting as an act of pure evil, anti-semitism and terrorism.
15 people were killed after two men opened fire, in a park at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.
Authorities say two attackers, a father and son, targeted the Jewish community during Hanukkah celebrations.
Vigils are now being held as authorities investigate.
Al Jazeera’s Danielle Robertson reports from Bondi Beach in in Sydney, Australia.
The Australian government’s renewed push to tighten gun laws must not come at the exclusion of broader social reforms, a gun violence expert has told Al Jazeera.
Australia introduced some of the world’s strictest gun laws after a shooter killed 35 people in the Tasmanian town of Port Arthur in 1996.
Since then, politicians across the political spectrum have embraced “quite inflammatory and divisive rhetoric”, Samara McPhedran, a principal research fellow at Griffith University, told Al Jazeera.
At least 11 killed in Australia beach shooting targeting Jewish event
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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 say.
One man believed to be one of the shooters has also been killed, while a second alleged shooter is in critical condition. Authorities designate the shooting a “terrorist” incident, saying it was “designed to target Sydney’s Jewish community on the first day of Hanukkah”.
Video shows a man, identified as “hero” shop owner Ahmed al Ahmed, disarming one of the attackers.
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.”
Al Jazeera’s Danielle Robertson reports from the scene in Sydney.
Australia’s PM says Bondi Beach shooting ‘evil act of antisemitism, terrorism’
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday, following the Bondi Beach attack, that it was a targeted anti-Semitic terrorist assault on Jewish Australians during Hanukkah.
He said an attack on Jewish Australians was an attack on all Australians and vowed to eradicate hatred and violence.
Albanese expressed solidarity with the Jewish community, pledging full protection and national unity.
He praised police, first responders and civilians whose swift actions saved lives.
Authorities confirmed the incident has been declared a terrorist attack, enabling specialist counter-terrorism powers.
Security agencies said investigations are ongoing, with no indications so far of further imminent threats.
Australia’s national terrorism threat level remains at “probable” as officials continue to assess risks.
Israel’s president says ‘Jews attacked’ in Sydney; no official information from authorities
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Police say two people are in custody after a shooting at Australia’s Bondi beach – an incredibly popular tourist area just east of Sydney.
Multiple casualties have been reported, and police are still on the scene. The New South Wales ambulance spokesperson said 13 people were taken to hospital.
The public is being urged to avoid the area.
A Hanukkah festival was taking place on the beach at the time. Israeli President Isaac Herzog has commented, calling it a cruel attack on Jews who went to light the first candle of Hanukkah on the beach.
The Australian Prime Minister has called the scenes “shocking and distressing” and said emergency responders are currently working to save lives.
Farid Farid is a journalist at the Australian Associated Press.
Al Jazeera’s Nour Odeh is in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank for more about Israeli president’s statement
Video shows bystander tackling and disarming one of the shooters at Sydney’s Bondi Beach
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Footage aired by Al Jazeera showed a bystander tackling one of the attackers and successfully taking away his gun.
The attacker is then seen walking away. In the same video, another shooter is seen on top of a bridge, 50-100 metres (160-330 feet) away, shooting towards the bystander.
Another bystander is seen running, clutching their arm, apparently injured.
Australian police say two in custody after gunshots reported at Sydney’s Bondi Beach
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Police in Australia say two people are in custody after a shooting was reported at Bondi Beach.
Several people are reported to have been injured in the popular tourist area just outside of Sydney.
Police have confirmed they’re responding to a “serious incident” along the beach and are calling for people to take shelter.
Australia’s Prime Minister’s office says they’re aware of the situation and urge people to follow police instructions.
Shots were reportedly fired near Campbell Parade – it’s a street running along the beach.
Police are asking people to avoid the area.
Al Jazeera’s Danielle Robertson is monitoring the latest developments.
