Australia is facing renewed national scrutiny after a deadly shooting at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach left at least a dozen people dead and many others injured. The attack occurred during a public Jewish community event on 14 December, prompting widespread mourning and an intensive security response across the country.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the violence within hours, describing it as an 'act of evil antisemitism' and convening the National Security Committee to oversee the federal response. Police have confirmed the incident is being treated as terrorism-related, citing evidence that the gathering was deliberately targeted because of its religious nature.
