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Gunmen targeted Australia’s Jewish community in a deadly mass shooting. Here’s what we know
Sydney residents have laid flowers and lit candles in a massive outpouring of support as the community mourns people who were massacred by two gunmen in a terror attack Sunday targeting the Jewish community celebrating the first night of Hannukah at Sydney’s famed Bondi Beach.

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Australian police say Bondi Beach mass shooting was inspired by Islamic State group
Schumer panned for saying 'Go Bills' before addressing Australia mass shooting
Bondi gunmen were inspired by Islamic State, had travelled to the Philippines, Australia police say
Two alleged gunmen who attacked a Hanukkah event at Sydney's Bondi Beach had travelled to the Philippines before the assault which killed 15 people and appeared to be inspired by Islamic State, police...

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Australian PM says Bondi Beach terror attack suspects ‘motivated by Islamic State ideology’
Sydney Bondi Beach Shooting Live Updates: At least 12 dead, 2 police officers injured in shootout
Live Updates: 15 Victims and a Gunman Dead After Attack on Hanukkah Festival in Sydney
Video verified by The New York Times shows a bystander sneaking up on one of the attackers from between two cars and tackling him from behind before wrestling a long gun from his hands.

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Bondi Beach shooting: Attack declared ‘terrorist incident’ after gunmen kill at least 16 people at Sydney beach; one shooter dead, another held
At least 16 killed in shooting that targeted Australia’s Jewish community at Bondi Beach

Australia’s leaders promise to tighten gun laws after Bondi Beach massacre on Hanukkah

Australian leaders have promised to immediately overhaul already-tough gun control laws after a mass shooting targeted a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach.

Sunday's deadly Hanukkah mass shooting came amid a spike in antisemitic incidents in Australia. Were police prepared?

The deadly terror attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney comes amid a significant spike in antisemitic rhetoric and attacks in Australia.

Local Jewish leaders react with heartbreak, determination following antisemitic shootings in Australia

As the eight-day Hanukkah holiday continues, security has been reexamined and even strengthened at some local synagogues and public events.

5 things to know for Dec. 15: Brown University shooting, Australia beach shooting, Rob Reiner death, Ukraine, JetBlue

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Houston condemns Australia mass shooting as security ramps up for menorah ceremonies in the area

There are not words strong enough to condemn violence directed toward the Jewish community,” Houston Mayor John Whitmire said.
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