At least sixteen people, including one of the attackers, were killed and forty others injured in a mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday. The attack occurred during a Hanukkah celebration attended by around two thousand people. New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon confirmed that a 50-year-old father died at the scene while his 24-year-old son remains in critical condition.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the assault as a terrorist and antisemitic act that struck at the heart of the nation. He announced plans to tighten Australia’s gun laws to prevent similar tragedies. The attack has drawn international condemnation, with U.S. President Donald Trump expressing condolences and vowing that those responsible would face justice.

Authorities are continuing investigations into the motive and possible accomplices. The incident has reignited debate over public safety and the rise of hate-motivated violence in Australia, prompting calls for stronger community protection measures.