An armed attack occurred during the Hanukkah celebration in the Bondi Beach area of Sydney, Australia. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
The incident took place on Sunday evening. According to official information, 11 people lost their lives as a result of the attack, and 29 citizens were injured to varying degrees and taken to the hospital.
About a thousand people participated in the event. The police are considering the attack as a deliberate crime targeted against the Jewish community.
One of the suspects died at the scene, while the other was hospitalized in serious condition. The police are currently investigating the possibility that other individuals may also be involved in the attack.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese strongly condemned the incident and emphasized that it is a difficult day for the country. According to him, security services are taking all measures to determine the causes of the incident and hold the perpetrators accountable.
The incident has caused great concern not only within Australia but also internationally. Various religious and community organizations have strongly condemned the violence and issued statements calling for peace.
Security measures have been intensified in the area where the incident occurred and in other public places.
