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Sydney honored 15 victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack with a menorah projection and one minute of silence amid heightened security by 2,500 officers during New Year celebrations.
- Jan. 1, 2026 Sydney began with a fireworks display held under an enhanced police presence, including a minute's silence and menorah projection on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
- Two gunmen attacked a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach on Dec. 14, killing 15 people in an ISIS-inspired, antisemitic attack; the suspects were Sajid Akram, 50-year-old, and Naveed Akram, 24-year-old, and the youngest victim was Matilda, 10-year-old.
- Officials said more than 2,500 officers would patrol Sydney harbour, while around 3,000 police, some carrying long arms, were deployed during the main New Year celebrations.
- New South Wales Premier Chris Minns said, `We can't be in a situation where this horrible, criminal, terrorist event changes the way we live in our beautiful city` and urged Sydney residents not to stay away, warning extremists would see low turnout as a victory.
- Indonesia scaled back celebrations, cancelling Bali concerts and replacing fireworks with a cultural arts event featuring 65 groups, while Hong Kong tourism board staged subdued music shows instead of fireworks.
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Geraldton GuardianBondi attack brings terrorism to our doorstep
For me, Bondi is a clear indication that the world and all its troubles are shrinking. Today, troubling issues that seemed to be something that happened in a far away land are now right on our doorstep.
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Australia Welcomes New Year with Extra Security, Remembrances of Bondi Beach Victims
Australia’s New Years Eve celebration was a more solemn affair than usual this year, with a heavy security presence on the streets and a nationwide minute of silence for the victims of the Bondi Beach massacre. The post Australia Welcomes New Year with Extra Security, Remembrances of Bondi Beach Victims appeared first on Breitbart.
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