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BBC World Service - Newshour, Deadly Shooting in Australia Targets Hanukkah Celebration
- On Sunday, two armed individuals opened fire in the Archer Park area of Bondi Beach at 6.47pm, killing at least 12 and injuring 29, New South Wales Police said.
- Motivated by hate, authorities said the shooting targeted Sydney's Jewish community on the first day of Hanukkah, with well over a thousand people at the celebration, Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it struck the nation's heart.
- Police found and rendered safe a vehicle containing IEDs at Campbell Parade at Bondi linked to the deceased gunman, while one alleged gunman was killed and another detained, Malcolm Lanyon said.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese vowed action, saying `There is no place for this hate, violence and terrorism in our nation.` New South Wales officials commended police and emergency service responders and offered sympathy to affected families.
- Authorities pledged to prevent further threats and asked for calm as New South Wales Police and police investigators work to identify anyone connected to the outrage, urging local communities around Bondi Beach to maintain peace.
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