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Israel’s ambassador to Australia has urged the federal government to strengthen protections for Jewish communities following a deadly mass shooting at a Hanukkah festival near Sydney’s Bondi Beach. The attack, which occurred on Sunday, is being investigated as a terrorist act and is the worst mass shooting in Australia in nearly three decades.
Sixteen people were killed, including one of the alleged gunmen, while at least 25 others remain hospitalized with injuries. Among the victims were a rabbi, a Holocaust survivor, and a 10-year-old girl, Matilda Britvan. Her younger sister was also present during the attack. Two police officers were critically wounded but are reported to be in stable condition.
Israeli Ambassador Amir Maimon visited Bondi Beach on Tuesday, where dozens gathered to lay flowers and pay tribute to the victims. He expressed deep concern over rising antisemitism in Australia, stating that Jewish Australians increasingly feel forced to worship under heavy security. He described the shooting as part of a broader pattern of antisemitic crimes, including graffiti, threats, and arson targeting Jewish sites.
Police allege that a father and son carried out the attack, firing into a crowd for about 10 minutes before being confronted by officers. The older suspect, who died at the scene, was a licensed gun owner with six registered firearms. Authorities later discovered flags linked to the Islamic State group in the suspects’ vehicle, according to Australian media reports.
The incident has prompted renewed scrutiny of Australia’s gun laws, which are already among the strictest globally. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said the regulations, first introduced after the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, must be reviewed to prevent similar tragedies.
Despite the horror, stories of courage emerged. Ahmed al Ahmed, a 43-year-old Muslim father, was injured after tackling one of the gunmen and has been praised internationally for his bravery.
As Sydney mourns, the attack has reignited national debate on gun control, terrorism, and the urgent need to combat antisemitism while ensuring the safety of all communities in Australia.
