Jewish, Australia and Bondi
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Many people who knew the victims of Sunday's attack in Australia hope for a better future, but admit that can't come without acknowledging that words of hatred can lead to violence.
Vigils in Australia and across the world have marked the Bondi Beach massacre of Jews celebrating Hanukkah, an attack that’s fueled pressure for tougher gun laws and mounting anger within the Jewish community.
The sails of the iconic Sydney Opera House were lit with a menorah on Monday night, in support of Australia's Jewish community following the deadly Bondi Beach attack on the first day of Hanukkah.
President Donald Trump tells American Jews to "celebrate proudly" after deadly Bondi Beach attack on "Hanukkah by the Sea" event kills 11, injures dozens in Australia.
Video appears to show a man tackling and disarming one of the gunmen, as officials say 11 people were killed in an attack "designed to target" Jewish people.
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns said the attack "was designed to target Sydney's Jewish community on the first day of Hanukkah."
Chabad-Lubavitch Headquarter's Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky says the Bondi Beach shooting reflects Australia's tolerance of escalating antisemitic violence.
Police in Australia say two people have been arrested after reports that multiple people were shot at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. A New South Wales state police statement said on Sunday two people had been taken into custody.