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Australia arrests 2 after gun attack during Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach

Published December 14th, 2025 - 08:51 GMT
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ALBAWABA - Australian police announced arresting two suspects following reports of multiple gunshots during a Hanukkah celebration on Sunday at Sydney's famed Bondi Beach.

"Police are responding to a developing incident at Bondi Beach and are urging the public to AVOID the area. Anyone at the scene should take shelter," New South Wales police revealed in a statement.

The Australian ambulance service said that eight people were hospitalized in the Bondi Beach shooting attack on Sunday.

Initial reports said that multiple people were injured in a shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach during a celebration to mark the first night of Hanukkah.

Earlier, the police wrote on X, "Police are responding to a developing incident at Bondi Beach and are urging the public to avoid the area."

A video was posted on social media showing two gunmen opening fire at people at Bondi Beach in Australia. 

Another video was shared by an Instagram user, called Mike Orti, which displayed people running while a police siren was heard in accordance with gunfire.