An event to mark the first day of Hanukkah was taking place at Bondi Beach when the shooting took place, killing at least 15 people ages 10 to 87. Officials declared the shooting a terrorist event and said it was “designed to target” Jewish people.

Once again, Jewish people were targeted and attacked on a major religious holiday, marking the latest escalation in an antisemitism epidemic.

The deadly shooting during a Hanukkah celebration at Australia's Bondi Beach follows a sharp rise in antisemitic attacks in the country since the Hamas-led assault on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, and the ensuing war in Gaza.

Hollywood stars Gal Gadot, Ashton Kutcher and Rebel Wilson react to tragic Sydney shooting during Hanukkah celebration that killed 16 people on first night of Jewish holiday.

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.