At least 11 people were killed and 29 others were injured, according to Australian security forces
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At least 11 people were killed and 29 more were injured after an antisemitic attack carried out by at least two Islamic terrorists during a celebration marking the beginning of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah in Bondi Beach, one of Sydney, Australia's most popular tourist destinations.
Australian security forces confirmed to ABC that the initial count of victims is 11 dead and 29 injured. The New South Wales Police were the first to report the incident. After a swift response, officers managed to shoot down one of the gunmen, while the other was arrested shortly after.
The New South Wales Police Commissioner, Mal Lanyon, confirmed that the attack was considered a "terrorist incident" due to the circumstances of the attack. “As a result of the circumstances of tonight's incident at 9:36 p.m. tonight, I declared it a terrorist incident,” Lanyon said at a press conference, emphasizing the gravity of what happened.
Local authorities, in collaboration with emergency services, worked in the area to assist the victims and provide the necessary information. "Police are on the scene and more information will be provided as it becomes available," security services indicated. Rescue efforts have continued, with eight people being transported to different Sydney hospitals to receive urgent medical care.
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The attack, which took place during a significant Jewish holiday, has left the community in shock. On social media, images began to circulate showing at least two gunmen dressed in black, as well as scenes of panic among those present, with people fleeing and several victims lying on the ground while receiving medical assistance from paramedics.
According to a senior police official, one of the strikers was a Muslim man of Pakistani origin, named Naveed Akram, a statement that has raised new concerns about the profile of the assailants. Police continue the investigation while more details are awaited regarding the motives behind the attack.
According to the Sydney Morning Herald, one of the alleged gunmen was shot by police, while the other was arrested. The local community and authorities continue working to clarify the motive for the attack and ensure the safety of the area.
