Overview
- Two gunmen described by police as a father–son pair opened fire on a Hanukkah celebration; one was shot dead at the scene and the other is hospitalized in critical condition under guard.
- Authorities say only two attackers were involved after initially probing a third, and a joint counterterror team is conducting raids and searches linked to the suspects.
- Investigators rendered suspected improvised explosive devices safe and seized multiple firearms, with additional weapons recovered during property searches in Sydney suburbs.
- The death toll has risen to at least 15 with dozens hospitalized, including children and two police officers, and victims’ ages reported from 10 to 87.
- Community and media reports named victims including Rabbi Eli Schlanger and Holocaust survivor Alex Kleytman, while officials praised bystander Ahmed al Ahmed for disarming a shooter and police increased security at Jewish sites in several countries.