Overview
- Australian authorities said two gunmen opened fire at the Bondi Beach celebration, leaving at least 15 people dead and dozens injured, with one attacker killed by police and the other arrested in critical condition.
- Police declared the assault a terrorist incident targeting Jewish people.
- Jewish officials identified Rabbi Eli Schlanger of Chabad of Bondi as among those killed.
- Security was stepped up for synagogues and menorah lightings in major cities, with the NYPD and LAPD deploying additional patrols despite no specific local threats reported.
- Investigations are ongoing into the suspects and any possible ties, with officials noting one shooter was previously known to police, as videos circulated showing civilians subduing a gunman.