Overview
- New South Wales Police said at least 16 people were killed and at least 40 were hospitalized after gunfire at the Chanukah by the Sea event in Sydney.
- Authorities reported the attackers were a father and son, with the 50-year-old father killed at the scene and the 24-year-old son critically injured and in custody after Premier Chris Minns labeled the incident a terrorist attack on the Jewish community.
- King Charles and Queen Camilla said they were "appalled and saddened," offering sympathy to victims and praising police, emergency services, and the officers injured while protecting the public.
- Prince William and Princess Catherine sent condolences to Australians and the Jewish community and highlighted the bravery of emergency responders, including two injured officers.
- King Frederik and Queen Mary extended "heartfelt condolences," as mourners gathered at Bondi Pavilion and bystander Ahmed al Ahmed recovered from surgery after disarming an attacker, with donations for his care surpassing $1.4 million.