Earlier today, reports of gunshots rang out at Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah gathering. New South Wales police have confirmed two people are in custody as investigations continue. 🚨
Eyewitness accounts and footage shared online show scenes of people scrambling for cover. Local resident Harry Wilson told the Sydney Morning Herald he saw at least 10 people on the ground and blood everywhere. 😱
The event was part of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah, which began at sundown on Saturday. Alex Ryvchin, co-chief executive of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, described the attack as horrific, noting that the community was simply celebrating one of its happiest occasions. One of his media advisers was among those wounded. 💔
Videos on social platforms reveal officers securing the area and attempting to resuscitate one of the suspects. Authorities are urging everyone to steer clear of the beach as the operation unfolds. 🙏
This chilling incident comes almost exactly 11 years after the 2014 Lindt Cafe siege in Sydney, reminding us how quickly a safe space can turn dangerous. For those of us who've spent lazy weekends at Goa's Calangute or Bali's Kuta Beach, it's a stark reminder to stay aware and look out for each other. 🌏
NSW police said the operation is ongoing and urged people to avoid the area. Stay tuned for updates as we follow this developing story. 🔍
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Shooting at Bondi Beach leaves multiple injured, two in custody
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