Breaking News: Deadly Shooting Targets Jewish Community in Australia
At least 11 people have been killed and multiple others injured in a shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, where a Jewish Hanukkah event was taking place. The attack occurred just before 7pm local time on the first day of Hanukkah.
Eyewitnesses describe the scene as "pandemonium and chaos" with hundreds of beach-goers screaming and running to escape the attack. Shots were fired from a small footbridge near a children's playground, and a car with improvised bombs was parked nearby, although they did not detonate.
The shooting targeted a festive event with over 1,000 people in attendance, including families with children. The victims are believed to be members of the Jewish community.
The Australian authorities have launched an investigation into the attack, and police are working to secure the area. Emergency services are on the scene, providing medical assistance to the injured.
This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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