World News : The death toll in the horrific terror attack during the Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach has risen to 16, sending shockwaves across Australia and the world. The brutal assault, carried out by an armed father-son duo, left over 40 people injured, many of whom are undergoing treatment in hospitals.
According to a report by Fox News, New South Wales Police Commissioner Mel Lanyon confirmed during a press briefing on Monday that the attack was executed by a 50-year-old man and his 24-year-old son. The father was killed during the incident, while the son remains hospitalized in critical but stable condition.
Police revealed that the father legally owned six registered firearms, all of which have now been recovered—some from the attack site itself. Officials said the man was an avid hunter and had held a gun license for nearly 10 years. The attackers were reportedly residing in a campsite prior to the incident.
Authorities have stated that the Jewish community was deliberately targeted, marking the incident as a terror attack motivated by hatred. The Bondi Beach shooting is now being described as one of the deadliest terror incidents in Australian history.
The Australian government has expressed deep condolences to the victims’ families and assured that strict action will be taken. The nation remains in mourning as investigations continue to uncover the full scope and motive behind the attack.
