Australia held a solemn memorial on Sunday to honor the 15 people killed and dozens wounded in last week’s gun attack at Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah celebration.
Tens of thousands attended the event, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, under heavy security with snipers on rooftops and police boats patrolling the waters to ensure public safety.
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Albanese faced boos from the crowd as he arrived and when mentioned during the memorial, highlighting public frustration over perceived insufficient action against rising antisemitism since the Gaza conflict began in October 2023.
David Ossip, president of the New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies, described the attack as staining the nation, while urging hope and courage, noting that a single act of bravery can guide the path forward.
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Authorities announced a nationwide review of law enforcement and intelligence agencies to strengthen security, close gaps in information-sharing, and improve gun-license assessments, aiming to prevent further attacks targeting Jewish communities.
The alleged gunmen, father and son Sajid and Naveed Akram, were linked to Islamic State-inspired ideology, with Sajid killed on-site and Naveed charged with multiple offences including murder and terrorism, currently in hospital custody.