Met with a scene of horror at Bondi beach, strangers embraced, shed tears and gathered in silence

Following a terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, that killed 15 people, the community gathered to mourn and support one another. Thousands of abandoned belongings were collected and laid out for retrieval. Mourners left flowers and lit candles at makeshift memorials near the site of the attack, including the Bondi Pavilion and the local surf club. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited the site and laid flowers. Jewish Australians, who were targeted in the attack during a Hanukah celebration, gathered to pray and offer support. Community leaders emphasized the need for unity and resilience in the face of the tragedy.

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