Jewish Australians on why Bondi is a 'sanctuary' for them

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete December 17, 2025 at 12:17 AM

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On Sunday, two gunmen killed 15 people at a Hanukkah event on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. Bondi has been a long-time safe haven for Jewish Australians since the end of World War II. Members of the Jewish community expressed that the attack violated their sense of safety and sanctuary in the suburb. Mourners gathered in Bondi to pay their respects to the victims of the shooting. The attack has deeply impacted the community's feeling of security in a place they have long considered a refuge.

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70%

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Bondi Beach

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