Minute's silence held to remember Bondi Beach attack victims

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete December 21, 2025 at 12:20 PM

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Australians observed a minute's silence on Sunday to remember the victims of the Bondi Beach attack, one week after two gunmen opened fire during a Hannukah celebration. The attack resulted in 15 deaths, including a 10-year-old girl, a rabbi, and a Holocaust survivor. The memorial event, held at Bondi Beach with heavy security, included speeches, the lighting of a menorah, and tributes to the victims. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was met with boos, reflecting anger from the Jewish community over rising antisemitism. Across Australia, people placed candles in their windows as a gesture of remembrance and solidarity. A 14-year-old survivor, Chaya, spoke at the memorial, encouraging people to be a light in the darkness.

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