"This past weekend was marred by two mass shootings - one in Australia and one in the U.S. In what Australian authorities called an act of antisemitic terrorism, at least 16 people were killed and dozens more were injured after two gunmen opened fire Sunday during a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach. One of the suspected gunmen, a 50-year-old man, was shot and killed by police. His 24-year-old son was shot by police and has been hospitalized with "critical injuries.""
"In a posting on X, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote, "The United States strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Australia targeting a Jewish celebration. Antisemitism has no place in this world. Our prayers are with the victims of this horrific attack, the Jewish community, and the people of Australia." In another tweet, Rubio wrote, "Tonight we stand with the Australian Jewish community as we light the Hanukkah candles and honor the enduring strength of the Jewish people.""
Two mass shootings occurred over the weekend, including a deadly antisemitic attack at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach that killed at least 16 and injured dozens. Two gunmen opened fire; a 50-year-old suspected shooter was shot and killed by police and his 24-year-old son was shot and hospitalized with "critical injuries." Australian leaders described the attack as an act of pure evil and terrorism. U.S. officials condemned the attack and offered prayers for victims and the Jewish community. Dramatic video showed an unarmed civilian disarming a suspected shooter, and questions were raised about police preparedness and response.
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