A new attack has once again shaken the peace of an ordinary day in an ordinary area. in Australia, at Bondi Beach in Sydneywhere two armed men shot indiscriminately into the crowd. Until now they have 10 confirmed dead, including one of the assailants, and several injured.
The New South Wales State Police have confirmed on their X account, “but the police operation is still continuing and we urge the public to avoid the area.”
These were the facts
New South Wales Police received reports of shots fired around 6:45 p.m. local time on Campbell Paradethe avenue next to Bondi beach, and deployed a massive operation with armed units and emergency services.
Hay two suspects arrested: one of them has died (believed to be one of the shooters) and the other is in critical condition in police custody, after the heroic act of one of a citizen; The authorities warn that the number of victims “may change” because there are very serious injuries, including at least one minor and two agents.
The reactions
The Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, has issued a statement in which he regrets the ‘Shocking and distressing scenes’ coming from Bondi and has confirmed injuries after the event.
“Police and emergency services They are working on the ground to save lives. My condolences are with each person affected. “We are working with New South Wales Police and will provide further updates as more information is confirmed,” he said.
For his part, the president of Israel, Isaac Herzog, condemns a “vile terrorist attack”, since, he points out, it was partly the scene of a celebration of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkahwhich begins this Sunday. However, Australian authorities have not yet directly linked the incident to the event.
The situation right now
A wide security perimeter and exclusion zone is maintained around Bondi Beach; Police ask citizens to avoid the area and follow official instructions while specialized units check several suspicious objects.
At the moment, Reuters, Police speak of an operation “in progress” and has not publicly confirmed the motive (whether it is terrorism, hate crime or another type of attack); For now there are no indications of further connected incidents in Sydney.
Investigators are reviewing recordings and witnesses to determine how many shots were fired, the attackers’ route and whether they had prior logistical support.
