Thousands gather to mark one week since Bondi Beach attack
Global News
Thousands of people, including Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, gathered at Bondi Beach Sunday to mark the Dec. 14 attack on a Hanukkah celebration that left 15 dead.
Thousands gathered Sunday at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, to mark one week since two gun men targeted a Jewish festival, killing 15.
More than 10,000 were in attendance, including Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
The country declared it a national day of reflection, as images of the victims were projected and moments of silence were observed.
On Dec. 14, two gunmen attacked a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach.
The mass shooting left 15 dead, including a Holocaust survivor, a 10-year-old girl and a rabbi. At least 42 others were injured.
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