An event to mark the first day of Hanukkah was taking place at Bondi Beach when the shooting took place, killing at least 15 people ages 10 to 87. Officials declared the shooting a terrorist event and said it was “designed to target” Jewish people.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday proposed tougher national gun laws after a mass shooting targeted a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach, leaving at least 15 people dead.

At least 15 people were killed at a Jewish gathering on Australia's Bondi Beach, according to Australian government officials and police. One of two gunmen was also dead.

For many, official promises to stamp out the “evil scourge” of antisemitism and consider further tightening gun control measures come too late.

People of all ages had been looking forward to celebrating — especially this year, as a ceasefire in Gaza has held since October and all but one of the hostages taken by Hamas-led militants have been returned.

Across the Seattle area and beyond, Jewish leaders said they are increasing security and police patrols at public menorah lightings, vigils and Jewish institutions.

Australia proposes new hate speech laws and gun buyback program after Bondi Beach attack, sparking a heated debate over the government's response.

Chani Schlanger Drizin, 54, sat shiva this week for her baby brother, Rabbi Eli Schlanger, in her home in Crown Heights, which has been a hotbed of antisemitic attacks for years — and again