The attack took place when Australian Jews gathered on the beach started lighting a Hanukkah candle. — What we saw yesterday was an act of pure evil, an act of anti-Semitism, an act of terror […]which took place in an iconic Australian place associated with joy, family gatherings and celebrations, Albanese said during a press conference held on Monday morning local time.
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The head of government announced that world leaders, including: US President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer contacted him to express their sympathy.
New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon confirmed that the perpetrators of the attack were a father in his 50s and his 24-year-old son. The older attacker was shot by the police, while the younger one is in hospital in a critical but stable condition.
Five people remain in critical condition
As it was revealed, the elderly man had been allowed to possess six firearms for about 10 years. This entire arsenal was found at the scene of the attack. It was also confirmed that the services also found two active improvised explosive devices. Commissioner Lanyon refused to answer questions about the attackers' motives.
Police said 13 people died in the Bondi Beach attack. Additionally, a 10-year-old girl and a 40-year-old man died of their wounds in hospital. The age of the victims ranges from 10 to 87 years old. A total of 42 people were hospitalized after the attack, including four children. Five people remain in critical condition, and the condition of the others is serious but stable.
123 people took part in the rescue operation
NSW Ambulance Commissioner Dominic Morgan said 123 people were involved in the rescue. The first ambulances arrived at the scene less than ten minutes after the first signal about the attack.
The police stated that they launched “Operation Shelter” on Monday morning, and 328 officers were sent to the area where the attack took place. It was also announced that police patrols would monitor religious places, including those visited by the Jewish community. The services appealed to the Australian public to remain calm.
