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Bondi Beach Massacre: 16 Killed in Hanukkah Attack

A father and son opened fire at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach killing 16 and wounding dozens. Australian authorities identified the suspects and vowed to tighten gun laws while communities worldwide held vigils and donors backed the civilian hero

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16 - People killed in the Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack

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