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Bondi Beach Terror: 16 Killed at Hanukkah Celebration

A targeted attack at a Hanukkah event on Sydney’s Bondi Beach left 16 people dead and dozens injured as two gunmen opened fire. A bystander disarmed one attacker and authorities say one suspect had been on security services' radar.

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16 - Death toll in Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack

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