Australia is reeling after a mass shooting at Bondi Beach on Sunday left 15 people dead, including a 10-year-old girl, in an attack that targeted a Hanukkah event. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has vowed to push for tougher gun laws, calling the incident a devastating reminder of the dangers posed by firearms. Mourners have since gathered at beachside memorials, laying flowers and paying tribute to the victims as the nation struggles to process the scale of the loss.

Police confirmed the two gunmen were a 50-year-old father, who died at the scene, and his 24-year-old son, who remains in critical condition in hospital. Authorities revealed the older man held a firearms licence for recreational hunting. Verified footage pieced together minute by minute by World News correspondent Joe Inwood showed how the shooting unfolded, underscoring the chaos and fear that gripped the area as the attack continued.

Among the victims was British-born Rabbi Eli Schlanger, his family confirmed to the BBC. Eyewitnesses described scenes of horror, with one man saying he lost “a very dear friend” who had just become a father again, while another said the gunfire felt like it went on for “an eternity.” As grief deepens, renewed debate is emerging over gun control and public safety in Australia. Visit www.jocomms.com for more news details and follow us on all our social media platforms.