Thousands gather at Bondi Beach to mourn victims of antisemitic attack

Thousands of mourners have gathered at Sydney’s Bondi Beach to mark a week since two gunmen targeted a Jewish festival, killing 15 people. The attack has spurred Australian governments to act against antisemitism and tighten gun controls. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and other dignitaries attended the commemoration, which drew over 10,000 people. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized Albanese, linking calls for a Palestinian state to rising antisemitism. A national Day of Reflection was declared, with images of victims projected and moments of silence observed. Security was tight, and new hate speech and gun laws are being debated.