Australia mourns 16 dead from Bondi Beach shooting; Netanyahu blames Albanese for antisemitism amid global condemnation.
Australia is in mourning after a deadly shooting at a Hanukkah event on Bondi Beach left sixteen people dead and dozens injured.
The attack has sent shockwaves through the country and prompted a massive police investigation as communities grapple with grief and fear.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directly blamed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, accusing his government of fuelling antisemitism following Australia’s decision to recognise a Palestinian state.
In a video statement Netanyahu said he had warned Australian leaders that words and policy choices could have dangerous consequences.
World leaders have condemned the attack, with messages of solidarity coming from the United States Britain Germany India and the United Nations.
Authorities across Australia and overseas have increased security at Jewish sites as the global focus turns to rising antisemitism and political accountability.