PeterRS Posted 15 hours ago Posted 15 hours ago We have all become too used to gun massacres in the United States. Indeed there was one on Rhode Island just two days ago. In the Sydney attack, more than one shooter was involved. It also took place near to where a bunch of Australians were celebrating theJewish holiday of Hanukah. Initial reports indicate ten have been killed including one of the gunmen and 18 are in hospital. More are being treated by paramedics at the scene. It is likely that more would have been killed had not one individual tackled a gunman. The attached Guardian article has two videos: of two of the gunmen and the hero tackling one. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2025/dec/14/nsw-police-responding-to-reports-of-shooting-at-sydneys-bondi-beach-follow-latest Ruthrieston, Patanawet and TMax 3 Quote
Patanawet Posted 15 hours ago Posted 15 hours ago News conference live now on the killings. At least 12 dead killed by 2 gunmen. Reasons seem to be a protest at Jewish people during Hanukkah. One shooter dead, one more in hospital and possibly another 'on the tun'. TMax 1 Quote
PeterRS Posted 38 minutes ago Author Posted 38 minutes ago It is now certain it was an act against people practising their Jewish religion. However, no matter how awful this tragedy, I find the comments of Benjamin Netanyahu nauseating. The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said he had written to his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, in August, warning that the government’s decision to recognise a Palestinian state “pours fuel on the antisemitic fire … emboldens those who menace Australian Jews and encourages the Jew hatred now stalking your streets . . . Your government did nothing to stop the spread of antisemitism in Australia. You did nothing to curb the cancer cells that were growing inside your country. You took no action. You let the disease spread and the result is the horrific attacks on Jews we saw today.” Thus spake the criminal who is guilty of the murder of more than 70,000 Palestinians in Gaza, the majority women and children. International journalists aiming to clarify the numbers are blocked by Israel from entering Gaza. Ruthrieston 1 Quote
