Armed Police Begin Patrols in Sydney After Bondi Attack
Armed police have started patrols in Sydney under a newly formed police unit. The move is a security response to last year's deadly shooting at a Hanukkah festival, which took place at Bondi Beach. The patrols add a visible armed police presence in the city.
Context
Context: The December 2025 shooting at Bondi Beach during a Jewish Hanukkah event led to a national debate on security and gun laws in Australia, and rising concern about antisemitism.
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