Leaders around the world have condemned the deadly attack at Sydney ’s Bondi Beach on Sunday that killed 16 people and injured 40 during a Hanukkah celebration.

Why It Matters

Sixteen people have died after what police described as a " terrorism incident" unfolded at an event taking place to mark the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. It is unclear if the killed gunman is included in that total. Emergency services said 29 people were transported to the hospital and others were being treated at the scene, and early on Monday police said 40 people remain in hospital.

The mass shooting is a rare attack in Australia where strict gun laws have been in place since sweeping national reforms after the 1996 Port Arthur massacre.

What To Know

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