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Jewish community leaders say 'things can't go back to normal'

Jewish community leaders say the Bondi mass shooting has "fundamentally changed" Australia, and have called for more to be done to combat antisemitism.

Among those killed on Sunday was Rabbi Eli Schlanger, one of the organisers of the event targeted.

You can read more by Tim Callanan below. 

Terror attack a 'desecration' of Australian values: Morrison

Former prime minister Scott Morrison has described the terror attack as one of Australia's "darkest days" as raised concerns about the rise in antisemitism. 

"It's a desecration not only on a ... landscape that is world famous, that we all love, but it is a desecration of the very values and things we like to believe Australia is all about," he told Sky News. 

Morrison said antisemitism had gone unchecked in Australia and "a vacuum emerged and it has been filled with evil". 

He says the actions of the two alleged perpetrators is a direct response to antisemitism being allowed to flourish. 

"Our security agencies, they can protect us so far but they can't be everywhere and in everybody's head and knowing what they're about to do at any given time," he said. 

"But the ability to protect against events like this is extremely difficult. And that is why ensuring that we ... not just douse but eliminate this fire of antisemitism that was unleashed post October 7 is so important. 

"And why the lack of progress on that has taken us to this awful fay, just this awful night."

Morrison said this should be a "defining moment" for Australians to understand how "viciously" they have been targeted. 

Australia's gun laws have slipped, advocate says

Hobart-based Roland Browne is vice-president of Gun Control Australia and has been advocating for gun law reform since 1987, well before the Port Arthur massacre that prompted an overhaul of the country's firearms laws.

He says the Bondi Beach attack is proof that Australia's gun laws have showed there had clearly been a "major failing in the assessment process" through which the shooters obtained guns and licences to hold these guns.

"Why somebody needs six firearms in suburban Sydney is a complete mystery," he said.

You can read more from Roland and the work of the ABC's Annika Burgess and Paddy Manning here:

Jewish education providers 'hearbroken'

A number of Jewish education providers in Sydney have taken to social media to condemn the attack.

"The Masada College community is heartbroken by the tragic events at Bondi Beach last night," the co-educational college said in a statement.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been injured, those who have lost loved ones, and the families still waiting anxiously for news.

"On the first day of Chanukah, as we confront the darkness of these events, we hold fast to the hope that light, compassion, and goodness will prevail."

"The Moriah College community is heartbroken by the devastating events at Bondi on the first night of Chanukah," the modern Orthodox independent day school added. 

"We mourn the lives lost, hold the injured in our prayers, and send our deepest love and strength to the families whose worlds have been shattered. 

"On a night that should be filled with light, we are reminded of the fragility of life and the importance of standing together. 

"May the lights of Chanukah shine through the darkness, bringing strength, comfort and hope, and may the memories of those lost be a blessing."

Civilian doctor helped to save lives

Sydney cardiologist and Bondi lifesaver James Otten was in the North Bondi Surf Club and told The World Today he jumped to help when someone ran in looking for medical help.

"There were a lot of casualties, there was some chaos, but the ambos and the paramedics did a fantastic job trying to control that and coordinate that. Everyone was helping – there were doctors who were walking past, there were fieries, there were the lifesavers and the lifeguards. Everyone was doing their best. And if there was one positive, it was everyone working together as best they could to try to save a very terrible situation."

Mr Otten says it was a scene of despair and sorrow.

"I'm a 50-year-old cardiologist and I feel trauma, but I wasn't shot. My loved ones weren't killed, and my kids weren't killed. And my real sympathies go to the victims of this terrible action. I was looking after, predominantly, after one security guard who I was very glad made it onto an ambulance and into hospital. And I very much hope that he made it through."

Sharma calls for 'forensic' investigation to ensure attack can never happen again

Liberal senator Dave Sharma says it's understandable that people within the Jewish community are "very angry and upset" after last night's terror attack. 

He said there has been "an escalation" from people marching "to intimidatory slogan to property damage, to doxing, to firebombing of synagogues". 

"It's not untrue that people did warn that something like this could happen in Australia. But the fact that's come to pass ...  is no less shocking," he told Sky News. 

Sharma was asked if there was a view the government had failed the community. 

"It's fundamentally the job of every government and any government of any political persuasion. Its fundamental duty is to protect its citizens. And so, you know, clearly the fact that this has happened means that duty has not been met," Sharma said. 

But he declined to place the blame on anyone specifically. 

"But clearly ... there will need to be, and there must be, a very forensic and detailed examination of how we have reached this point in Australia and what we must do to ensure that it can never happen again." he said. 

Sharma was a former ambassador to Israel. He held the federal seat of Wentworth, where Bondi is located, before being installed as a senator. 

Former Waverley Council mayor laments ‘loss of innocence in Australia’

Human rights lawyer, former mayor of the Waverley Council and a member of Sydney's Jewish community George Newhouse told PM on Radio National that people need to come together.

“People are grieving and crying, and not just for those that have died and been injured by the brutal massacre, but also for the loss of innocence in Australia.”

He says it’s time for people of goodwill to “come together and stop the violent and extremist talk”.

“It's time for that to stop, and the government needs to be a part of that process.”

He says he’s not playing politics with this tragedy and that “we should be above that”.

“Frankly, I don't like seeing Netanyahu getting involved in Australian politics either. What we need to focus on is the hate that Jewish people are experiencing here in Australia and whatever your view on what's happening in the Middle East has nothing to do with the justification of slaughter of innocent people in Australia.”

He wants Australians to do two things, calling out hatred and violence against Jewish people on social media and in public and for the government to take steps to enforce race hate laws to "ensure Jewish people are protected".

India issues high alert for Jewish communities after Sydney terror attack

Indian security agencies have placed major cities on high alert, amid warnings of possible threats to Jewish establishments during the Hanukkah period, according to Indian media reports.

Security was stepped up nationwide following the deadly attack in Sydney, with additional police deployed at synagogues and other Jewish sites.

Security agencies have increased their manpower in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, Indian media reported.

A senior police officer told media measures were based on "specific intelligence inputs", with alerts issued to local police stations and anti-terror units instructed to monitor suspicious activity and potential radicalisation.

Jewish and Israeli-linked sites in India have been targeted before.

During the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, militants killed seven people at Nariman House, a Jewish centre. In 2012, the wife of Israel's defence attaché was injured in a car bombing in New Delhi, an attack Indian authorities linked to Iran. A blast near the Israeli embassy in 2021 was later attributed to Iran's IRGC Quds Force. In 2023, police in Pune arrested two men with explosives, drone equipment and images of Mumbai's Chabad House, underscoring ongoing concerns about threats to Jewish targets in India.

World leaders condemn Bondi attacks and offer condolences to Australia

More world leaders have expressed their condolences for Australia in the wake of the Bondi terror attack.

Here's a wrap of some of the latest statements.

PNG Prime Minister James Marape:

"This senseless act of violence has taken innocent lives and caused immense pain to families, friends and the wider Australian community.

"Papua New Guinea stands in solidarity with Australia at this difficult time, sharing in your grief and mourning alongside you.

"We strongly condemn terrorism in all its forms and reaffirm our commitment to peace, security and the protection of innocent lives."

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim:

"I am deeply alarmed by the violent attack in Sydney that has claimed innocent lives and left many others injured. I condemn this act in the strongest terms.

"There can be no justification for violence directed at civilians, still less for attacks that single people out on the basis of race or religion, at any time or in any place.

"Such acts have no basis in any faith or belief. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and wish those injured a swift and full recovery.

"Malaysia stands in firm solidarity with the people and Government of Australia at this difficult time, and fully supports all efforts to ensure that those responsible are identified and brought to justice in accordance with the law."

 Taiwan President Lai Ching-te:

"I extend my deepest condolences to the victims and all those affected by the horrific attack at Bondi Beach.

"Taiwan strongly condemns all acts of terrorism and stands with the people of Australia and the Jewish community during this difficult time."