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An attack at a Jewish party on an Australian beach has left at least 12 dead, including one of the attackers


In addition, 30 people have been injured in a shooting by at least two attackers. Police killed one of them and arrested the other. The attack took place on Bondi beach, during a Jewish celebration that has brought together nearly 2,000 people.

Al menos una decena de muertos en un ataque durante una fiesta judía en una playa de Australia
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At least 11 people have been killed and 29 injured this Sunday in a shooting attack on Bondi beach in the Australiancity of Sydney , one of whom died in a police response and the other was arrested, but is in a very serious condition.

The event took place this Sunday,whenin Australia it was 18: 45  (08:45 in the Basque Country), when two armed men began shooting at people gathered around the beach.

"I regard what happenedas a terrorist attack on the Jewishcommunity  , " NewSouth Wales Chief Commissioner Mal Lanyon  stressed to journalists, accompanied by State Prime Minister Chris Mimms .

In this context, the country's Prime Minister, AnthonyAlbanese , has issued a statement regretting the "serious images"coming from Bond and convening an urgent meeting of his security cabinet .     

"The Police and Emergency Services are currently working to save the lives of those seriously injured. I would like to convey my condolences to the people affected. We are cooperating with the police and will provide more information as far as possible, "Albanes added.

AJewish celebration was about to beginat the scene of the attack.

UN SecretaryGeneral Antonio Guterres has condemned "thehorrific and deadly attack onJewish families gathered in Sydney. "

Likewise, thePresident of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen , has expressed her solidarity with the Jewish community and Australia following the shooting: "I have been moved by the tragic attack on Bondi Beach and I would like to convey my condolences to the families of the victims and their environment. Europe wishes to express its solidarity with Australia and the Jewish communities around the world.

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