POLICE ISSUED WARNINGS FOR THE AREA

In a social media post in the initial moments of the attack, police described the situation as"an evolving event" and warned people to stay away from the area.

2 PEOPLE DETAINED

According to the report, two people dressed in black were seen opening fire near the beach at the scene.

Australian police have announced that two people have been detained in connection with the attack.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the shooting at Bondi Beach as"shocking and saddening".

According to information from AFP, 12 people died and 29 were injured in the incident.

Australian police have described the incident as a 'terrorist attack'.

'SYDNEY HERO'

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Footage captured the moment a civilian intervened, seizing the armed assailant's rifle.

Following the images circulating on social media, the civilian was dubbed a"Hero of Sydney."

Emergency officials were reportedly attending to the injured, and police were patrolling the area with boats and helicopters.

SHOCKING DETAIL

NSW Commissioner Mal Lanyon stated that the attack was being treated as a"terrorist incident," adding,"I cannot confirm that there was a third attacker, but we will be searching everywhere."

Lanyon stated that he could not provide information regarding the identities of the injured and those who lost their lives, but that they would conduct a detailed investigation. He added that the weapons used by the attackers were long-barreled, but he could not yet share details on this matter.

Lanyon noted that following the attack, police found several objects believed to be"homemade bombs" in a vehicle near Bondi Beach, and bomb disposal teams were continuing their work.

According to ABC News, police said bomb disposal teams removed the detected explosives from the scene and the area was handed over to forensic teams.

THE ATTACKER'S IDENTITY HAS BEEN REVEALED

According to ABC News, an unnamed senior security official said that one of the suspects has been identified as Naveed Akram, who lives in the Bonnyrigg area southwest of Sydney.

Lanyon stated that they were aware of social media posts regarding the attacker's identity, but did not provide any further information.

Lanyon appealed for calm, saying,"This is not the time for revenge."

According to ABC News, an unnamed senior security official stated that one of the suspects has been identified as Naveed Akram, who lives in the Bonnyrigg area southwest of Sydney.

The official stated that police raided Akram's home.

The Australian National Imams Council also condemned the attack in a statement, expressing solidarity with those affected and their families.

The statement called for the perpetrators to be held accountable and said that"all Australians, including Muslim Australians, should be united, compassionate and in solidarity."

The Australian Ahmadiyya Muslim Community (ACMA) also expressed its sorrow over the attack in a statement, offering condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.

The statement said that acts of violence aimed at division and fear have no place in Australia.

STATEMENTS FROM AUSTRALIAN OFFICIALS

NSW Premier Chris Minns stated that the attack was designed to target the Jewish community in Sydney.

Minns stated that the ongoing investigation is"complex and has just begun," emphasizing that not all questions have been answered yet.

NSW Commissioner Mal Lanyon also stated in a press release that 29 people, including two police officers, were injured in the attack.

Lanyon stated that the attack was being treated as a"terrorist incident," adding,"I cannot confirm that there was a third attacker, but we will be searching everywhere."

ISRAEL REACTS TO AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the Australian government of fanning antisemitism ahead of Sunday's attack on a Jewish celebration in Sydney that killed 12 people.

Referring to a letter he sent to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in August after Canberra announced it would recognize a Palestinian state, Netanyahu said,"Three months ago I wrote to the Australian prime minister; your policy is fanning the flames of antisemitism."

On the other hand, the Israeli government reacted by claiming that the armed attack on the beach in Sydney stemmed from the"anti-Semitic policies" of the Australian government, which was responding to Israel's genocidal attacks in the Gaza Strip.

Israeli intelligence sources also blamed Iran for the Sydney attack.

ISRAEL ACCUSES IRAN

According to a report in the Israel Hayom newspaper, citing Israeli intelligence sources, Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas have allegedly been preparing attacks against Jews abroad in recent months.

An Israeli source, who claimed to have received intelligence about a planned attack in Australia, alleged that Tehran was behind the attack.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog described the attack in Sydney, Australia, as"horrific," adding,"We have repeatedly warned the Australian government that it must act decisively to eradicate the criminal antisemitism spreading in the country in order to prevent harm to Jews living there."

Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, expressing his horror at the attack, claimed that"These are the consequences of the anti-Semitic violence that has been taking place on the streets of Australia for the last two years, and of the anti-Semitic and provocative calls to 'globalize the intifada'," while threatening the Canberra government with the words,"The Australian government must now come to its senses."

UK AND IRELAND EXPRESS SUPPORT FOR AUSTRALIA AFTER BEACH ATTACK

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in a post on the social media platform account of the US-based X company, stated,"The news from Australia is very sad. The United Kingdom extends its condolences and thoughts to everyone affected by the horrific attack at Bondi Beach."

Starmer stated that he was frequently informed about the developments. British opposition leader Kemi Badenoch said in her post,"It looks like a despicable terrorist attack."

Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, Britain's third-largest party, also shared a statement saying,"I am horrified by the despicable attack at Bondi Beach. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of those tragically killed."

Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin also expressed his support for Australia in a statement, saying,"I am shocked by the attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney that claimed the lives of 10 people. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the deceased, the injured, the first responders, and the Australian people."

Martin stressed that such acts of violence and hatred are completely unacceptable.

Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Helen McEntee also shared messages of support and condolences, stating,"So far we have not received any information that any Irish citizen has been directly affected by this terrible event, but our consulate in Sydney is closely monitoring the situation."

Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated,"We demand that the Australian government take strong action against the rising antisemitism in the country and protect Jews." Israeli Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli accused the Australian government of normalizing boycotts against Israel and pro-Palestinian marches, and blamed it for the attack.