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LIVE: Father and son who killed 15 people at Bondi Beach named, as PM pushes for tougher gun laws
We have just spoken to Rabbi Yossi Shuchat, who led the impromptu ceremony at the Bondi Pavilion mourning site. He says it was a spontaneous decision by him and his friends to hold the ceremony.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
“We woke up this morning and we just felt we had the feeling to come down here,” he says, adding that he knew many of the people caught up in the attack.
He said they wanted to hold a menorah lighting ceremony not just to mark Hanukkah, but also to “remember them in the way [the victims] would like to be remembered, which was by adding in light and adding in goodness and kindness”.
Asked about how the community was reacting, he says: “I think it’s fair to say that we are all shocked, and we pray that those are on power, do the appropriate things to ensure that justice is sought, and that everyone is free in Australia to practice their religion, and go about their life in a free way.”
A man kneels after laying flowers at a memorial outside the Bondi Pavilion
Image caption, A man kneels after laying flowers at a memorial outside the Bondi Pavilion
If you’re just joining our live coverage of the aftermath of the shooting at Bondi Beach, here’s what you need to know:
Fifteen people were killed in an attack by two gunmen on Sunday, including a 10-year-old girl. More than 40 have been taken to hospital, as people in Sydney are urged to donate blood
Here’s a minute-by-minute breakdown of how the shooting unfolded
Authorities on Monday revealed more details about the shooters, who were father and son. The 50-year-old father, who was shot dead by police, had arrived in Australia in 1998 on a student visa. His 24-year-old son, who’s in hospital, is an Australian-born citizen
Police raided the family gunmen’s home last night. One of their former neighbours told the BBC that when she saw the news of the shooting, “I thought oh my goodness, it can’t be them”
Albanese described the shooting as “an act of pure evil” and pledged to discuss tougher gun laws in parliament. For context, here’s a look at Australia’s gun laws
Officials are hailing bystanders who had saved the lives of others during the attack, as well as the off-duty police officers who flocked to Bondi to help out when news of the shooting broke
We’ll continue to bring you the latest updates as we get them. Stay with us.
NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon is speaking in Sydney and says he has visited the families and police officers who were injured in the attack, praising them for their bravery. At least two officers were injured.
“There are many, many stories of bravery from members of the community as well,” he adds. “Really want to acknowledge the work that was done yesterday. We know that a number of people are alive now because the actions of innocent bystanders.”
Forensic officers are seen on the bridge where two gunmen opened fire at Bondi Beach
Officials – including Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese – have just wrapped-up a news conference in Sydney which lasted just under 30 minutes.
Let’s quickly recap some of the key developments:
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns confirms 15 people, including a child, have been killed and one of the shooters has also died
Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon says the two gunmen were a 50-year-old father and his 24-year-old son
Police say the 50-year-old man was a licenced firearms holder, had six firearms registered to him and that six firearms were found on Bondi Beach
“Two active improved devices” were found at the scene and have since been rendered safe by police
Two properties have been searched by officers overnight in the western Sydney suburbs of Campsie and Bonnyrigg
Police also say 328 officers have been deployed to provide extra security and support to the Jewish community in Sydney
Albanese has pledged to dedicate every single resource required in order to respond to the attack and also vowed to “stamp out” and “eradicate antisemitism” in Australian society
Some images are coming to us from the western outskirts of Sydney – about 40km away from Bondi Beach – showing a heavy police presence.
Multiple Australian outlets – including ABC and 7News – are reporting that armed police have swarmed a property at Bonnyrigg which is believed to be the home of one of the Bondi Beach gunmen.
This is yet to be confirmed by official police accounts and the BBC could not independently verify these reports.
Police search the home of a suspect in Bonnyrigg, following a deadly shooting at Bondi Beach
Image caption, According to local media, police have swarmed an area in western Sydney as they search the home of a suspect in Bonnyrigg
A woman records on her mobile phone as a police crime scene is established at the home of a suspect in Bonnyrigg,
Image caption, A woman records on her mobile phone at the police crime scene in Bonnyrigg,
A young man speaking in front of a number of police and emergency service cars
A nearby restaurant worker has described the moment he heard multiple shots go off in Bondi Beach.
“I knew it was gunshots immediately,” William Doliente Petty tells Reuters news agency.
The 18-year-old says he saw people start running but didn’t realise the severity of the event at first. Shortly after, he says, all of the customers at the restaurant stood up and began to run towards the back exit.
“Everyone was pushing everyone. There was no semblance, and we just ran in through.”
Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon says there will be a “significant investigation” led by counter-terrorism. “No stone will be left unturned,” he adds.
He says that the second offender behind the attack is in “a serious condition in hospital”. We previously heard that the other attacker is deceased.
A statement now from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who describes the scenes in Bondi as “shocking and distressing”.
He says he has spoken to the Australian Federal Police commissioner and the New South Wales (NSW) Premier.
“We are working with NSW police and will provide further updates as more information is confirmed,” he says.
“Police and emergency responders are on the ground working to save lives,” he adds.
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War: Your missiles can’t stop mass Iranian drones – Zelenskyy warns Trump
President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that large numbers of Iranian drones cannot be effectively countered with Patriot missile systems alone.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
According to him, the cost and production time of the missiles make it difficult to compete with mass-produced drones.
In an interview with the New York Post, Zelenskyy explained that a single Iranian “Shahed” drone is significantly cheaper than a Patriot interceptor missile, making it impractical to rely solely on such systems against large-scale drone attacks.
According to him, even thousands of Patriot missiles would not be enough to stop tens of thousands of drones, as the drones are far cheaper and easier to produce.
“Thousands of Patriot missiles cannot stop tens of thousands of Iranian “shaheds.” One such drone is forty times cheaper than a single Patriot missile. Therefore, in terms of production time and the cost of missiles, it is impossible to compete with drones. There simply will not be enough capacity,” Zelenskyy said.
Zelenskyy added that Ukraine has developed extensive air defense experience during the war with Russia, noting that the country now possesses most components of a comprehensive air defense system, except anti-ballistic capabilities.
He stated that the United States has strong anti-ballistic systems and suggested that combining Ukraine’s air defense experience with US capabilities could help create a more effective system capable of protecting countries facing large-scale aerial threats.
Zelenskyy also warned that drone technology is evolving rapidly and that their operational range could expand significantly in the future.
The Ukrainian leader proposed a partnership between the United States and Ukraine focused on exchanging technology, experience and security cooperation to counter emerging threats.
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Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries – OPEC+ raises oil quotas amid Middle East tension
Key members of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and their allies, jointly known as OPEC+, on Sunday announced a higher-than-expected increase in production quotas following United States and Israeli strikes on Iran, which triggered retaliation by Tehran across the Middle East.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
The eight-member V8 (Voluntary Eight) group within the alliance, which includes major oil producers Saudi Arabia and Russia, as well as several Gulf states affected by Tehran’s missile strikes, said it had agreed to a “production adjustment” of 206,000 barrels per day.
“This adjustment will be implemented in April,” the group said in a statement, according to a report by AFP. Nigeria is also a strong member of OPEC.
The statement did not directly reference the outbreak of conflict involving Iran, instead citing “a steady global economic outlook and current healthy market fundamentals” as justification for the increase.
Before the weekend meeting, analysts had projected a more modest rise of 137,000 barrels per day. However, Jorge Leon, an analyst at Rystad Energy, cautioned that the agreed increase might not be sufficient to prevent the Iran conflict from triggering a spike in oil prices when trading resumes on Monday.
Leon pointed to the possibility of Iran targeting the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway through which nearly a quarter of the world’s seaborne oil supply passes, in retaliation.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have reportedly contacted vessels to announce that the strait is closed. On Sunday, Iranian state television reported that an oil tanker in the strait was struck while allegedly attempting to “illegally” pass through and was sinking. Footage aired by the broadcaster showed a tanker ablaze at sea.
“If oil cannot move through Hormuz, an extra 206,000 barrels per day does very little to ease the market,” Leon said, adding that “logistics and transit risk matter more than production targets right now.”
He said the OPEC+ decision “is unlikely to calm markets.”
“Prices will respond to developments in the Gulf and the status of shipping flows, not to a relatively small increase in output,” he added.
Apart from Russia and Saudi Arabia, the V8 group within OPEC+ comprises Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, and the United Arab Emirates, all of which were targeted by Iranian attacks for a second consecutive day on Sunday. Algeria and Kazakhstan are also members of the group.
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BREAKING: Has Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Been Killed in Drone Airstrike? Fact Emerges
On February 28, an X account named ReversingTrend posted: “Initial reports indicate that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was killed by an Iranian drone strike inside his residence in Tel Aviv.”....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
The post quickly gained traction, recording 954,000 views, 1,100 retweets, and 7,700 likes.
Factcheck Africa tool confirmed that the claim was false. Multiple reliable sources confirmed that Benjamin Netanyahu was alive and continued to serve as the Prime Minister of Israel.
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Further checks by Legit Nigeria showed that his profile entry on Israel’s official website listed his birthdate and current position with no mention of his death. The International Criminal Court (ICC) page also confirmed his status, noting that an arrest warrant was issued against him on November 21, 2024. The existence of this warrant implied that he was alive and subject to ongoing legal proceedings.
The evidence showed that Benjamin Netanyahu had not been killed in a drone strike. He remained in office as Prime Minister of Israel, and no credible reports supported the claim of his death. The viral post was therefore misleading, spreading false information about a sitting world leader.
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: False – Benjamin Netanyahu was not killed in a drone strike. He was alive and serving as Prime Minister of Israel at the time of the claim.
Who is Benjamin Netanyahu?
According to Israel government, Benjamin Netanyahu was born in 1949 in Tel Aviv and grew up in Jerusalem. His high school years were spent in the United States, where his father, the historian Benzion Netanyahu, taught and conducted historical research. Returning to Israel in 1967, Mr. Netanyahu enlisted in the IDF and served as a soldier and officer in Sayeret Matkal, a special unit of the Israeli army. He took part in several operations, including the rescue of hostages in a hijacked Sabena airplane in 1972. In the same year, he was cited for outstanding operational command by General Mordechai Gur, Chief of Israel’s Northern Command. After his discharge from the IDF in 1972, Mr. Netanyahu served in the Yom Kippur War of 1973 and was promoted after the war to the rank of captain in the Reserves.
Netanyahu received a B.Sc. degree in Architecture and an M.Sc. in Business Management from MIT. He also studied political science at MIT and at Harvard University.
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Experience Between 1976 and 1982 Mr. Netanyahu worked in the private sector, first with the Boston Consulting Group, an international business consultancy, and then as Marketing Director of Rim Industries in Jerusalem, an industrialized furniture manufacturer.
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