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Following a deadly terror attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Bondi, Sydney authorities deploy unprecedented police with long-arm firearms for New Year's Eve. The move aims to ensure public safety amid ongoing threats, with increased security and memorial events planned for the city’s celebrations.
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Sajid and Naveed Akram carried out a mass shooting at a Hanukkah festival in Bondi on December 14, killing 15. They traveled to the Philippines in November, fueling suspicions of extremist links, but authorities say they acted alone and were not part of a broader cell.
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Sydney marked New Year’s Eve with a minute of silence and a menorah projection on the Harbour Bridge, honoring victims of the December 14 Hanukkah attack. Despite heightened security, thousands gathered for celebrations, demonstrating resilience and unity in the face of terrorism. Other Asia-Pacific cities observed subdued festivities.