Police and local media reports said the shooting began while some people were attending a Hanukkah party on the beach. At least 40 people were hospitalized.

Officials said 15 people are dead after gunmen targeted the attendees of a Jewish community event on Sunday in Australia's Bondi Beach. Another 40 people were hospitalized with injuries, including a child and two officers,

After a mass shooting at a Jewish event in Australia killed 16 people, the Chabad of Hawaii said it will have more security at its menorah lighting in Waikiki on Wednesday night.

Authorities in Australia have charged a 24-year-old man in connection with the shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Bondi Beach on Dec. 14 that killed 15 people and injured 41 others, including four children.

The deadly terror attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney comes amid a significant spike in antisemitic rhetoric and attacks in Australia.

American witness describes chaos as gunfire erupted at Sydney's "Chanukah By The Sea" festival, killing 12 and injuring 29 in targeted terror attack.

For many, official promises to stamp out the “evil scourge” of antisemitism and consider further tightening gun control measures come too late.

"Connecticut State Troopers will be at public Hanukkah celebrations across Connecticut to provide additional security and reassure participants that these are safe events," said DESPP Commissioner Ronnell Higgins. "Troopers will maintain heightened awareness and provide a presence at all Jewish community events this holiday season."

Chicagoans gathered Sunday with heavy hearts to light the menorah on the first day of Hanukkah. The shooting, that left at least 15 dead and 42 wounded, was Australia's deadliest in nearly 30 years.

Ahmed al Ahmed, the Syrian-Australian father who wrestled a shotgun from one of the gunmen attacking a Jewish gathering, is facing a long road to recovery.