Australia Holds Day of Reflection After Bondi Beach Attack
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Australia held a national Day of Reflection on Sunday, one week after a deadly shooting at a Jewish festival on Bondi Beach.
Crowds gathered at a waterfront memorial. At 6:47 p.m. local time, the moment the first shots were fired, people across the country lit candles and observed a minute of silence.
The attack left 15 people dead and dozens injured. Thirteen people remain in hospital.
A father and son carried out the attack. The son had been previously flagged to authorities for possible radicalization.
In response, the Prime Minister has ordered a review of Australia’s security and intelligence services. The investigation will examine how the threat was monitored.