Australia's prime minister said the suspects in the shooting at the Hanukkah event were “motivated by Islamic State ideology.” They had traveled to the Philippines before the attack, officials said.

People of all ages had been looking forward to celebrating — especially this year, as a ceasefire in Gaza has held since October and all but one of the hostages taken by Hamas-led militants have been returned.

Australia and the global Jewish community are reeling after gunmen killed at least 15 people in a horrifying attack on a Hanukkah celebration.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday proposed tougher national gun laws after a mass shooting targeted a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach, leaving at least 15 people dead.

At least 15 people were killed at a Jewish gathering on Australia's Bondi Beach, according to Australian government officials and police. One of two gunmen was also dead.

Akram, 50, and his son Naveed Akram, 24, carried out the attack during a public Hanukkah celebration. Fifteen members of the public were killed, along with Naveed Akram. Investigators in Australia have said the pair were inspired by ISIS ideology.

Sacramento mourns a Bondi Beach victim at the Capitol menorah lighting. Community leaders vowed to keep public Hanukkah gatherings despite fear.

Ashton Kutcher has reflected on his journey from being a Catholic to embracing Judaism while celebrating Hanukkah with his wife, Mila Kunis.