Bondi Beach, Australia
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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.
As the candles burn brighter with each passing night, so does a promise passed from generation to generation, to keep tradition alive and find the courage to overcome tragedy.
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.
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.
Bondi Beach terror attack during Hanukkah celebration leaves at least 15 dead in Sydney, including 10-year-old girl and a Holocaust survivor.