Day of Reflection

• Australia has declared December 21st a "Day of Reflection."

• This is to pay tribute to the victims of the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney.

• The day has also been declared to express solidarity with the Jewish community.

• The attack, which took place on December 14th, killed 15 people and injured 41 others.

• Police killed one of the attackers, Sajid Akram, but his son, Naveed Akram, was injured during the shootout.

• The Day of Reflection falls on the last day of Hanukkah, which symbolizes light, faith, and resilience.