Australia is vowing to enact tougher gun controls after a targeted Hanukkah shooting at Bondi Beach leaves 15 dead and many people injured.

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

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.

LAPD will provide extra patrols at Jewish facilities, schools, synagogues and at Hanukkah events throughout the city.

Leading Jewish groups in the United States are urging all Jewish organizations to ratchet up security at public events following the weekend's mass shooting attack on a Hanukkah celebration on a beach in Australia.

As Hanukkah continues, the Jewish community still feeling the impacts of the mass shooting in Australia that killed 15 people during a celebration for the first

The Oklahoma City Community Chanukah Festival was held, as local rabbi urged Jews and non-Jews to stand against hate in aftermath of Australia attack.

At a Hanukkah reception in the East Room of the White House, President Donald Trump offered prayers for victims of a terror attack in Australia and condemned extremist violence. The remarks came during a seasonal gathering that drew Jewish community members, lawmakers, and administration officials for a ceremonial celebration and candle lighting.