Armed police start patrols in Sydney after Bondi Beach attack

Armed police have commenced patrols in Sydney as a security measure following the Bondi Beach attack and a deadly shooting at a Hanukkah festival. Australia has deployed its first permanent specialist armed response unit, equipped with assault rifles, to monitor crowded public spaces. This security crackdown aims to enhance safety in the city, although the deployment of these specialist officers has prompted concerns from various human rights groups regarding the increased presence of weaponry in public areas.