Sydney, Dec. 14 -- The death toll from the shooting targeting the Jewish community celebrating the first day of Hanukkah at Australia's Bondi Beach has risen to 16, while at least 40 people remain hospitalised, New South Wales (NSW) Police confirmed on Monday.

Sharing the details in a post on X, the NSW Police Force stated, "Police can confirm 16 people have died and 40 people remain in hospital following yesterday's shooting at Bondi. More information will be made available soon."

According to CNN, a Jewish community representative confirmed that a 12-year-old girl and a rabbi are among those who lost their lives.

Authorities have further stated that the area around Bondi Beach remains sealed off as investigations continue, with furth...