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In a rising wave of public anger, an online petition demanding the resignation of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has surpassed 313,000 signatures, following the bloody terrorist attack that took place at Bondi Beach in Sydney on December 14, which resulted in the death of 15 people, including a 10-year-old girl and a British-born rabbi, during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration.
The petition was launched on the platform "Change.org" under the title "Call for the Resignation of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese," accusing the government of failing to ensure the safety of citizens, with a clear call for a comprehensive review of the country's immigration policies.
According to the text of the petition, the attack serves as a harsh reminder of the need to protect communities, amid widespread public opposition to the "ongoing mass immigration" that does not align with the views of the majority of Australians, as surveys show. The petition also demands better screening policies for those entering the country to ensure national safety.

Rapid Increase in Signatures
The petition began on December 14, coinciding with the attack, and saw a rapid increase in signatures, reaching 300,000 within a week, and has now reached 313,713 signatures, with over 31,000 added just today.
This anger comes amid sharp criticism of the Liberal government's performance in dealing with security threats, especially after investigations revealed armed training for the attackers (a father and son) at an undisclosed location, and a trip to the Philippines a month before the incident.
No immediate official response has been issued from the Prime Minister's office, but political observers see the petition as a sign of declining popularity for Albanese, who took office in 2022, amid increasing economic and security challenges.

The Terrorist Attack Ignites Anger
These developments come at a time when a broad investigation is underway into the attack, which authorities have classified as a terrorist act targeting Jews, raising concerns about the rise of extremism in Australia.
The terrorist attack occurred at Bondi Beach in Sydney on December 14, where two attackers, a father and son, opened fire on a crowd celebrating "Hanukkah," resulting in the deaths of 15 people and injuries to others, including a girl and a British rabbi.
The attack is considered the worst in modern Australian history, reigniting the debate over immigration and domestic security policies. The petition was launched by a group of angry citizens, focusing on the government's failure to meet safety promises, with a call to reassess immigration to avoid future threats.