Two gunmen opened fire at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, on December 14, 2025. They targeted a joyful Hanukkah celebration organized by Chabad of Bondi. Authorities confirmed 12 people died, including one shooter. Another shooter lies in critical condition. Police neutralized the threat and declared the Bondi Beach shooting a terrorist incident aimed at the Jewish community.
The attack struck around 6:45 p.m. local time near Archer Park and Bondi Pavilion. Over 1,000 attendees gathered for the “Chanukah by the Sea” event on the first night of Hanukkah. Gunmen dressed in black fired rifles and shotguns into the crowd. Chaos erupted as families fled across the iconic beach on a warm summer evening.
A heroic bystander tackled one gunman and disarmed him. Police shot and killed one attacker. They took the second into custody. Investigators examine a nearby vehicle containing improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
Details of the Bondi Beach Terror Attack
Witnesses recount terrifying moments. Gunshots echoed as people ran for cover. Lifeguards and bystanders grabbed surfboards to carry the wounded to safety. Videos show crowds scattering while sirens wailed.
Paramedics rushed 29 injured people to hospitals across Sydney. Victims include children and two police officers in serious condition. The Executive Council of Australian Jewry reports one staff member among the wounded.
Police locked down the area swiftly. They confirmed no other linked incidents in Sydney. Bomb squads handled the IEDs safely.
NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon stressed the deliberate targeting. “This attack designed to strike the Jewish community on Hanukkah,” he said. Premier Chris Minns called it “evil antisemitism.” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese labeled the violence “beyond comprehension” and convened national security leaders.
Global Reactions to the Bondi Beach Shooting
World leaders condemn the attack quickly. Israeli President Isaac Herzog decries the “vile terrorists.” Jewish organizations express deep grief over the shattered celebration.
Australia rarely sees mass shootings due to strict gun laws. This incident ranks among the deadliest since 1996.
Investigators probe motives, weapons sources, and potential accomplices. One shooter reportedly had minimal prior police contact.
Sources: ABC News, Reuters, The Guardian, CNN, The New York Times, Al Jazeera, BBC News, Wikipedia.
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