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Father and Son Kill 16 in Terrorist Attack on Hanukkah Celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach
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Father and Son Kill 16 in Terrorist Attack on Hanukkah Celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach

Two gunmen opened fire on Jewish festival gathering, marking one of Australia's deadliest mass shootings in modern history

By Herald AI
December 16, 2025
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A father-son duo killed at least 16 people, including a child, in a terrorist attack targeting a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach. The attack has been declared an act of antisemitic terrorism by Australian authorities.

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sltrib.com

Police say Jewish community targeted in Sydney attack that killed 11

At least 11 people were killed on Sunday by gunmen who targeted a Jewish holiday celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia.

December 14, 2025
indiatoday.in

Holocaust survivor, Rabbi among 15 victims killed in Bondi beach shooting

At least 15 people were killed and nearly 40 wounded in a shooting at a Hanukah event in Sydney. The attack targeted the Jewish community and has been declared a terrorist incident.

December 14, 2025
san.com

Australian beach shooting targeting Jewish community leaves 16 dead

Officials say a shooting rampage in Australia that killed 16 people and injured dozens was targeted towards the Jewish community.

December 14, 2025
bbc.com

'It was pandemonium': Jewish community in shock after deadly Bondi Beach attack

Fifteen people were killed and dozens injured in the attack, which targeted a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach.

December 14, 2025
the-express.com

Bondi Beach terror attack death toll rises to 16 as 42 others hospitalized

New South Wales Health Minister Ryan Park said the death toll had risen from 12 to 16 overnight, including a 12-year-old child

December 14, 2025
apnews.com

Mass shooting at Jewish event on Bondi Beach follows rising antisemitism in Australia

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called an attack on a Hanukkah celebration at a Sydney beach that killed at least 11 people an act of antisemitism and terrorism.

December 14, 2025
mirror.co.uk

Bondi Beach gunman shot dead by police while second shooter fights for life

New South Wales Police have released details about the attackers

December 14, 2025
euronews.com

Bondi Beach shooting: What we know so far

At least 15 people were killed in a mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach Hanukkah celebration. Gunmen targeted the local Jewish community in what was deemed an antisemitic terror attack. This is what Euronews knows at this time.

December 14, 2025
nbcnews.com

Man who disarmed alleged gunman at Bondi Beach hailed as a hero

Video appears to show a man tackling and disarming one of the gunmen, as officials say 11 people were killed in an attack "designed to target" Jewish people.

December 14, 2025
hindustantimes.com

After the Bondi massacre, Australia faces hard questions about extremism

Anthony Albanese, Australia’s prime minister, confirmed the massacre was a “targeted attack on Jewish Australians”.

December 15, 2025
theprint.in

Father and son behind Bondi Hanukkah festival shooting that killed 15, Australian police say

By Renju Jose, Christine Chen and Scott Murdoch SYDNEY, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Two alleged gunmen who killed 15 people at a Jewish celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach were a father and son, police said on

December 15, 2025
koreatimes.co.kr

Australian Prime Minister Albanese proposes tougher national gun laws after mass shooting in Sydney - The Korea Times

SYDNEY — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday proposed tougher national gun laws after a mass shooting targeted a Hanukkah celebrat...

December 15, 2025
washingtonexaminer.com

Fifteen dead after gunmen open fire on Jewish event in Australia

The “Chanukah by the Sea” event included the lighting of a grand menorah to mark the start of the eight-day Jewish holiday.

December 14, 2025
nypost.com

Bondi Beach terrorists were father and son who legally owned 6 guns —  despite tough firearms laws

Naveed Akram, 24, and his 50-year-old accomplice are believed to be father and son, authorities said on Monday.

December 14, 2025
oregonlive.com

Gunmen kill at least 16, including child, in Hanukkah attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach

The massacre at a popular Australian beach followed a wave of antisemitic attacks that have roiled the country over the past year.

December 14, 2025
theguardian.com

Bondi beach mass shooting: what we know so far about the terrorist attack

Australia suffered one of its deadliest massacres in its history on Sunday when two gunmen opened fire on a Jewish celebration

December 15, 2025
theglobeandmail.com

Video: Sydney's iconic beach falls eerily quiet after mass shooting as witnesses share heartbreaking stories

Two gunmen opened fire during a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's Bondi beach, killing 15 people, including a child, officials said Monday, in what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called an act of antisemitic terrorism that struck at the heart of the nation.

December 15, 2025
livemint.com

After the Bondi massacre, Australia faces hard questions about extremism

An antisemitic attack sets the stage for debates over gun laws and security

December 15, 2025
wsbtv.com

What to know about the attack on the Hanukkah festival in Australia that killed 15 people

Officials suspect a father and son of killing 15 people on a popular Australian beach, shocking a country where gun violence is rare

December 15, 2025
republicworld.com

Australia To Tighten Gun Laws After Bondi Beach Hanukkah Massacre

Australian leaders have promised to overhaul gun control laws after a mass shooting targeted a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach. The attack, which killed 15 innocent people, has fueled criticism that authorities are not doing enough to combat a surge in antisemitic crimes.

December 15, 2025
wftv.com

What to know about the attack on the Hanukkah festival in Australia that killed 15 people

Officials suspect a father and son of killing 15 people on a popular Australian beach, shocking a country where gun violence is rare

December 15, 2025
whio.com

What to know about the attack on the Hanukkah festival in Australia that killed 15 people

Officials suspect a father and son of killing 15 people on a popular Australian beach, shocking a country where gun violence is rare

December 15, 2025
livenowfox.com

Bondi Beach shooting: Terror attack at Australia Hanukkah event kills at least 15

A terrorist attack at Bondi Beach, one of Australia’s most popular beaches, left at least 16 people dead and at least 29 others injured.

December 15, 2025

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