Bondi Beach attack: key facts after deadly Hanukkah shooting
“Police say a father and son carried out a targeted antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach, killing 15.”
Key points
- Police say a father and son carried out a targeted antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach, killing 15.
- Australia mourns as security tightens and investigations continue.
By Editorial Team|Published 19-Dec-25|1 min read
Australian authorities say a father and son carried out a mass shooting during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Fifteen people were killed and around 40 injured, with victims ranging from children to the elderly. Police shot and killed the 50-year-old father, while his 24-year-old son was critically wounded and remains under guard in hospital.
Investigators describe the incident as a targeted antisemitic attack. World leaders condemned the violence as the country marked a day of mourning. Security has been increased around Jewish sites while the probe continues.
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