Sydney shooting
Deadly Antisemitic Attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach: Father-Son Gunmen Kill 15 at Jewish Hanukkah Celebration
Dec 15, 2025 03:39 pm CST
A father and son carried out Australia's deadliest shooting in decades, killing 15 people and injuring 42 at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach. The attackers, 50-year-old Sajid Akram and his 24-year-old son Naveed, deliberately targeted the Jewish community event. Australian officials confirmed the shooting was an act of antisemitism and terrorism, with Prime Minister Albanese vowing to "stamp out antisemitism" as world leaders offered condolences and support.
Sydney Bondi Beach Mass Shooting: Gunmen Target Hanukkah Celebration Killing 16
Dec 15, 2025 02:12 pm CST
A deadly attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach left 16 people dead and over 40 injured when a father-son duo opened fire during a Hanukkah celebration. The gunmen, identified as Sajid and Naveed Akram, were eventually stopped by police and a heroic bystander. Evidence suggests links to IS terrorism in what has become Australia's deadliest shooting in nearly three decades.
Sydney Shooter's Previous Investigation for ISIS Links Revealed Following Deadly Bondi Beach Attack
Dec 15, 2025 12:39 pm CST
Australian intelligence services previously investigated 24-year-old Naveed Akram for ISIS links in 2019, years before he allegedly participated with his father in the deadly Bondi Beach shooting that killed 15 people during a Hanukkah festival. Counter-terrorism officials report finding Islamic State flags in the attackers' vehicle, suggesting potential terrorist motivations behind the attack that injured over 40 others.
Deadly Terrorist Attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach Hanukkah Celebration Claims 15 Lives
Dec 15, 2025 10:48 am CST
A father and son conducted a deadly shooting at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach, killing 15 people aged 10 to 87. The attack, declared a terrorist incident, involved six legally-owned firearms and has prompted international condemnation as an antisemitic act of violence.
Israel Condemns Sydney Hanukkah Attack and Accuses Australia of Fueling Antisemitism
Dec 14, 2025 11:56 pm CST
Israeli leaders strongly criticized Australia following a deadly shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney that killed 11 people, claiming the Australian government's policies have contributed to rising antisemitism. Prime Minister Netanyahu referenced a previous warning to Australian PM Albanese that recognizing Palestinian statehood would inflame anti-Jewish sentiment.
Netanyahu Claims Australia's Policies Fueled Antisemitism Before Deadly Sydney Attack
Dec 14, 2025 09:01 pm CST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused the Australian government of intensifying antisemitism with its policies prior to a deadly attack on a Jewish celebration in Sydney that claimed 11 lives. Netanyahu referenced a letter he sent to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese following Australia's decision to recognize Palestinian statehood, warning that such policies were "pouring oil on the fire of antisemitism."
Sydney Bondi Beach Shooting Tragedy: Echoes of Australia's Port Arthur Massacre and the Transformation of National Gun Laws
Dec 14, 2025 08:37 pm CST
The recent mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach during a Jewish gathering has claimed 11 lives, reviving memories of Australia's deadliest mass murder - the 1996 Port Arthur massacre that killed 35 people. This tragedy led to landmark gun control reforms under Prime Minister John Howard, including a nationwide ban on automatic and semiautomatic weapons, strict licensing requirements, and a successful gun buyback program that removed over 650,000 firearms from circulation.
October 7 Survivor Among Victims in Sydney's Bondi Beach Hanukkah Celebration Terrorist Attack
Dec 14, 2025 07:53 pm CST
A survivor of the October 7 Hamas attacks in Israel was injured in a terrorist shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah celebration. The attack, described as a "bloodbath" by the victim, killed eleven people as gunmen opened fire on families and children attending the Jewish festival event. The survivor had moved to Australia just two weeks prior to work against antisemitism.
Terror Attack at Jewish Hanukkah Celebration in Sydney's Bondi Beach Leaves Eleven Dead
Dec 14, 2025 07:10 pm CST
A terrorist shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney's Bondi Beach has left eleven people dead and multiple injured. The attack, carried out by two gunmen during a Jewish religious event, has been officially classified as a terrorist incident by New South Wales Police. One gunman was killed in retaliatory fire while the second is in critical condition. The Australian Jewish Association has criticized the government for failing to adequately protect the Jewish community despite prior warnings.
Israeli President Condemns Deadly Sydney Shooting as "Cruel Attack on Jews"
Dec 14, 2025 06:13 pm CST
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has condemned a shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach that claimed at least 10 lives, describing it as a targeted attack against the Jewish community and calling on Australian authorities to address rising antisemitism, though Australian officials have not yet confirmed if the Jewish community was specifically targeted.
