Bondi Beach shooting

  • Australia Mourns as First Funeral Held for Rabbi Eli Schlanger, Victim of Bondi Beach Mass Shooting

    Australia Mourns as First Funeral Held for Rabbi Eli Schlanger, Victim of Bondi Beach Mass Shooting

    Dec 17, 2025 07:03 am CST

    Australia prepares to hold the first funeral for victims of the Bondi Beach mass shooting, remembering Rabbi Eli Schlanger, a father of five and dedicated chaplain who was among 15 people killed when gunmen opened fire during Hanukkah celebrations at Sydney's famous beach. Community members describe the "Bondi Rabbi" as "full of light" as they gather to honor his memory at Chabad of Bondi Synagogue.

  • 3 Indian Students Among 40 Injured in Bondi Beach Terrorist Attack in Sydney

    3 Indian Students Among 40 Injured in Bondi Beach Terrorist Attack in Sydney

    Dec 17, 2025 02:37 am CST

    Three Indian students were injured during a terrorist attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach that left 15 dead and 40 wounded. Two of the students are currently hospitalized following the shooting at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration carried out by Naveed Akram and his father. Police are expanding their investigation as they discover evidence of extremist material.

  • Australian Man Shows No Remorse for Attacking Bondi Beach Mass Shooter: "What Every Australian Wanted To Do"

    Australian Man Shows No Remorse for Attacking Bondi Beach Mass Shooter: "What Every Australian Wanted To Do"

    Dec 17, 2025 02:16 am CST

    A detailed account of how Australian bystander Jacob Barnfield confronted one of the Bondi Beach mass shooting suspects, expressing no regret for his actions. The article describes the emotional aftermath of the attack that killed 15 people during a Hanukkah celebration, and includes another heroic intervention by fruit seller Ahmed al Ahmed who was injured while disarming one of the gunmen.

  • Heroic Elderly Couple Attempted to Stop Gunman During Deadly Bondi Beach Attack

    Heroic Elderly Couple Attempted to Stop Gunman During Deadly Bondi Beach Attack

    Dec 16, 2025 10:14 pm CST

    A newly released video shows Boris and Sofia Gurman, an elderly couple, bravely attempting to disarm one of the attackers during the deadly Bondi Beach shooting that claimed 15 lives. The couple, along with fruit shop owner Ahmed al-Ahmed who also confronted the gunmen, are being honored for their heroism in the face of what Australian authorities have classified as an Islamic State-inspired terrorist attack.

  • Australian PM Honors Hero Who Disarmed Gunman in Deadly Bondi Beach Attack

    Australian PM Honors Hero Who Disarmed Gunman in Deadly Bondi Beach Attack

    Dec 16, 2025 12:46 pm CST

    Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited Ahmed al Ahmed in hospital, praising him as a national hero for disarming a gunman during the deadly Bondi Beach attack. Despite suffering multiple gunshot wounds, Ahmed's brave actions during the Hanukkah celebration shooting saved countless lives and have united Australians in a powerful display of courage against terrorism.

  • Heroic Final Moments: Sydney Shooting Victim Reuven Morrison Confronted Attacker Before Tragic Death

    Heroic Final Moments: Sydney Shooting Victim Reuven Morrison Confronted Attacker Before Tragic Death

    Dec 15, 2025 08:59 pm CST

    In a display of extraordinary courage, Reuven Morrison, a businessman and grandfather from the Chabad community, confronted armed attackers during the deadly Hanukkah festival shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach. Originally from the Soviet Union, Morrison stood his ground against the gunmen, potentially saving others before becoming one of 15 victims in the tragic anti-Semitic attack perpetrated by a father-son duo.

  • Deadly Antisemitic Attack at Bondi Beach: Father and Son Kill 15 at Jewish Hanukkah Celebration in Australia

    Deadly Antisemitic Attack at Bondi Beach: Father and Son Kill 15 at Jewish Hanukkah Celebration in Australia

    Dec 15, 2025 03:39 pm CST

    A father and son of Pakistani origin conducted Australia's deadliest mass shooting in decades, targeting a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach. The attack killed 15 people including Rabbi Eli Schlanger and injured 42 others, prompting global condemnation as an act of antisemitism and terrorism. Prime Minister Albanese vowed to stand with the Jewish community and combat rising antisemitism in Australia.

  • Australia Reassesses Gun Laws Following Deadly Bondi Beach Attack: Lessons from Port Arthur to Present

    Australia Reassesses Gun Laws Following Deadly Bondi Beach Attack: Lessons from Port Arthur to Present

    Dec 15, 2025 02:09 pm CST

    Following a tragic shooting at a Jewish Hanukkah gathering in Sydney that claimed 15 lives, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has proposed strengthening gun control laws, highlighting concerns about perpetual licensing and radicalization. This incident resurrects memories of Australia's 1996 Port Arthur massacre that prompted comprehensive firearms reforms, raising questions about the effectiveness of current regulations despite the country's previously lauded gun control system.

  • Bondi Beach Shooting Challenges Australia

    Bondi Beach Shooting Challenges Australia's Gun Control System: Calls for Legislative Review

    Dec 15, 2025 01:56 pm CST

    The recent mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach has sparked national debate over Australia's renowned gun control laws. Despite having one of the world's strictest systems implemented after the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, questions emerge as legal gun ownership reaches 4 million, exceeding pre-1996 levels. With one suspect legally owning six registered weapons, government officials signal potential legislative changes to address apparent gaps in the current framework.

  • Heroism Amid Tragedy: Lifeguards and Civilians Brave Gunfire to Save Lives During Bondi Beach Shooting

    Heroism Amid Tragedy: Lifeguards and Civilians Brave Gunfire to Save Lives During Bondi Beach Shooting

    Dec 15, 2025 01:11 pm CST

    During Australia's deadliest mass shooting in nearly 30 years at Bondi Beach, extraordinary acts of heroism emerged as lifeguards rushed toward danger to rescue children, civilians provided emergency medical care, and fruit seller Ahmed Al Ahmed disarmed one of the gunmen. This article details the courageous responses that saved numerous lives during the tragic incident that claimed 15 victims during a Jewish celebration.