Bondi Beach shooting
NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani Condemns Antisemitic Terror Attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach Hanukkah Celebration
Dec 15, 2025 03:41 pm CST
New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has condemned the deadly antisemitic attack at a Hanukkah celebration on Australia's Bondi Beach that killed 15 people, including Rabbi Eli Schlanger. Mamdani pledged to prioritize Jewish safety in NYC while mourning this latest act of violence targeting the global Jewish community.
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.
Father and Son Identified as Perpetrators in Deadly Sydney Bondi Beach Attack on Jewish Celebration
Dec 15, 2025 03:36 pm CST
A devastating attack on a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach has left at least 15 people dead. The perpetrators have been identified as 50-year-old fruit shop owner Sajid Akram and his 24-year-old son Naveed. The father was killed in a police confrontation while the son remains hospitalized under guard, as authorities investigate what led to this tragic mass shooting at one of Australia's most iconic beaches.
Father and Son Identified in Deadly Sydney Beach Attack During Jewish Hanukkah Celebration
Dec 15, 2025 03:36 pm CST
A father and son, 50-year-old Sajid Akram and 24-year-old Naveed Akram, have been identified as the perpetrators behind the deadly attack on a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach that killed at least 15 people. While the father was killed in a police confrontation, the unemployed son remains hospitalized under police guard as authorities investigate the tragic mass shooting that shocked Australia.
Australian Fashion Designer Pip Edwards Recounts Terrifying Survival During Deadly Bondi Beach Shooting
Dec 15, 2025 01:00 pm CST
Fashion designer Pip Edwards shares her harrowing experience hiding under a van during the Bondi Beach shooting that claimed 16 lives. Edwards and friend Jess Engles witnessed gunmen's feet just meters away during the attack on a Jewish Hanukkah celebration, marking Australia's deadliest shooting in nearly three decades.
Mother Denies Son's Involvement in Sydney Jewish Festival Terror Attack That Left 15 Dead
Dec 15, 2025 12:49 pm CST
Following a deadly terror attack at a Hanukkah celebration near Sydney's Bondi Beach that claimed 15 lives, including a child, Verena Akram remains in denial about her son Naveed's involvement despite eyewitness evidence. Authorities continue investigating the antisemitic attack which Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned as "pure evil."
Antisemitic Violence in Australia: A Timeline of Attacks Since October 2023
Dec 15, 2025 12:42 am CST
Australia has experienced a disturbing surge in antisemitic violence since October 2023, with attacks escalating from vandalism to deadly shootings. This comprehensive timeline documents incidents targeting synagogues, businesses, and Jewish communities across Sydney and Melbourne, including the tragic Hanukkah attack at Bondi Beach that claimed 12 lives in December 2025.
Australian National Imams Council Condemns Fatal Bondi Beach Shooting in Call for National Unity
Dec 14, 2025 09:16 pm CST
The Australian National Imams Council has strongly condemned the tragic Bondi Beach shooting that claimed ten lives, calling for all Australians to unite in solidarity regardless of faith or background. The prominent Muslim organization expressed deep sympathy for victims and their families while emphasizing the importance of national unity in response to this devastating incident.
Bondi Beach Terror Attack: Suspect Naveed Akram Identified in Deadly Hanukkah Shooting
Dec 14, 2025 08:45 pm CST
A 24-year-old man named Naveed Akram has been identified as one of the alleged shooters in the deadly Bondi Beach attack that targeted Hanukkah celebrations, killing 12 and injuring 29. Australian police have classified the incident as a terrorist attack after discovering improvised explosive devices and are investigating potential accomplices while urging against retribution as the investigation continues.
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.