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.