Australia gun violence
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.
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.
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.