The sydny’s iconic Bondi Beach was shattered on the evening of Sunday, December 14th, 2025 by a horrific terrorist mass shooting. This attack was declared an act of antisemitism by Australian authorities as the gunman targeted the large Hanukkah Celebrations which are held in Archer Park near the beach. By this violence, 16 and more people have died including a 10 years old child and many more are getting injured which are in between 10 to 87 years old. This event is tragically known as the deadliest terrorist incident and it is the second mass shooting in these two years.
Bondi Beach Shooting
The Australian was plunged into shock and grief by the mass shooting that unfolded at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach on 14th December 2025, Sunday. Last year in 2024, a tragic event was seen at Westfield Bondi Junction Shopping Centre in Sydney, Australia on 13th April 2024 and lost six innocent lives, five women & a man. So many people were injured in these terrorist attacks. In the 2025 Bondi Beach Attack, a minimum of 16 people died and various people are getting injured. This is the second worst mass shooting in the country’s history one by one and the citizens will get the violence against the Australian Jewish community.
Hanukkah 2025- Celebrations
Hanukkah is the festival of lights of jewish which began on Sunday, December 14th, 2025 in Australia. This Hanukkah 2025 Celebrations will be celebrated for eight nights from Monday 22nd 2025. The jewish families and communities are engaging with the central tradition by adding one candle each evening until all eight days. They also enjoy foods which are cooked in oil and some sweets. However, the start of the 2025 festival was tragically affected by the terror attack in Sydney, Australia on the first night of Hanukkah 2025 Celebrations and community were targeted.
Who Were The Shooters?
The two gunmen shot on the Hanukkah 2025 Celebrations on the date of 14th December 2025 as terror attacks which were identified by police as father and son. The attackers were identified as a 50 year old father and a 24 year old son. The name of the son identifies as Naveed Akram, a Pakistani who lived in Sydney, Australia. The father’s identity is unknown and he is also killed by responding police officers. Naveed Akram was also shot and remains in a critical condition in the hospital under police custody. So, this attack has been officially clarified as a terrorist attack.
How Do The Terrorist Attack in Bondi Beach Shooting 2025 ?
The terrorist attacks at the bondi beach on December 14th, 2025 at the time of celebrations of Hanukkah. The main target of the terrorists is Chebad of Bondi where hundreds of people with their families and their young children will be gathered in Archer Park, a grassy area near the beach around 6:45 PM. At this time, the two gunmen were shot suddenly at the time of festivals and where 16 people died or mostly getting injured.
FAQs On The Bondi Beach Shooting
When and where did the attack occur?
The attack occurred on Sunday, December 14th, 2025 at approximately 6:47 PM during a public Hanukkah celebration in Archer Park, Sydney, Australia.
Was this a terrorist attack in Australia?
Yes, the Australian people have been suffering from the terrorist attack for two years and in 2025, the terrorist will be attacked at the time of hanukkah celebrations.
How many people were killed or injured in Bondi Beach Shooting ?
The minimum of 16 people will be killed in Bondi Beach Shooting and maximum of people in critical conditions.
