A father and son carried out the mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, on December 14, 2025. One shooter, aged 50, was killed at the scene, while his 24-year-old son was taken into custody with serious injuries.
Incident Overview
The attack targeted a Hanukkah celebration hosted by the Chabad of Bondi, killing 16 people including a child and injuring at least 40 others, among them two police officers. Authorities classified it as a terrorist incident motivated by antisemitism, marking it as Australia's second-deadliest mass shooting.
Response and Aftermath
New South Wales Police neutralized improvised explosive devices found in a vehicle linked to the shooters and confirmed no additional suspects. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the deliberate assault on Jewish Australians during the holiday. A bystander heroically disarmed one gunman, likely saving lives.