Ten Killed in Bondi Beach Shooting During Hanukkah Event

A mass shooting broke out on the evening of Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, during a crowded outdoor Hanukkah celebration hosted near the Bondi Beach Park Playground. Thousands of people, including families and community members, were attending the event when gunfire erupted just before 7 p.m. local time.

Law enforcement and emergency services responded rapidly. New South Wales Police urged the public to avoid the area and take shelter as officers and paramedics moved in. Videos circulating on social media appear to show two gunmen firing into the crowd from a footbridge, triggering panic and chaos as people fled for cover.

According to multiple verified sources, at least 10 people were killed in the attack, including one of the suspected shooters, and dozens more were wounded and taken to hospitals for treatment. Two individuals were taken into custody in connection with the shooting, and police confirmed that there was no ongoing active threat by later in the evening.

Australian leaders, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, described the scenes as “shocking and distressing” and offered condolences to the victims and their families. Authorities continue to investigate the motive and circumstances surrounding the attack, which has shaken the local community and drawn international concern.