The Current What we know about the Bondi Beach terror attack
Dec 15, 2025
Ben Knight, a senior reporter for ABC News Victoria and an experienced correspondent, shares gripping details from the Bondi Beach attack during a Hanukkah celebration, highlighting the bravery of bystanders and the deep community grief. Rabbi Steve Wernick, a prominent leader in Toronto's Jewish community, discusses the emotional fallout and how such tragedies resonate globally. They address the rising threat of antisemitism, the need for stronger laws, and the importance of collective resilience and allyship.
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Vigil Grows At Bondi Beach
- Ben Knight describes a growing vigil at Bondi Beach with thousands leaving flowers and lighting Hanukkah candles the night after the attack.
- He notes quiet moments, Hebrew songs, and people sitting on the grassy hill processing the trauma.
Attack Hit A Wide Age Range
- Ben Knight reports victims ranged from 10 to 87 and included a Holocaust survivor, highlighting diverse community impact.
- He raises questions about ASIO's prior assessment and how someone with six firearms obtained licenses after past concerns.
Bystander Disarmed A Shooter
- Ben Knight recounts Ahmed Al-Ahmed, a fruit-and-vegetable seller, disarming a shooter and sustaining life-changing injuries.
- He notes Al-Ahmed has had surgery and is expected to need multiple operations while being hailed for bravery.