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Hanukkah event shooting // Liberal majority watch

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Dec 15, 2025
Sean Tarek Goodwin, a reporter with ABC News, shares gripping firsthand accounts from the tragic mass shooting targeting a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach. He details the chaotic scene, the swift emergency response, and the heartbreaking impact on the local Jewish community. Goodwin also discusses the investigation's revelations about the suspects and the context of rising antisemitism in Australia. Shifting gears, political analyst Aaron Wherry delves into a recent floor crossing that brings the Liberals closer to a majority, analyzing the implications for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre.
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ANECDOTE

Firsthand Arrival At Bondi Chaos

  • Sean Tarek Goodwin described arriving at Bondi Beach to civilians and emergency crews attending wounded people on stretchers.
  • He recounted scenes of people fleeing, screaming, and trying to render assistance amid a massive emergency response.
INSIGHT

Attack From Above On Hanukkah Gathering

  • Two gunmen fired from an elevated bridge into a Hanukkah gathering, creating prolonged mayhem.
  • Police and Good Samaritans eventually apprehended and disarmed the shooters, limiting further loss.
ANECDOTE

Casualty Numbers And Suspect Identities

  • Goodwin reported 42 people hospitalized and multiple deaths, with totals rising as victims died in hospital.
  • He confirmed the shooters were a father and son, with the younger in critical condition under police guard.
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