The Global Story The Bondi Beach massacre and the rise of antisemitic violence
Dec 16, 2025
Aleem Maqbool, BBC Religions Editor, and Hamish Macdonald, ABC news presenter, delve into the shocking events of the Bondi Beach massacre during a Hanukkah celebration. They explore the rise of antisemitism, sharing accounts from the community and the aftermath of the tragic incident. Hamish provides on-the-ground insights, revealing community anger over ignored warnings about antisemitic threats. Aleem discusses global patterns, the need for proactive government actions, and the importance of education to combat the escalating violence.
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Lifeguard Rescue And Triage At Bondi
- A lifeguard guided beachgoers out to sea and into the surf club triage during the Bondi shooting.
- Hamish Macdonald described horrific scenes of people bandaged and wrapped in towels at the triage centre.
Local Volunteers Help Evacuate Survivors
- Roccal Hoffman drove into Bondi to help evacuate people and picked up terrified survivors.
- He recounted collecting a woman crying about losing her uncle and driving grieving people to safety.
Foreign Actors Linked To Local Attacks
- ASIO reported Iran instructed local networks to carry out anti-Jewish vandalism in Sydney using paid criminals.
- Hamish Macdonald framed the attacks as hybrid warfare intended to intimidate Jewish communities and pressure Israel.