What in the World Bondi Beach shooting: What we know so far
Dec 15, 2025
William Lee Adams, a BBC journalist known for his insights on international news, provides a deep dive into the Bondi Beach shooting that claimed 15 lives during a Hanukkah event. He discusses Australia’s stringent gun laws, which have been under scrutiny since the tragedy. The conversation highlights community concerns about safety and the government's response, including possible tightening of gun ownership regulations. Adams also explains the police investigations into the attack, framing it as a significant terror incident.
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Hanukkah Celebration Turned Tragedy
- More than a thousand people had gathered at Bondi Beach to celebrate the start of Hanukkah when shots rang out just before 7pm local time.
- Witnesses described people running, thinking at first it was fireworks, then seeing injured people on the ground covered in blood.
Hero Wrestles Rifle From Gunman
- A video shows Ahmed Al-Ahmed wrestling a rifle off one of the gunmen and he's since been hailed as a hero while in hospital.
- His cousin Mustafa described him as a hero and confirmed he had two gunshot wounds to his arm and hand.
Authorities Treat It As Terror Attack
- Police have labelled the incident a terror attack targeting the Jewish community and say the gunmen were father and son.
- Investigations include counter-terrorism and a critical-incident probe after police fired shots that killed one suspect and injured another.