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Urgent: Shooting Rampage at Bondi Beach, Sydney Kills at Least 10 During Jewish Festival Celebration

Foreign14 Dec 2025 17:47 GMT+7

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Urgent: Shooting Rampage at Bondi Beach, Sydney Kills at Least 10 During Jewish Festival Celebration

A shocking shooting rampage took place at Bondi Beach, a well-known tourist spot in Sydney, Australia, leaving at least 10 people dead, including the perpetrator. Meanwhile, another gunman was arrested and is in critical condition.

A shooting occurred at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, where reports state that an assailant opened fire at the beach during a Jewish festival celebration. Initially, 10 deaths have been confirmed, including one man believed to be one of the shooters. Another shooter has been apprehended but is in critical condition. Additionally, at least 11 people were injured, including two police officers.

The New South Wales police have confirmed that all threats have now been controlled, but they continue to advise the public to avoid the area. Authorities have found multiple suspicious items currently being examined by specialists. A safety exclusion zone has been established around Bondi Beach.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that the incident is shocking and deeply distressing. He confirmed that emergency responders and rescue teams were immediately dispatched to assist the injured and bring the situation under control.

Alex Ryvchin, co-chair of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, told Sky News that the shooting occurred during the Hanukkah festival celebration, a significant Jewish religious festival that began after sunset that day. His media advisor was also injured in the attack.

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