Bondi Beach terror attack

The story so far

Two gunmen opened fire on a crowd celebrating Hanukkah at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens more, with one gunman also killed.^{15, 19 Dec 2025} Police said the attackers were a father and son who used legally owned firearms, and a bystander was filmed disarming one of the gunmen.^{15 Dec 2025} The surviving son has been charged with 59 offences, including 15 counts of murder and a terrorist act, and Australian authorities say the suspects were radicalised by Islamic State-associated beliefs.^{17 Dec 2025} Australian federal, state and territory governments agreed to the largest overhaul of gun laws since 1996.^{17 Dec 2025} In New Zealand, police are providing armed protection at Jewish community sites, while the national terrorism threat level remains unchanged.^{15, 16 Dec 2025}

Latest

About 200 to 300 people joined a silent march along Auckland's Queen Street on Sunday, one week after the attack. Court documents have also revealed earlier police concerns about the gunmen's associates.^{18, 21 Dec 2025}

What's next

Armed police will guard New Zealand Jewish sites until at least the end of the week.^{16 Dec 2025}

Key moments

1. 15 Dec 2025Police identify the gunmen as a father and son using legal firearms
2. 16 Dec 2025Armed police to guard New Zealand Jewish sites after attack
3. 17 Dec 2025Australian governments agree largest gun law overhaul since 1996
4. 17 Dec 2025Surviving gunman charged with 59 offences, including 15 murders
5. 18 Dec 2025Court documents reveal earlier police fears about gunmen's associates
6. 19 Dec 2025Thousands gather at Bondi Beach for memorial paddle-out and silence
7. 21 Dec 2025Auckland silent march condemns rising anti-Semitism one week on

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