A mass shooting during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday left at least ten people dead and eleven others injured, according to Australian authorities.
The New South Wales Police Force confirmed on X that ten people were killed in the shooting.
Among the dead was one of the suspected gunmen involved in the attack.
UPDATE: A police operation is ongoing after a public place shooting by two men at Bondi Beach earlier today.
Ten people have been confirmed dead, including a man believed to be one of the shooters. The second alleged shooter is in a critical condition.
At this time, a further… https://t.co/lekTjxqf85
— NSW Police Force (@nswpolice) December 14, 2025
Police said a second alleged shooter remains in critical condition following the incident.
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Authorities also confirmed that at least eleven people were injured during the shooting, including two police officers who were responding to the scene.
‘This attack was designed to target Sydney’s Jewish community on the first day of Hanukkah.’
New South Wales police address today’s mass shooting in Bondi Beach, Australia, confirming the attack as a terrorist incident. pic.twitter.com/e5uXyxFbH7
— GB News (@GBNEWS) December 14, 2025
The shooting occurred during a public Hanukkah observance at Bondi Beach, where members of the Jewish community had gathered to mark the holiday.
The event was taking place as participants lit the first candle of Hanukkah when the attack unfolded, according to statements later made by Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
The New South Wales Police Force announced the fatalities and injuries in a statement posted to X, providing confirmation of the death toll and the status of the suspected shooters.
‘A multi-agency response with inquiries underway.’
GB News Home and Security Editor Mark White says that New South Wales police will hold a press conference with the Premier of New South Wales, Chris Minns, and New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon. pic.twitter.com/ZZtKyjU5pn
— GB News (@GBNEWS) December 14, 2025
Israeli President Isaac Herzog addressed the attack while speaking Sunday at an event in Jerusalem that recognized the extraordinary achievements of immigrants.
During his remarks, Herzog acknowledged the violence in Australia and described the attack as targeting Jews gathered for a religious observance.
“At these very moments, our sisters and brothers in Sydney, Australia, have been attacked by vile terrorists in a very cruel attack on Jews who went to light the first candle of Chanukah on Bondi Beach,” Herzog said.
“Our hearts go out to them. The heart of the entire nation of Israel misses a beat at this very moment, as we pray for the recovery of the wounded, we pray for them and we pray for those who lost their lives.”
Herzog also issued a call directed at the Australian government, urging officials to take action in response to antisemitism.
He said Australia should “seek action and fight against the enormous wave of antisemitism which is plaguing Australian society.”
🚨🇦🇺 DRONE FOOTAGE SHOWS TERRORISTS BEEN TAKEN DOWN IN AUSTRALIA
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— Basil the Great (@BasilTheGreat) December 14, 2025
The investigation remains ongoing, with police continuing to assess evidence and interview witnesses connected to the shooting.
The incident has drawn international attention due to the scale of the casualties and the location of the attack during a religious gathering.
🇦🇺 “Anyone at the scene should take shelter”
— Australian New South Wales police
“We are aware of an active security situation in Bondi. We urge people in the vicinity to follow information from NSW Police”
— Spokesperson for Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese. pic.twitter.com/qOQES9263M
— Lord Bebo (@MyLordBebo) December 14, 2025
Bondi Beach is one of Sydney’s most well-known public locations and is typically crowded during holiday periods.
Police confirmed that two officers were among those injured while responding to the scene.
The shooting comes as Jewish communities worldwide mark Hanukkah, a multi-day holiday observed with public and private gatherings.
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