Members of the forensic team work at the scene of a shooting during a Jewish holiday celebration at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, December 15, 2025. File Image/Reuters
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Firstpost15-12-2025, 10:37

Bondi Beach Terror: 15 Dead, Dozens Injured in Father-Son Attack

  • A terrorist attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach resulted in 15 deaths and dozens injured, declared Australia's deadliest mass shooting since 1996.
  • The attack, which occurred during a Hanukkah celebration, was carried out by a father (Sajid Akram, 50) and son (Naveed Akram, 24).
  • Sajid Akram was killed by police at the scene, while Naveed Akram, an Australian-born citizen, is in critical condition under police guard.
  • A bystander, Ahmed el Ahmed, intervened by tackling one of the attackers and grabbing his weapon before being shot.
  • The incident has led to calls for reviewing Australia's gun laws, with concerns raised about the number of legally held firearms and licence validity.

Why It Matters: This terror attack questions Australia's gun laws and national security.

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