Australia - Mass shooting at Bondi Beach Hanukkah Celebration - 14 Dec 2025

[JennieM]

Reasons for Bondi suspects’ Philippines trip remain unclear, but Islamic State is active there​

Reasons for Bondi suspects’ Philippines trip remain unclear, but Islamic State is active there

Investigators examine IS link after finding flag in car registered to one of the alleged gunmen

www.theguardian.com

 

[drsleuth]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2000499051167367395

Brisbane camera operator Nick Castellaro was in Bondi and recorded an astonishing first hand account at the scene.
@ChrisReason7

 

[PrairieWind]

A question for Australian folks. In the footage, I see police with handguns, but would regular patrol officers have any kind of rifles in their vehicles?

 

[drsleuth]

A question for Australian folks. In the footage, I see police with handguns, but would regular patrol officers have any kind of rifles in their vehicles?

No.

 

[drsleuth]

Alleged gunman out of coma; NSW premier defends police response to Bondi terror attack — as it happened

NSW Premier Chris Minns also vowed to make the state's gun laws the "toughest" in the country.

www.sbs.com.au

Australia

Alleged gunman out of coma; NSW premier defends police response to Bondi terror attack — as it happened​

NSW Premier Chris Minns also vowed to make the state's gun laws the "toughest" in the country.​

11h ago5:36pm

Alleged gunman regains consciousness, sources say​

We conclude today's live coverage of the aftermath of the Bondi Beach terror attack with an update on the alleged gunman, who is still hospitalised.

Naveed Akram has regained consciousness, a NSW Police source has confirmed.

The 24-year-old had been in a coma and receiving critical care.

— Anna Henderson

Alleged gunman out of coma; NSW premier defends police response to Bondi terror attack — as it happened

NSW Premier Chris Minns also vowed to make the state's gun laws the "toughest" in the country.

www.sbs.com.au

 

[drsleuth]

Bondi terrorists travelled to Philippines for 'military-style training', security sources say​

The revelation comes after the ABC reported Naveed Akram, 24, had longstanding links to members of Australia's pro-Islamic State (IS) network — including to notorious jihadist spiritual leader Wisam Haddad and convicted IS youth recruiter Youssef Uweinat.

Naveed and Sajid Akram then journeyed to the southern Philippines and underwent militant training, said a senior counter-terrorism official, speaking on condition of anonymity.

The Philippines Bureau of Immigration confirmed the pair arrived in the Philippines from Australia on November 1, declaring the southern city of Davao as their destination.

"They left the country on November 28, 2025, on a connecting flight from Davao to Manila, with Sydney as their final destination," Bureau of Immigration spokesperson Dana Sandoval said.

Bondi gunmen underwent 'military-style training' in Philippines

Father-son gunmen Sajid and Naveed Akram travelled to the Philippines to receive "military-style training" in the month before they killed 15 people at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, security sources have confirmed.

www.abc.net.au

 

[sds71]

“Boris and Sofia were longtime Bondi locals who loved their community and the life they had built there,” the family said in a statement to ABC Australia, the national broadcaster.

The family said that the couple’s selfless act reflected “exactly who they were: people who instinctively chose to help, even at great personal risk.”

“While nothing can lessen the pain of this loss, we feel immense pride in their courage and humanity,” it added.

New video shows elderly couple trying to tackle Bondi shooter

The dashcam video shows a couple who were killed in the attack, identified by their family as Boris and Sofia Gurman, both in their 60s.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[Gators North]

No ignorance! We all know things in diverse areas.

A Jewish person is like anyone else…..to receive blood, the donor’s blood must be compatible with the receiver’s blood type.

The only thing I’ve ever heard is that some ultra-Orthodox Jews have refused any kind of surgery that would incorporate a part from a pig, such as a valve or something.

I think Muslims reject that as well.

And Seventh Day Adventists as well. My brother and his wife belong to that church. They won’t touch pork or anything to do with a pig because they believe that pigs are unclean.

 

[JennieM]

UN expert calls for investigation into emergency response​

A United Nations expert is calling for an "independent and impartial investigation" into the emergency response to the Bondi Beach shooting.

Ben Saul, the UN special rapporteur on protecting human rights while countering terrorism, says in a statement: “I applaud the courage of bystanders who assisted others, including the heroic efforts of one man who tackled a gunman and disarmed him."

"I also recognise the dedicated efforts of law enforcement, first responders and healthcare professionals," he says.

But he calls for an investigation that would look to identify whether the authorities "missed any opportunities to prevent the attack" and "whether the law enforcement response was sufficiently prompt and effective".

Bondi latest: First funeral held in Australia for victims of mass shooting

Mourners have gathered for the funeral of Rabbi Eli Schlanger, who was one of 15 people killed in Sunday's attack.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Cedars]

ABC reported Naveed Akram, 24, had longstanding links to members of Australia's pro-Islamic State (IS) network— including to notorious jihadist spiritual leader Wisam Haddad and convicted IS youth recruiter Youssef Uweinat.

This is an article about these recruiters from 4 months ago:

"Preacher Wisam Haddad and Islamic State terrorist Youssef Uweinat are targeting the pro-Palestinian movement for recruits"

IMO, it is these guys who are the master manipulators behind the scenes. I hope there is a way to shut them down, or least kick them out.

Sydney cleric, IS child groomer target pro-Palestinian cause for recruits

Sydney cleric Wisam Haddad is working with a convicted terrorism recruiter to exploit the pro-Palestinian movement, radicalise Australian teens and feed Islamic State's revival, an ABC investigation reveals.

www.abc.net.au

 

[SouthAussie]

This is an article about these recruiters from 4 months ago:

"Preacher Wisam Haddad and Islamic State terrorist Youssef Uweinat are targeting the pro-Palestinian movement for recruits"

IMO, it is these guys who are the master manipulators behind the scenes. I hope there is a way to shut them down, or least kick them out.

Sydney cleric, IS child groomer target pro-Palestinian cause for recruits

Sydney cleric Wisam Haddad is working with a convicted terrorism recruiter to exploit the pro-Palestinian movement, radicalise Australian teens and feed Islamic State's revival, an ABC investigation reveals.

www.abc.net.au

Sounds as if it is the judges who are at the seat of this particular problem.


Justice Geoffrey Bellew cut his sentence from the maximum 10 years to less than four, citing his "genuine" contrition, renunciation of terrorism, immaturity and an early guilty plea.

Before Uweinat's release in 2023, another judge rejected the federal government's case that he remained an unacceptable terrorism risk, in a decision delivered in closed court.

The ABC has confirmed Uweinat reconnected with Mr Haddad soon after his release.

(from your linked article)

 

[SouthAussie]

Alleged gunman regains consciousness, sources say

I also read yesterday that the police actually had to give him CPR at the scene. The unimaginable things that they have to do!

But now that he is conscious, it may be that he will soon be charged with multiple counts of murder.

imo

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www.theaustralian.com.au

 

[Marg944]

I also read yesterday that the police actually had to give him CPR at the scene. The unimaginable things that they have to do!

But now that he is conscious, it may be that he will soon be charged with multiple counts of murder.

imo

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www.theaustralian.com.au

I thought the same thing. And the poor dedicated nursing staff who are looking after him in hospital. I applaud them.

I wonder what kind of injuries the terrorist received?

 

[Via Marple]

More on that notorious Sydney Muslim cleric

Sydney Muslim cleric told to prominently display online judge’s findings he was ‘racist and antisemitic’

Sydney Muslim cleric told to prominently display online judge’s findings he was ‘racist and antisemitic’

Wissam Haddad ordered to ‘pin’ corrective notices describing federal court’s findings

www.theguardian.com

The judge on Thursday ordered the preacher to “pin” or “feature” corrective notices describing the court’s findings to the centre’s website and social media pages on Facebook, Rumble, Instagram and Soundcloud, a way of ensuring they are highly visible on those platforms at all times.

He has been given 21 days to comply with the order. As of Thursday afternoon, the posts had not been made.

Edit: also from July 2025

 

[Dotta]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2001030608957399159

 

[su5ie]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2001030608957399159

Harrowing Dotta, so so sad

This really hurts me when children suffer the hatred carried by adults

 

[SouthAussie]

I read yesterday that they actually shot 4 children. Matilda died. IIRC some were younger than Matilda.

imo

(Will post the link if I find it again, can't find it on a quick look)

 

[Chimera]

Pictured: The heroic couple gunned down by the Bondi Beach terrorists

Boris Gurman, 69, and his wife Sofia, 61, were tragically gunned down while trying to stop Sajid Akram, 50, from opening fire at a Jewish event on Sunday.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Boris Gurman, 69, and his wife Sofia, 61, were tragically gunned down when they bravely confronted Sajid Akram, 50, and prevented him from opening fire at a Jewish event on Sunday.
A family friend told the Daily Mail the couple's son, who lives overseas, had been in the country for the past few weeks visiting his parents. The friend said Ms Gurman was due to celebrate her 62nd birthday on Wednesday.

The couple were also set to celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary in January.

Viral footage emerged on Tuesday showing the husband ripping away Sajid's weapon moments after he and his son Naveed, 24, exited their IS-flagged car on Campbell Parade.

The couple then spent a few minutes battling the older shooter before he was able to grab a second firearm, and they were tragically gunned down on the sidewalk next to the vehicle.

Amazingly heroic !
May both Boris and Sofia rest in gentle peace.
My utmost condolences to their loved ones.

 

[SouthAussie]

12 victims now identified.


Matilda, a 10-year-old girl from Ukraine

Edith Brutman

Dan Elkayam, 27, a French citizen

Sofia, 61, and Boris Gurman, 69 - married for 34 years and were set to celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary in January

Alexander Kleytman, an 87-year-old Holocaust survivor

Rabbi Yaakov Levitan, secretary of the Jewish institution, the Sydney Beth Din

Peter Meagher, also known as "Marzo," was a longtime volunteer at Randwick Rugby Club

Reuven Morrison - emigrated from the former Soviet Union to Australia in the 1970s

Marika Pogany

Rabbi Eli Schlanger - a 41-year-old father of five

Tibor Weitzen, a 78-year-old great-grandfather

What we know about the victims of the Bondi Beach, Australia shooting

The victims of the mass shooting at Bondi Beach, Australia, shooting have begun to be identified. Here's what we know about them.

abcnews.go.com

 

[Serononin]

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www.ntnews.com.au

Bondi mass shooting live updates: Former workmate of alleged gunman reveals his chilling last remark to fellow colleague​

A tradie who worked with one of the alleged Bondi gunmen for years has revealed a chilling remark he made to a fellow colleague.

The bricklayer, identified as Lachie, spoke to A Current Affair last night. He said he’d worked with 24-year-old Naveed Akram on building sites for about five years.

“It made me feel a bit sick, that I spent so much time with someone, for them to be a monster like that,” Lachie told the program.

“(He was) sort of a pretty quiet bloke. Kept to himself. Fairly polite, respectful. Had his views, but never pushed them on anyone.

“He was a bit of a weird cat, but you didn’t think he had that in him.”

Lachie said that while he no longer works for the company that employed both he and Akram, he’d spoken to someone who still does, who told him Akram left work about a month ago, citing an injured hand.

“One of the last things he said to one of the boys was he wanted to be remembered,” Lachie said.

“That’s a pretty horrible thing to be remembered for.”

BBM

I'll be making a concerted effort to forget his name, while remembering the names of his victims.