More than ten dead after terror attack at Hanukkah event on Bondi Beach

In Short:
– Police advise against visiting Bondi Beach following a shooting with multiple victims, including an officer.
– One gunman is dead, another in custody, as emergency services attend to the situation.

Police warn against visiting Bondi Beach after a shooting incident involving multiple victims, including a police officer.

One gunman was shot dead, while another is in custody with emergency services attending to the situation. Multiple casualties have been reported, as civilians assist the injured.

Two shooters caught at Bondi Beach. Typical suspects, send all of these filthy fucking animals home. #bondi #shooting pic.twitter.com/S9WGONE0lR

— ConservativeAussie (@ConservativeeAu) December 14, 2025

Panic ensued when gunfire erupted during the busy Bondi Christmas markets. One mother recounted her daughters’ experience as they took shelter after hearing shots.

“They saw the gun and are now hiding in a house,” she said. Her daughter’s message confirmed their safety amid the chaos.

“I never imagined a shooting could happen in Bondi,” the mother remarked, reflecting on her disbelief.

Police are responding to a developing incident at Bondi Beach and are urging the public to avoid the area.

Anyone at the scene should take shelter.

Police are on scene and more information will be provided when it comes to hand. pic.twitter.com/0oNDxplNzx

— NSW Police Force (@nswpolice) December 14, 2025

Videos surfaced depicting the chaos, showing individuals fleeing as shots rang out. A witness reported hearing at least 12 gunshots.

Ongoing Investigation

NSW Police urged the public to avoid the area and seek shelter if in proximity to the incident. Ongoing investigations are taking place as authorities assess the situation.

My thoughts and prayers go out to those at the horrific scenes in Sydney this evening.
This is horrific for those injured, killed and traumatised. It is devastating for what we have become.

— Barnaby Joyce (@Barnaby_Joyce) December 14, 2025

A local resident captured the scene from their apartment, confirming the arrest of one suspect and the shooting of another.

The alert from police was posted shortly before 7 PM ADST.

First night of Chanukah

Jewish families gathered near the children’s playground overlooking Bondi Beach to celebrate the first night of Chanukah.  The event was hosted by the Chabad Bondi Synagogue and Waverley Council.

A flyer for the 5pm to 9pm event at Bondi Beach park, near the playground, encouraged attendees to join in the celebration.  It invited everyone to bring their friends and families and fill Bondi with joy and light.