World · 15 December 2025

Bondi Beach attack kills 15. Father used licensed guns.

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A 50-year-old father and his 24-year-old son carried out a terror attack at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach, killing 15 people and injuring over 40. The father, who was shot dead by police, held a valid firearms licence since 2015 and legally owned six weapons. Australian authorities confirmed all six firearms recovered at the scene were licensed to him. The attack occurred on the first day of Hanukkah as over 1,000 people gathered at the popular beach.

By BriefTea Editorial · 15 December 2025 at 9:34

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