World · 14 December 2025
Sydney Hanukkah attack kills 12. Gunman identified
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A terrorist attack during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach left 12 people dead and 29 injured on Sunday evening. One gunman, identified as 24-year-old Naveed Akram from Bonnyrigg, was shot and remains in critical condition while his accomplice died at the scene. Police discovered an improvised explosive device in a vehicle linked to the attackers and declared the incident a terrorist attack targeting the Jewish community. The assault occurred during a family event celebrating the first night of Hanukkah, marking Australia's second-deadliest mass shooting since Port Arthur.
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