Terror at Bondi
Terror at Bondi
On December 14, 2025, Bondi Beach became the site of the deadliest terror attack on Australian soil - 15 innocent people killed when two gunmen opened fire on a Hanukkah celebration. Built from eyewitness testimony and deeply personal stories gathered in the immediate aftermath, this series documents how a peaceful Sunday evening gathering became one of the darkest days in Australia’s history. …Social links:
"Collision Of The Predictable And The Utterly Surreal"
Speaking on behalf of his community, and sharing stories of the victims, Executive Council of Australian Jewry Co-CEO Alex Ryvchin joined Karl and Sarah on Today. He says their fears of an attack like this have long been ignored.
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Rabbi Eli Schlanger: "A Man Filled With Light"
Rabbi Eli Schlanger was one of the 15 innocent people killed in the attack. The 41-year-old father of five has been remembered as an inspirational man, filled with "absolute light". This episode, friends and family pay tribute: Rabbi Levi Wolff speaking with Nine reporter Bailey Kenzie - his broth…
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The Kindness Of Strangers
Amidst the tragedy, the kindness of strangers shone bright at Bondi, highlighted by these stories shared with 2GB's Ben Fordham the following day. Among them - Lissy Abrahams who, with her adult daughter, joined dozens of others taking shelter at the famous Bondi lifeguard post - and Peter, whose…
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Ahmed Al Ahmed: "This Guy's A Hero"
He captured the moment a hero - Ahmed Al Ahmed - tackled and disarmed one of the gunmen. Theodore filmed the video that has gone viral around the world. Speaking to Karl & Sarah on Today, he recalls watching those terrifying moments unfold.
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Bondi Rescue
Bondi Beach is home to some of the best lifeguards in the world - Their heorics on December 14 undoubtedly saved lives. Ben Davies is a former lifeguard and creator of the 'Bondi Rescue' TV show. As the shooting unfolded, he joined the local lifeguards who ran intro the line of fire to help the inj…
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"Everyone Showed Courage"
Young volunteer lifeguard Trent Tur was on a break, having a surf, when the shots rang out. Speaking with Today's Karl and Sarah the following morning, he shared with Australians the bravery and courage he witnessed.
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"The First Thing I Thought Was I'll Run In To Help"
In the midst of the chaos, Bondi local Jacob Barnfield ran toward the gunfire. Live on Today, the following morning, he recalls storming the bridge with police as they took down the shooters.
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"Everyone Was Trying To Help Eachother"
Nine's Amelia Ballinger was enjoying the afternoon by the beach with friends when they heard the gunfire. She returned to Bondi the following morning to speak with Karl and Sarah on Today.
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The Moment It Began
Bridget Sarks and her partner Tommy were just metres from the gunmen as they got out of their car and started shooting. She spoke with Karl & Sarah on Today the following morning.
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"They Won't Grow Up In Fear. I Won't Let Them"
It had very quickly become clear that a ‘Hanukkah By the Sea’ event was the target of the attack. Danny Burkovic and his family were at another Hanukkah celebration nearby. Speaking with Mark Levy and Ben Fordham on 2GB, he described the fear that spread across the city.
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