86-year-old Semyon Teplitsky was shot in the attack. His daughter Victoria says his partner used her belt as a emergency tourniquet and saved his life. While waiting for him to undergo further surgeries, Victoria shared his story with Karl and Sarah on Today. 

86-year-old Semyon Teplitsky was shot in the attack. His daughter Victoria says his partner used her belt as a emergency tourniquet and saved his life. While waiting for him to undergo further surgeries, Victoria shared his story with Karl and Sarah on Today.&nbsp;

"It's A Miracle That He's Alive"

A survivor of December 14, Vlad had been celebrating at the Hanukkah event with his eight-year-old son. Just metres from the gunmen on the footbridge, he threw himself over his child as the unimaginable unfolded around them. Speaking with 2GB’s Luke Grant, Vlad reflects on the miracle of their survival, and the gratitude he feels to be celebrating his son’s birthday.

A survivor of December 14, Vlad had been celebrating at the Hanukkah event with his eight-year-old son.&nbsp;Just metres from the gunmen on the footbridge, he threw himself over his child as the unimaginable unfolded around them.&nbsp;Speaking with 2GB&rsquo;s Luke Grant, Vlad reflects on the miracle of their survival, and the gratitude he feels to be celebrating his son&rsquo;s birthday.

Story Of Survival

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.

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.

"Collision Of The Predictable And The Utterly Surreal"

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 brother in law, Rabbi Mendel Kastel, on Today with Karl and Sarah - and good friend Rabbi Slavin with 2GB's Mark Levy.

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".&nbsp; This episode, friends and family pay tribute: Rabbi Levi Wolff speaking with Nine reporter Bailey Kenzie - his brother in law, Rabbi Mendel Kastel, on Today with Karl and Sarah - and good friend Rabbi Slavin with 2GB's Mark Levy.

Rabbi Eli Schlanger: "A Man Filled With Light"

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 grandson was caught up in the chaos.

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 -&nbsp; Lissy Abrahams who, with her adult daughter, joined dozens of others taking shelter at the famous Bondi lifeguard post - &nbsp;and Peter, whose grandson was caught up in the chaos.

The Kindness Of Strangers

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.

He captured the moment a hero -&nbsp; Ahmed Al Ahmed - tackled and disarmed one of the gunmen. Theodore filmed the video that has gone viral around the world. Speaking to Karl &amp; Sarah on Today, he recalls watching those terrifying moments unfold.

Ahmed Al Ahmed: "This Guy's A Hero"

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 injured. 24 hours on from the attack, he returned to the lifeguard post to speak with Leila McKinnon on A Current Affair.

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 injured. 24 hours on from the attack, he returned to the lifeguard post to speak with Leila McKinnon on A Current Affair.

Bondi Rescue

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.

Young volunteer lifeguard Trent Tur was on a break, having a surf, when the shots rang out.&nbsp; Speaking with Today's Karl and Sarah the following morning, he shared with Australians the bravery and courage he witnessed.

"Everyone Showed Courage"

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. 

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.&nbsp;

"The First Thing I Thought Was I'll Run In To Help"

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.

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.

"Everyone Was Trying To Help Eachother"

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.

Through interviews recorded by reporters across the 2GB and Nine News teams, hear raw, unfiltered accounts from the scene; sharing their stories of fear and confusion, but also of remarkable acts of courage, bravery and humanity.

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&rsquo;s&nbsp; history.
Through interviews recorded by reporters across the 2GB and Nine News teams, hear raw, unfiltered accounts from the scene; sharing their stories of fear and confusion, but also of remarkable acts of courage, bravery and humanity.

Terror at Bondi

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