Great grandfather Tibor Weitzen was killed in the Bondi terror attack. The 78-year-old died a hero, shielding his wife from the shooters. They were married for 56 years. His daughter Hannah shared his story with Karl and Sarah on Today.

Great grandfather Tibor Weitzen was killed in the Bondi terror attack. The 78-year-old died a hero, shielding his wife from the shooters. They were married for 56 years. His daughter Hannah shared his story with Karl and Sarah on Today.

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

Tibor Weitzen "He Shielded Mum"

Schmel and Yael were at the Hanukkah event with seven of their 10 children. When the shooting began, they threw themselves over two who were within reach to protect them. But in the chaos and panic, they were separated from their other children - and describe the horrifying moments they searched for eachother while gunshots rang out.  Their story was shared by reporter Erin Ramsay on A Current Affair.

Schmel and Yael were at the Hanukkah event with seven of their 10 children. When the shooting began, they threw themselves over two who were within reach to protect them. But in the chaos and panic, they were separated from their other children - and describe the horrifying moments they searched for eachother while gunshots rang out.&nbsp; Their story was shared by reporter Erin Ramsay on A Current Affair.

Family Separated Trying To Escape

24-year-old Naveed Akram is now an accused terrorist - charged with 59 offences including 15 counts of murder. On December 14, a former colleague immediately recognised him as one of the gunmen in the photos. In this exclusive interview with Steve Marshall, for A Current Affair, he shared shocking new details about the alleged shooter, including some of his chilling final words before he left his job.

24-year-old Naveed Akram is now an accused terrorist - charged with 59 offences including 15 counts of murder. On December 14, a former colleague immediately recognised him as one of the gunmen in the photos. In this exclusive interview with Steve Marshall, for A Current Affair, he shared shocking new details about the alleged shooter, including some of his chilling final words before he left his job.

Shooter's Chilling Words Before Attack

Peter Meagher lost his life at Bondi on December 14.  The former police officer was working as a photographer at the Hannukah event. He was a much-loved and respected member of the Randwick Rugby community. His friends and club mates paid tribute on Today with Karl and Sarah, and with James Willis on 2GB.

Peter Meagher lost his life at Bondi on December 14. &nbsp;The former police officer was working as a photographer at the Hannukah event. He was a much-loved and respected member of the Randwick Rugby community. His friends and club mates paid tribute on Today with Karl and Sarah, and with James Willis on 2GB.

Tibor Weitzen "He Shielded Mum"

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