Bondi Beach Attack: Surviving Gunman Appears in Video
Sydney, Australia – A video has emerged showing Naveed Akram, the surviving gunman involved in the December 14, 2025, terrorist attack at Bondi Beach, as he appeared in court. The attack, which targeted a Hanukkah celebration, has shaken Australia and prompted a national conversation about security and antisemitism.
The shooting unfolded around 6:45 p.m. Local time at Archer Park, a popular gathering spot on Bondi Beach, during a “Chanukah by the Sea” event attended by approximately 1,000 people. Two gunmen opened fire on the crowd, resulting in the deaths of 16 individuals, including one of the attackers, Sajid Akram. Forty others were injured, according to reports from NPR.
Authorities have identified the two perpetrators as Sajid Akram, 50 and his son, Naveed Akram, 24. Sajid Akram was fatally shot by police at the scene, although Naveed Akram was wounded and taken into custody. He is currently being held at Goulburn Correctional Centre awaiting trial on multiple charges, including 15 counts of murder and 40 counts of attempted murder, as detailed in information from Wikipedia.
The attack is being investigated as a terrorist act inspired by ISIS ideology, with motives of antisemitism and anti-Zionism. Investigators found five homemade bombs at the scene, along with the weapons used in the assault: one Beretta BRX1 straight-pull rifle and two 12-gauge Stoeger M3000 M3K shotguns. According to the ABC, the father and son had traveled from Western Sydney and were staying in an Airbnb in Campsie prior to the attack.
Police revealed that Sajid Akram had been licensed to carry six firearms for the past ten years. The incident has reignited debate surrounding Australia’s gun laws, which were significantly tightened after the 1996 Port Arthur massacre. The development underscores the ongoing challenges of preventing terrorist attacks, even in countries with strict gun control measures.
Among the victims were eleven men, three women, and a 10-year-old girl, most of whom were members of the Australian Jewish community. The attack represents the worst terrorist incident in Australian history and the deadliest shooting since 1996.
