14.12.2025 16:16
During the Hanukkah celebrations in Sydney, Australia, at least 12 people were killed in a shooting, and 29 others, including 2 police officers, were injured. In a statement from the police regarding the details of the attack, it was noted that a number of objects believed to be "homemade bombs" were found in a vehicle near the beach, and bomb disposal teams are continuing their work.
In a shooting incident at a beach in Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), Australia, 12 people lost their lives, and 29 others, including 2 police officers, were injured.
The NSW police announced via a statement on the social media platform X, based in the USA, that a shooting occurred at Bondi Beach. The statement noted that one suspect, who was taken into custody during the ongoing investigation, was also injured, and local residents were warned to stay away from the area.
PRIME MINISTER ALBANESE: THE SITUATION IS SHOCKING
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated on the social media platform X that the situation at Bondi Beach is "shocking and tragic," and that police and emergency teams are continuing their work. Albanese urged local residents to follow police directives. It was noted that special teams were dispatched to examine "suspicious objects" in the area, which is being monitored by boats and helicopters.
"THE ATTACK TARGETED JEWISH AUSTRALIANS"
In a press conference, Albanese described the attack, which he stated was aimed at Jewish Australians, as a terrorist act and expressed solidarity with the Jewish community. Albanese noted that police and security forces are continuing their investigation into the matter.
"WE TOOK THIS THREAT SERIOUSLY AND ACTED"
In response to a question regarding Israeli officials accusing Australia of not adequately addressing the threat of antisemitism, Albanese replied, "We took this threat seriously and continue to act." Albanese stated that they have taken special measures in accordance with the recommendations of security agencies and will continue to do so.
"THE INVESTIGATION IS QUITE COMPLEX"
NSW Premier Chris Minns also announced in a press conference that 12 people lost their lives in the shooting that occurred at 6:47 PM local time in Sydney, and one of the attackers was killed. Minns noted that the attack was designed to target the Jewish community in Sydney. He stated that the ongoing investigation is "complex and just beginning," and that not all questions have been answered yet.
COMMISSIONER LANYON: WE WILL SEARCH EVERYWHERE THOROUGHLY
NSW Commissioner Mal Lanyon stated that 29 people, including 2 police officers, were injured in the attack. Lanyon indicated that the incident is being treated as a "terror event," and said, "I cannot confirm if there is a third attacker, but we will search everywhere thoroughly." He mentioned that he could not provide information about the identities of the injured and deceased but assured that a detailed investigation would be conducted, adding that the weapons used by the attackers were long-barreled, although details could not yet be shared.
A LARGE NUMBER OF HOMEMADE BOMBS FOUND IN THE VEHICLE
Lanyon noted that after the attack, police discovered numerous objects believed to be "homemade bombs" in a vehicle near Bondi Beach, and bomb disposal teams are continuing their work.
"NOW IS NOT THE TIME FOR REVENGE"
Lanyon acknowledged being aware of social media posts regarding the identity of the attacker but did not provide any information on the matter. He called for calm, stating, "Now is not the time for revenge." According to ABC News, a high-ranking official from the security forces, whose name was not disclosed, identified one of the suspects as Naveed Akram, who lives in the Bonnyrigg area southwest of Sydney. The official stated that police have raided Akram's home.