Bondi Beach Terror Timeline December 2025

On 14 December 2025, a complex Active Shooter and IED-coordinated Terrorist attack was carried out at Bondi Beach, Sydney, 

 

The two identified attackers carried out a targeted attack on an unarmed and peaceful high-density Jewish gathering in public for a religious celebration (Hanukkah event) attended by over 1,000 people. 

 

The attackers exited their vehicle and opened fire while advancing on foot towards the event based on Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia. 

 

Police engaged within minutes, fatally shooting Sajid Akram (50) and critically wounding Naveed Akram (24), bringing the incident to an end. 

 

The attack resulted in 15 fatalities and multiple injuries, underscoring the speed, mobility, and impact of coordinated urban attacks in crowded public settings.

 

This infographic provides a structured breakdown of the Bondi Beach Terror Timeline, illustrating how rapidly radicalisation can escalate to planned and executed violence and the critical importance of early detection, situational awareness, and response timing in mitigating harm.

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