Photos show Bondi Beach shooting horror as ‘terror attack’ causes panic, bloodshed

Updated On Dec 14, 2025 10:22 pm IST

Australia has classified Bondi Beach shooting as a “terrorist attack”. At least 12 people were killed after two gunmen opened fire during a Jewish event.

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Bondi Beach shooting: A drone view shows suspected shooters lying on a pedestrian bridge, following a shooting incident at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, December 14, 2025, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video.(@bonusik28 via X via REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Bondi Beach shooting: A drone view shows suspected shooters lying on a pedestrian bridge, following a shooting incident at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, December 14, 2025, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video.(@bonusik28 via X via REUTERS)

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Police work at the scene after a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney on December 14, 2025. Two gunmen opened fire at Sydney's Bondi Beach on December 14, killing at least 12 people and wounding multiple others in a "terrorist incident" during a gathering for the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP)(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 14, 2025 10:22 pm IST

Police work at the scene after a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney on December 14, 2025. Two gunmen opened fire at Sydney's Bondi Beach on December 14, killing at least 12 people and wounding multiple others in a "terrorist incident" during a gathering for the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP)(AFP)

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Health workers put a patient into an ambulance after a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney on December 14, 2025. Australian police said two people were taken into custody following reports of multiple gunshots on December 14 at Sydney's famed Bondi Beach, urging the public to take shelter. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP)(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Health workers put a patient into an ambulance after a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney on December 14, 2025. Australian police said two people were taken into custody following reports of multiple gunshots on December 14 at Sydney's famed Bondi Beach, urging the public to take shelter. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP)(AFP)

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the tragic shooting, saying the scenes in Bondi are "shocking and distressing".(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the tragic shooting, saying the scenes in Bondi are "shocking and distressing".(AFP)

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Armed police work at the scene after a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney on December 14, 2025. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP)(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Armed police work at the scene after a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney on December 14, 2025. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP)(AFP)

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People cross a street next to police vehicles after a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney on December 14, 2025. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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People cross a street next to police vehicles after a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney on December 14, 2025. (AFP)

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Police work on a street after a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney on December 14, 2025. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Police work on a street after a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney on December 14, 2025. (AFP)

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A woman holds a child in a blanket after a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney on December 14, 2025. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A woman holds a child in a blanket after a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney on December 14, 2025. (AFP)

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Health workers wait on a street after a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney on December 14, 2025. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Health workers wait on a street after a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney on December 14, 2025. (AFP)

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Emergency services workers gather at the scene after a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney on December 14, 2025. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Emergency services workers gather at the scene after a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney on December 14, 2025. (AFP)

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Police cordon off an area at Bondi Beach after a reported shooting in Sydney, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Police cordon off an area at Bondi Beach after a reported shooting in Sydney, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)(AP)

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People gather at the scene of a shooting incident at Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia, December 14, 2025. REUTERS/Izhar Khan(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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People gather at the scene of a shooting incident at Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia, December 14, 2025. REUTERS/Izhar Khan(REUTERS)

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New South Wales Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley, NSW Premier Chris Minns and NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon attend a press conference following a shooting at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, December 14, 2025. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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New South Wales Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley, NSW Premier Chris Minns and NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon attend a press conference following a shooting at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, December 14, 2025. (REUTERS)

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    Shweta Kukreti

    Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.

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