Bondi Beach mass shooting

They faced the Bondi terror attack as friends. They emerged with a love story

Alexandra Edmondson and James McIntosh will be married in a park near Bondi Beach. Their love story began less than a year earlier, in the middle of a terror attack that took the lives of 15 people

Alexandra Edmondson and James McIntosh's love story began in the middle of a terror attack
Local residents, both Jewish and non-jewish visit the inundated flower memorial next to Bondi Pavilion to pay their respects at Bondi Beach on December 16, 2025 in Sydney, Australia.

Jewish org., security expert, slam Canberra's gun buyback as 'deflection' after Bondi Beach attack

People stand near flowers laid as a tribute at Bondi Beach to honour the victims of a mass shooting that targeted a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on Sunday, in Sydney, Australia, December 16, 2025.

Over half of Australians doubt all faiths can live safely after Bondi massacre, CAM reports

PEOPLE ATTEND a vigil organised by the Campaign Against Antisemitism and Chabad UK to honour victims of the Bondi attack in Sydney and mark the second night of Hanukkah, in London, Britain, December 15, 2025.

Sydney's synagogue leaders give evidence on antisemitism to Royal Commission following Bondi attack


PM Albanese heckled, booed at Sydney mosque during Eid prayers over Gaza stance

Video images showed protesters interrupting proceedings about 15 minutes after Albanese and Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke joined worshippers at Lakemba Mosque.

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese leaves Lakemba Mosque after a visit for Eid al-Fitr in Sydney, Australia, March 20, 2026.

Family of Bondi Beach shooting suspect seeks gag order amid vigilante threats

Naveed Akram, 24, is accused of opening fire on a Hanukkah celebration on December 14 in Australia's worst mass shooting in decades.

Leonie Gittani, instructing solicitor for alleged Bondi Beach gunman Naveed Akram, speaks to the media as she leaves Downing Centre Local and District Court with Senior Public Defender for New South Wales Richard Wilson SC, in Sydney, Australia, March 17, 2026.

In aftermath of synagogue shootings, Canada pledges $10m. to Jewish safety, community protection

Minister of Public Safety Gary announced that a dedicated investment of up to $10 million will be provided to eligible organizations, which will assist Jewish communities in enhancing security.

People gather in support of Palestinians as the Palestinian flag flies at Toronto’s City Hall, after Canada officially recognised the Palestinian state in September, in Toronto, Ontario Canada, November 17, 2025.

Lawyers for Bondi shooting suspect seek ban on naming his family

Lawyers for Naveed Akram on Monday requested a court in Sydney prohibit the publication of the names of his mother, brother and sister, as well as their home address and places of work and schooling.

One of the suspected shooters in the Bondi Beach mass shooting, December 14, 2025.

Australian PM condemns alleged mass casualty plot against mosques and parliament

Australian police charged a 20 year old man over an alleged terror plot targeting mosques, police headquarters and parliament, a case Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called deeply shocking.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks on the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026 during a federal parliament sitting following the Bondi terror attack at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, January 20, 2026.

HarperCollins to publish book of conversations with Rabbi Eli Schlanger, slain Chabad emissary

The book, titled “Conversations With My Rabbi: Timeless Teachings for a Fractured World,” was written by Nikki Goldstein, a Jewish author who first encountered Schlanger during a hospital stay.

Nikki Goldstein and Rabbi Eli Schlanger celebrate Sukkot.

Australian Royal Commission into antisemitism begins inquiry into Bondi Beach terror attack

Commissioner Virginia Bell opened the Royal Commission into the Dec. 14 Bondi massacre. The hearing established terms to investigate security failures and the drivers of Australian antisemitism.

A mourner lights candles as people gather around floral tributes outside Bondi Pavilion in Sydney on December 17, 2025, to honour victims of the Bondi Beach shooting that targeted a Hanukkah celebration.

Australia begins inquiry into antisemitism following Bondi attacks, spike in antisemitic incidents

The Royal Commission, the most powerful type of government inquiry in Australia, which can compel people to give evidence, will be led by retired judge Virginia Bell.

People stand near flowers laid as a tribute at Bondi Beach to honour the victims of a mass shooting that targeted a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on Sunday, in Sydney, Australia, December 16, 2025.

Australia's mid-way through terror listing of Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir

Established in Jerusalem in 1953, Hizb ut Tahrir is dedicated to establishing a caliphate across the Muslim world.

 The Hizb ut Tahrir logo.

Herzog’s visit brought warmth to Australia's Jews - opinion

As antisemitism surges in Australia, President Herzog’s visit offered solidarity and reassurance that Jews living in the Diaspora are not alone.

President Isaac Herzog meets with Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, February 11, 2026.