Australia Raises Death Toll to 16 After Sydney Hanukkah Terror Attack

SYDNEY — Australian authorities said Monday that the death toll from a mass shooting at a Jewish gathering on Sydney’s Bondi Beach has risen to 16, including a child who died at a children’s hospital, as investigators continued to treat the attack as terrorism.

New South Wales Health Minister Ryan Park said at least 29 people were injured, among them two police officers. One of the gunmen was killed at the scene, and another suspect remains in custody, authorities said.

The shooting occurred Sunday evening when gunmen opened fire on a large crowd gathered near Bondi Beach. Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon said the attackers used firearms and that improvised explosive devices were later found in a vehicle linked to one of the suspects. Bomb disposal units were deployed as a precaution.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the attack as “an act of evil antisemitism and terrorism,” saying it struck at the heart of the nation.

Authorities said the investigation remains active and warned that casualty figures could change as some victims remain in critical condition.

***IMPORTANT INFORMATION***

Police can confirm 16 people have died and 40 people remain in hospital following yesterday's shooting at Bondi.

More information will be made available soon.

— NSW Police Force (@nswpolice) December 14, 2025