On December 14, 2025, a shooting occurred at Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah celebration, leading to the deaths of 11 individuals, including a 12-year-old child and Rabbi Eli Schlanger, aged 41. Eyewitness accounts describe the attack as lasting approximately 20 minutes, during which police officers present did not engage the shooters. The assailants, identified as two gunmen, opened fire from a bridge overlooking the event.

One suspect, Naveed Akram, was apprehended in critical condition, while the other was killed at the scene. Authorities later discovered improvised explosive devices in the deceased gunman's vehicle. This incident has been characterized as the deadliest shooting in Australia since 1996 and has drawn condemnation from New South Wales Premier Chris Minns, who labeled it a cowardly act of violence targeting the Jewish community during a significant holiday.

Reports indicate that one of the gunmen was on the watchlist of the Australian Security Intelligence Organization (ASIO) but was not deemed an immediate threat. This has prompted discussions regarding the effectiveness of current security measures and the broader implications of state responses to potential threats against communities, particularly during public gatherings.

In a related context, President Donald Trump addressed the shooting in a speech at the White House, linking it to a series of recent terror attacks, including a mass shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island. He emphasized the need for solidarity, particularly in light of the anti-Semitic nature of the attack in Australia, and expressed condolences to the victims' families. The FBI has offered assistance in investigating these incidents, highlighting ongoing concerns about domestic terrorism and violence.