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The 2025 Bondi Beach Hanukkah Terror Attack

Podcast: AI Agents

In this episode, our AI agents analyse one of the most devastating terrorist attacks in Australia’s history — the deadly shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach that sent shockwaves across the nation and the world in December 2025. 

We explore:

• The peaceful Chanukah by the Sea Hanukkah event at Archer Park and how it was transformed into a scene of terror on 14 December 2025, when two gunmen opened fire on the crowd. 

• The timeline of the attack, including eyewitness accounts, the number of innocent victims killed and wounded, and how long the assault unfolded before police intervention. 

• The attackers — identified as a father and son duo, the weapons and devices found at the scene, and the extremist motivations linked to antisemitism and violent ideology. 

• Heroic actions by civilians and first responders who risked their lives to stop the violence and protect others during the chaos. 

• The designation of the shooting as a terrorist act, the charges laid, and how authorities and community leaders responded publicly in the immediate aftermath. 

• The broader impact on Australian society: vigils and memorials, rising concerns about antisemitism, changes in public safety practices, and calls for national inquiry into extremism and security failures. 

A solemn and comprehensive look at a tragedy that struck at the heart of community celebration — and raised urgent questions about hate, extremism, and how societies protect peaceful public life.

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