Officials described the incident as an attack on Jewish people, prompting global condolences and visible gestures of solidarity, including the Knesset lighting up in Australian colors.

Among the victims was Marika Pogany, an 82-year-old Slovak volunteer who delivered kosher meals; Slovakia’s president acknowledged her death.

Rabbi Eli Schlanger, 41, of Chabad Bondi, and other rabbis were killed; Schlanger had served as a chaplain and leaves behind a wife and five children.

A bystander, Ahmed al-Ahmed, disarmed one attacker and is celebrated as a hero; he has undergone surgery and is receiving care after being wounded.

The attack occurred during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens, marking Australia’s deadliest mass shooting in decades.

Timeline-based details recount how quickly the incident escalated, from gunfire to police arrival and subsequent casualty updates, highlighting bystander heroism.

The Australian prime minister condemned the Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack, calling for national unity as NSW leaders and international figures expressed condolences and support for the Jewish community.

International leaders and Jewish organizations underscored solidarity with Australia’s Jewish community and urged concerted action against terrorism and antisemitism.

A 12-year-old girl was among the victims, with the name withheld at publication; relatives described the family loss.

The attackers were Sajid Akram, 50, killed by police, and Naveed Akram, 24, who survived; Naveed had previously drawn security-service scrutiny.

Two Islamic State flags were found in the gunmen’s car, and investigators are examining possible ties to extremist networks and prior security-service contact.

Authorities are reviewing potential explosive devices in the attackers’ vehicle as part of ongoing inquiries and security assessments.