Australia police charge surviving Bondi Beach attacker as first funerals held

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffDecember 17, 2025 at 07:12 AM

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Following a deadly shooting at a Bondi Beach Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia, police have charged Naveed Akram, a surviving attacker, with 59 offences including terrorism and murder. The attack, carried out by Akram and his deceased father, Sajid Akram, resulted in 15 deaths and dozens of injuries. As of Wednesday, December 17, 2025, twenty people remain hospitalized, some in critical condition. Police are waiting for Naveed Akram to be fully conscious before questioning him, stating in court that his actions were intended to advance a religious cause and incite fear. Funerals for the victims have begun as the investigation continues.

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New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon 50% Sydney ×260% Australia 70% Bondi Beach ×280% Naveed Akram ×380% Sajid Akram ×290%

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bondi beach shooting 100% terrorism 90% murder charges 80% firearm 70% religious cause 60% police investigation 50% hanukkah celebration 50% grievous bodily harm 40%

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Very Negative

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90%

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Bondi Beach

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