Suspect in Bondi Beach Killings Is Charged With Murder and Terrorism

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Victoria Kim and Yan ZhuangDecember 17, 2025 at 09:52 AM

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Following the mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, the surviving suspect, a 24-year-old man, was charged on Wednesday with murder, terrorism, and other offenses. The shooting, which occurred on Sunday, resulted in 15 deaths and dozens of injuries. Police report the suspect and his deceased father were motivated by Islamic State-inspired antisemitism. The younger suspect had been hospitalized and in a coma until Tuesday. He remains in custody under police guard and appeared in court via video link. The charges include displaying a terrorist symbol and placing explosives. Funerals for the victims, including Rabbi Eli Schlanger, began on Wednesday as the community mourns.

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