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Shocking video from the December 14, 2025, Bondi Beach terror attack has emerged showing one of the gunmen making a deliberate hand gesture to wave away non-Jewish bystanders—only to open fire moments later on members of the Jewish community celebrating the first night of Hanukkah.
The father-and-son duo, Sajid Akram and Naveed Akram, allegedly carried out a meticulously planned antisemitic assault inspired by Islamic State ideology. They arrived at the crowded park, threw failed homemade explosives, and began shooting, killing 15 people—including a 10-year-old girl—and injuring dozens more in Australia’s deadliest terror incident.
Eyewitness footage captures the older gunman gesturing to clear certain individuals before turning his rifle on the Jewish festival-goers. This calculated selectivity underscores the attack’s targeted nature against the Jewish community, amplifying the horror of the premeditated violence.
Heroes emerged amid the chaos: fruit shop owner Ahmed al-Ahmed tackled and disarmed Sajid, pointing the gun at him before placing it down and raising his hands to signal innocence to arriving police. An elderly couple, Boris and Sofia Gurman, also confronted the attackers and lost their lives trying to stop them. Police ultimately neutralized the threats, killing Sajid and critically injuring Naveed.
Investigations revealed the pair’s reconnaissance visits, firearms training, a video manifesto condemning “Zionists,” ISIS flags in their vehicle, and a recent trip possibly for militant preparation. Court documents detail undetonated devices like a “tennis ball bomb,” highlighting how the toll could have been worse.
The attack shattered the festive atmosphere at iconic Bondi, where over 1,000 had gathered for light and joy. Victims included locals, volunteers, a rabbi, and families. Vigils worldwide followed, with floral tributes and calls for unity against hate.
This revelation of the gunman’s hand signal—sparing some while dooming others—adds a deeply disturbing layer to the tragedy, exposing raw antisemitism in the rampage. As Australia mourns and debates gun laws and security, the community grapples with trauma, honoring heroes and victims alike in a nation reeling from terror on its shores.
