During the Bondi Beach shooting on 14 December 2025, dash-cam footage captured a middle-aged couple confronting two gunmen. Both were later confirmed dead.

The video first circulated on the Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu and was later verified by mainstream outlets including the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). The footage shows the couple bravely approaching one of the gunmen as he exited the vehicle, attempting to stop him from carrying out the attack.

The couple were later identified as Boris Gurman (69) and Sofia Gurman (61), well-known local residents and familiar faces within the community. At the time the footage was recorded, the gunmen had just exited their vehicle and begun opening fire. The Gurmans attempted to restrain the attacker and seize his weapon. Boris briefly managed to grab hold of the firearm while Sofia assisted him. Tragically, the gunman regained control of the weapon and fatally shot both of them at the scene.

Following the incident, police quickly cordoned off the area and launched an investigation, while government leaders publicly condemned the terrorist attack. The couple have since been widely described as heroic civilians who attempted to stop the gunman, and they have been mourned by both the community and the media.

A 43-year-old man, Ahmed al-Ahmed, rushed at a gunman during a deadly shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney, where crowds had gathered for a Jewish festival. He wrestled the gun away, potentially saving countless lives. Footage shows him bravely confronting the armed attacker and successfully neutralizing the threat, though he was shot multiple times in the process and remains hospitalized. Ahmed and his family stated that he acted out of conscience, unable to stand by while people were dying. His actions have been praised by the Australian Prime Minister, state leaders, and international figures, and a large-scale fundraising campaign has been launched to support his recovery.

The shooting has also reignited debate over gun control. Data show that several Sydney suburbs in New South Wales, such as Penrith, Blacktown, Hawkesbury, and Canterbury-Bankstown, have surprisingly high gun ownership. One suspect in the shooting legally possessed up to six firearms, many of which were registered for recreational hunting. This has prompted calls to review existing firearm laws, including limits on the number of guns an individual can own, stricter licensing requirements, and whether a nationwide gun registry is sufficient to ensure public safety.

On the evening of December 14, Bondi Beach, a famous eastern Sydney location, experienced a major shooting. At the time, the local Jewish community was holding a Hanukkah celebration, Chanukah by the Sea, with hundreds of attendees present.

Eyewitnesses reported that two armed men fired at the crowd from a pedestrian bridge near the park, causing multiple injuries as people scattered in panic.

New South Wales Police quickly intervened, secured the scene, and launched an investigation. As of December 15, the incident had claimed 15–16 innocent lives, including children and the elderly. Notably, Rabbi Eli Schlanger was killed while attending the festival. Police reported that one of the gunmen, a father or son, was killed, while the other was injured and under investigation.

Authorities classified the incident as a terrorist attack, with counterterrorism and major crime units involved, continuing to search the area for other possible suspects. The police urged the public to avoid the affected areas and follow instructions.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the attack as “an evil anti-Semitic act” and expressed condolences to the victims and their families, emphasizing national unity and the importance of collectively resisting hatred.

The international community also expressed concern. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized the Australian government for previously failing to take effective action against anti-Semitism and called on Australian leaders to combat hate and violence. Netanyahu particularly praised a local citizen who bravely stopped one of the shooters, saving many lives.

Police continue to investigate the motive and have pledged to provide ongoing updates.