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Will the Bondi Beach shooting change Australia’s gun laws?

The Take

2025/12/15
The Take

The Take

2025/12/15

Shownote

A Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach ended with a mass shooting when two gunmen opened fire, killing 15 people. In a country with some of the world’s strictest gun laws, how were a father and son able to carry out an attack that sent shockwaves a...

Highlights

A peaceful Hanukkah gathering at one of Australia's most iconic beaches turned into a scene of tragedy when gunfire shattered the night. As the community came together to celebrate, an unthinkable act of violence unfolded, leaving the nation in mourning and searching for answers.
09:57
Ahmed al-Akhmed disarmed the gunman during the attack, saving lives
13:06
Ahmed subdued an active shooter and was injured in the process
16:24
The Australian PM hasn't ruled out tougher gun laws after the Bondi Beach shooting

Chapters

What happened when a festive Hanukkah gathering turned into chaos on Bondi Beach?
00:00
Who were the victims and attackers behind the deadliest shooting in recent Australian history?
06:39
How did one man's bravery change the course of the attack?
13:06
Could this tragedy lead to tougher gun laws in Australia?
16:24
Is Australia doing enough to fight the rise in anti-Semitism?
19:27

Transcript

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