Australian Prime Minister booed as Bondi Beach attack victims honoured

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was booed by an angry crowd gathered at the famous Bondi beach ​on Sunday (December 21, 2025) to honour the victims of a gun attack a week earlier that targeted a seaside Jewish ‌Hanukkah festival event.

The nation marked a day of reflection on Sunday (December 21, 2025) to honour the 15 people killed ​and the dozens wounded in the attack by two gunmen. With security tight and flags at half-staff on government buildings, a minute of silence was held at 6:47 p.m. (7:47 GMT), the time the attack began.

Television and radio networks paused for a minute’s silence.

Tens of thousands, including Mr. Albanese and other leaders, attended the memorial that was guarded by a heavy police presence, including snipers on rooftops and police boats in the waters.