Bondi Beach terrorist attack live updates: Boris and Sofia Gurman revealed as couple who tried to stop shooter
The names of a husband and wife who tried heroically to stop one of the Bondi terrorists in his tracks before losing their own lives have been revealed.
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Key events
16 Dec 2025 - 03:41 PM
Hero couple killed trying to stop Bondi shooter named
16 Dec 2025 - 02:33 PM
Bondi terror suspect reportedly wakes from coma
16 Dec 2025 - 01:51 PM
Ten minutes of terror: Witnesses almost stopped attack, victims pleaded for help
16 Dec 2025 - 01:17 PM
Edith Brutman identified as a Bondi shooting victim
16 Dec 2025 - 01:02 PM
Family of youngest Bondi victim remember her as ‘full of joy’
16 Dec 2025 - 12:09 PM
New footage emerges of couple who appear to try stop Bondi gunman
16 Dec 2025 - 11:46 AM
‘People are dead’: Ley's blunt message telling PM to act now
16 Dec 2025 - 11:16 AM
Pauline Hanson, Barnaby Joyce place flowers at Bondi
16 Dec 2025 - 11:13 AM
Hanson says she wants extremists ‘rounded up’
16 Dec 2025 - 11:03 AM
‘People want change’: Hanson, Joyce visit Bondi site
16 Dec 2025 - 10:51 AM
‘Inspired by ISIS’: PM reveals possible motive
16 Dec 2025 - 10:45 AM
‘Shot in the front’: Premier slams speculation over police response
16 Dec 2025 - 10:39 AM
Authorities say Philippines trip not flagged, not a failure in security
16 Dec 2025 - 10:34 AM
Shock gun update: Gun licence application lapsed for multiple years
16 Dec 2025 - 10:31 AM
NSW Police confirm gunmen went to Philippines before shooting
16 Dec 2025 - 10:24 AM
‘Anti-Semitic terrorist attacks will not be successful’, says Albanese
16 Dec 2025 - 10:21 AM
Premier flags ‘toughest’ gun laws in Australia
16 Dec 2025 - 09:25 AM
Howard’s chilling warning as debate erupts on gun reform
16 Dec 2025 - 09:17 AM
‘I’m ashamed’: Howard targets Albo, Wong’s politics in lead up to Bondi attack
16 Dec 2025 - 09:12 AM
Howard hopes Bondi will be ‘wake-up’ call on antisemitism
16 Dec 2025 - 08:40 AM
How hero cop took down Bondi gunman with 40 metre shot
16 Dec 2025 - 08:37 AM
‘Try harder, do better’: Howard’s message to Australia
16 Dec 2025 - 07:32 AM
Ambassador calls for protection for Jews, Muslims and all Australians
16 Dec 2025 - 07:23 AM
Israel’s Ambassador to Australia visits Bondi
16 Dec 2025 - 07:11 AM
‘Antisemitism was the loaded weapon': ScoMo speaks out
16 Dec 2025 - 07:02 AM
Albanese defends Government’s action on anti-Semitism
16 Dec 2025 - 06:28 AM
Millions raised for Bondi Beach victims
16 Dec 2025 - 06:25 AM
Bondi shooters’ trip to Philippines being investigated
16 Dec 2025 - 05:03 AM
Australia has ‘changed forever’: Ley
16 Dec 2025 - 04:34 AM
Twelve injured victims remain in critical condition
16 Dec 2025 - 04:02 AM
Vigils held around the world, flags at half-mast
16 Dec 2025 - 03:55 AM
Mourners pay respects in Bondi
16 Dec 2025 - 03:44 AM
Pope denounces ‘anti-Semitic violence’ of Sydney attack
16 Dec 2025 - 03:41 AM
‘Symbol of resilience’: Sydney Opera House lights up
Pope denounces ‘anti-Semitic violence’ of Sydney attack
Pope Leo XIV has denounced the “anti-Semitic violence” behind the Bondi Beach massacre as he prayed for the victims and the “gift of peace and fraternity” this holiday season.
“We pray for those who suffer from war and violence, in particular today I want to entrust to the Lord the victims of the terrorist attack in Sydney against the Jewish community.”
“Enough of these forms of anti-Semitic violence!” he said.
“We must eliminate hatred from our hearts.”
‘Symbol of resilience’: Sydney Opera House lights up
The sails of the Sydney Opera House lit up on Monday night with a projection of the menorah, marking the second day of Chanukah.
NSW Premier Chris Minns said in a statement that it was more important than ever that the Jewish community knows they do not stand alone.
“We cannot, and will not allow Jewish Australians to feel they must hide their faith, their traditions, their religious celebrations or their identity,” he said.
“Lighting the Sydney Opera House is a simple but powerful gesture: a message to the world that we cherish our Jewish community, that we honour their courage, and that we stand with them in solidarity and love.”
Mr Minns added that the candles projected are a “symbol of resilience and a reminder that even in darkness, we choose to stand with one another.”
