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On the evening of 14 December 2025, two [[Islamism|Islamist]]-fascists gunmen, father and son opened fire at Bondi Beach during a Chanukah by the Sea gathering, targeting Jews, murdering at least 16 people and injuring dozens more in [[Australia]]’s deadliest mass shooting since the 1996 Port Arthur massacre.<ref name="NSWPolice">New South Wales Police media release, December 14, 2025.</ref>

On the evening of 14 December 2025, two [[Islamism|Islamist]]-fascists gunmen, father and son opened fire at Bondi Beach during a Chanukah by the Sea gathering, targeting Jews, murdering at least 16 people and injuring dozens more in [[Australia]]’s deadliest mass shooting since the 1996 Port Arthur massacre.<ref name="NSWPolice">New South Wales Police media release, December 14, 2025.</ref>

Dashcam footage later circulated on social media showed Boris and Sofia Gurman confronting and physically tackling one of the attackers, Sajid Akram, as he exited a vehicle displaying an [ISIS|Islamic State]] flag.<ref name="IsraelHayom">Erez Linn, “[https://www.jns.org/dashcam-footage-reveals-sydney-couples-heroic-fight-with-terrorist/ Dashcam footage reveals Sydney couple’s heroic fight with terrorist],” ''Israel Hayom'', December 16, 2025.</ref> Boris was seen forcing the gunman to the ground and attempting to disarm him, while Sofia assisted in the struggle. Both were fatally shot during the confrontation.<ref name="People" />

Dashcam footage later circulated on social media showed Boris and Sofia Gurman confronting and physically tackling one of the attackers, Sajid Akram, as he exited a vehicle displaying an [[ISIS|Islamic State]] flag.<ref name="IsraelHayom">Erez Linn, “[https://www.jns.org/dashcam-footage-reveals-sydney-couples-heroic-fight-with-terrorist/ Dashcam footage reveals Sydney couple’s heroic fight with terrorist],” ''Israel Hayom'', December 16, 2025.</ref> Boris was seen forcing the gunman to the ground and attempting to disarm him, while Sofia assisted in the struggle. Both were fatally shot during the confrontation.<ref name="People" />

==Public response and legacy==

==Public response and legacy==

In a public statement, the Gurman family said: “While nothing can lessen the pain of losing Boris and Sofia, we feel an overwhelming sense of pride in their bravery and selflessness. This encapsulates who Boris and Sofia were—people who instinctively and selflessly tried to help others.”<ref name="SMH" />

In a public statement, the Gurman family said: “While nothing can lessen the pain of losing Boris and Sofia, we feel an overwhelming sense of pride in their bravery and selflessness. This encapsulates who Boris and Sofia were—people who instinctively and selflessly tried to help others.”<ref name="SMH" />

A fundraiser established to support the couple’s son raised more than AUD $100,000 within days of the attack.<ref name="People" />

A fundraiser established to support the couple's son raised more than AUD $100,000 within days of the attack.<ref name="People" />

==See also==

==See also==

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[[Category:heroism]]

[[Category:Heroism]]

[[Category:Jews]]

[[Category:Jews]]

[[Category:Australia]]

[[Category:Australia]]