"Pakistani-Origin Suspect Naveed Akram Identified in Deadly Antisemitic Terror Attack on Sydney Hanukkah Celebration at Bondi Beach"

 



The X post by Aditya Raj Kaul (a senior editor at NDTV) claims that the perpetrator of a terrorist attack at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach, which killed 12 people earlier on December 14, 2025, was **Naveed Akram**, a person of **Pakistani origin** who studied at Hamdard University in Islamabad, Pakistan. He cites Israeli and Australian media reports, noting an ongoing probe into the attacker's affiliations.


### Key Facts from Verified Reports:

- On December 14, 2025, two gunmen targeted a "Chanukah by the Sea" event hosted by Chabad of Bondi, firing on a crowd of around 1,000–2,000 people celebrating the first night of Hanukkah.

- The attack has been officially declared an **antisemitic terrorist incident** by Australian authorities, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Police.

- Death toll reports vary slightly across sources (11–16 confirmed dead, including victims like a Chabad rabbi, a 12-year-old girl, and at least one Israeli citizen; dozens injured, including police officers).

- One gunman was killed at the scene; the second was critically injured and arrested.

- Multiple credible sources (ABC News, Jerusalem Post, NDTV, and others) confirm one attacker as **Naveed Akram**, a 24-year-old Sydney resident from the south-west suburb of Bonnyrigg, of Pakistani origin. Police raided his home as part of the investigation.

- Some reports link him to studies at Hamdard University in Islamabad and other institutions in Australia/Pakistan.


The post highlights the Pakistan connection, which has fueled discussions on global terrorism networks, especially given recurring mentions of Pakistani-origin individuals in such incidents. Investigations are ongoing into motives, possible accomplices, and any radicalization links.


This appears accurate based on current reporting from Australian (ABC), international (NYT, Guardian, AP, Reuters), and other outlets. The event has drawn widespread condemnation as a targeted act of antisemitism. 

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