Man survives Bondi terror attack, says was also present during October 7 attack in Israel: ‘I never thought I’d see this in Australia’

“There were families enjoying themselves,” he said. “Children were playing and then all of a sudden there was gunfire everywhere. People were ducking. We didn’t know what was happening or where the shots were coming from.”

What happened on October 7

On October 7, 2023, Israel was struck by terrorist attacks of an unprecedented scale and brutality in the worst anti-Semitic massacre since the Holocaust. In an unusual coincidence, he revealed that he had lived in Israel for the past 13 years and survived the October 7 attacks in 2023. “October 7 was the last time I saw something like this,” he said. “I never thought I would see this in Australia, not in my lifetime, and not on Bondi Beach.”

The man, who has not been identified, said his main concern was getting his wife and children to safety. He said they managed to escape unharmed.

“I saw at least one gunman firing randomly and in all directions,” he said. “I saw children fall to the ground. I saw elderly people. It was an absolute bloodbath.”

The man said he had arrived in Australia two weeks ago to work with the Jewish community. “I came here to work with the Jewish community, to fight antisemitism, to fight this hatred,” he said.

Despite the attack, he said he remained determined. “We’ve lived through worse. We’re going to get through this,” he said. “And we’re going to get the people who did this.”

Police have confirmed that two gunmen opened fire from a bridge overlooking Bondi Beach. Authorities say multiple people have been killed and others injured. Investigations are continuing, and police have urged the public to avoid the area as inquiries remain ongoing.