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Archive photo · 15 January 2026Holocaust Survivor Eva Geller Dies After Bondi Beach Hanukkah Massacre Injuries
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Eva Geller, 90-year-old Holocaust survivor, died in a Sydney hospital nearly a year after injuries. She was wounded during the Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack that killed 15 people.
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Bondi Aftermath
Eva Geller, a 90-year-old Holocaust survivor, died Thursday night in a Sydney hospital almost a year after she was wounded during the Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre, officials said Friday. Police said the surviving alleged gunman, Naveed Akram, has been charged with 15 counts of murder, 43 of attempted murder and one of committing a terrorist act, and he has yet to enter a plea.
Rabbi Aron Moss said Geller had been “strong and pretty healthy right up until the Bondi attack where she was shot,” and he described her as “a proud mother, grandmother and great grandmother.” New South Wales police said they were aware of Geller’s death and were “awaiting further advice and are working with the office of the Coroner,” as the case proceeds.
Gunmen, Charges, Court
Police said the Bondi Beach attack involved two gunmen and that one of them, Sajid Akram, was shot dead by police at the scene.
The BBC said Naveed Akram was arrested and charged with 15 counts of murder, 40 charges of attempted murder and one count of committing a terrorist act, and it said he remains before the courts.
The AP said Naveed Akram is scheduled to appear in court next on Feb. 24, when prosecutors expect to finalize what charges will go to the New South Wales state Supreme Court for trial.
Evan Zlatkis, the Executive Council of Australian Jewry director, said Geller died Thursday night, and the BBC said Rabbi Aron Moss confirmed her death last on Thursday night.
Political Condolences
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the devastation of the Bondi attack continued to cause pain for families, and he said, “Eva should have been able to celebrate Chanukah (Hanukkah) in peace and safety and instead, her life was changed forever by an act of terror and antisemitism.” New South Wales Premier Chris Minns offered his condolences to Geller’s family, saying, “After everything Geller endured, the news of her death is heartbreaking,” and he added, “Almost a year on, we are still living with the pain and aftershock of that evil act.”
“‘After everything Geller endured, the news of her death is heartbreaking,’ Minns said in a statement.”
The BBC said police had not provided any detail on possible further charges as a result of Geller’s death, while it also said they were awaiting further advice from a state coroner. The Guardian said a family spokesperson requested “privacy during this difficult time,” as it described Geller’s death as coming after treatment for injuries sustained during the attack on 14 December.