Eva Geller Dies in Sydney Hospital From Bondi Beach Shooting Injuries
Eva Geller, a 90-year-old Holocaust survivor who sustained severe leg wounds during the December 14 Hanukkah celebration shooting at Bondi Beach, died in a Sydney hospital nearly a year after the attack, nos.nl reported. ABC News noted that Geller was hospitalized repeatedly over the intervening months due to the severity of her injuries. Local rabbi Aron Moss stated that she never fully recovered from the incident, explaining that a hospitalization a few weeks prior at the Prince of Wales Hospital marked the final decline.
Fifteen people died in the initial shooting after two gunmen opened fire on the gathering, injuring dozens more. The two attackers, Sajid Akram and his son Naveed, first threw four homemade explosives that failed to detonate before starting gunfire. A 10-year-old girl was among those killed in the attack. Both gunmen were shot within seven minutes of the incident beginning. Sajid Akram died at the scene.
Willpower and Recovery After the Bondi Beach Attack
Despite doctors telling Geller she would never walk again following the shooting, Moss described her as maintaining “incredible strength” and a zest for life while recently celebrating her milestone 90th birthday. “By pure willpower she got back up and walked anyway,” Moss said. New South Wales Chris Minns called Geller’s death heartbreaking, stating that the state still lives with the pain and shock of the attack. Anthony Albanese expressed condolences to the family, noting that Geller should have been able to celebrate Hanukkah in safety and peace instead of having her life altered by an act of terror and antisemitism.
Legal Proceedings Against Naveed Akram
Police stated that Sajid Akram and Naveed Akram drew inspiration from the Islamic State. Following the shooting, surviving gunman Naveed Akram faced charges of terrorism and murder. He appeared in court for the first time in February. The case has not yet been substantively heard.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Bondi Beach Shooting Aftermath
When did the Bondi Beach shooting take place?
The attack occurred on December 14 during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, where two gunmen opened fire after failed explosive attempts.
How many casualties resulted from the December 14 attack?
Fifteen people died during the shooting, including a 10-year-old girl, while dozens of others sustained serious injuries.
What legal status does the surviving shooter currently hold?
Naveed Akram faces charges of terrorism and murder and made his first court appearance in February, though the case has not yet reached its substantive hearing.
The Embassy of Israel is deeply saddened by the passing of Eva Geller, who succumbed to her injuries following the antisemitic terror attack at Bondi Beach. Eva survived the horrors of the Holocaust and went on to build a life in Australia, only to have her life taken by…
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