Holocaust survivor dies nearly a year after Bondi Beach shooting

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Nov, 07:11 · Archive

Eva Geller, 90, a Holocaust survivor injured in the Bondi Beach terror attack last December, has died in hospital.

Eva Geller, 90, died overnight in a Sydney hospital on 5 November, nearly a year after being shot during the Bondi Beach terror attack on 14 December last year. She was injured when two gunmen opened fire on a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Archer Park near the beach. Fifteen people were killed in the shooting, which was inspired by Islamic State according to police.

Geller survived the Holocaust and moved to Australia after the Second World War. After being shot in the attack, she spent months in and out of hospital for treatment of shrapnel wounds. Rabbi Aron Moss from the Nefesh Synagogue said she had remained determined throughout her recovery, walking again despite being told she would never do so.

Police said they are awaiting further advice from the coroner's office to determine whether Geller should be considered a victim of the massacre. One of the alleged gunmen, Sajid Akram, was shot dead by police at the scene. The other, his son Naveed Akram, survived and is facing charges including 15 counts of murder and a terror offence. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he was saddened to hear of Geller's death, noting that the devastation of the attack continues to cause pain nearly a year later.

How it is being reported

• 90-year-old Holocaust survivor injured in Bondi Beach shooting dies nearly a year laterEva Geller was among dozens wounded in the December 2025 attackIndependent World · 6 Nov, 06:34
• Great-grandmother, 90, tragically dies 11 months after being shot during Sydney terror attackEva Geller, 90, survived the Holocaust and moved to Australia after the Second World War - but she tragically was shot in the terror attack at Bondi beach last DecemberThe Mirror · 6 Nov, 04:22

In this story: Eva Geller · Sajid Akram · Naveed Akram · Bondi Beach · Sydney · Nefesh Synagogue · Anthony Albanese

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