A 90-year-old woman seriously wounded in the Bondi Beach terror attack has died, almost 12 months after the shooting, raising the attack's death toll to 16. It is understood Eva Geller died last night.
A senior community source told the ABC that Ms Geller was in and out of hospital this year in relation to the extensive wounds she sustained in the shooting on December 14, 2025. A funeral and memorial service is due to be held for her on Monday.
Fifteen people, including a child, were killed in the attack at the Jewish festival in Bondi Beach's Archer Park. Naveed Akram remains before the courts charged with terrorism and murder offences in connection with the attack. His father Sajid Akram was shot dead at the scene.
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, called in the wake of the attack, heard from more than 340 witnesses over 62 days. Headed by former High Court Justice Virginia Bell, it was directed to make recommendations on how to strengthen social cohesion and counter the spread of ideological and religiously motivated extremism. Bell is expected to deliver her final report on December 18, four days later than planned, to avoid distracting from terror attack memorial events.
Analysis
Why This Matters
- The attack's human cost continues to mount: the death toll now stands at 16, and Ms Geller's death keeps the December 2025 shooting in view as its first anniversary and memorial events approach.
- The legal aftermath is unresolved, with shooter Naveed Akram still before the courts on terrorism and murder charges.
- The royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion delivers its final report next month, setting out how Australia should respond to ideological and religiously motivated extremism.
Background
On December 14, 2025, two gunmen opened fire at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach's Archer Park in Sydney, killing 15 people before being shot within seven minutes of the incident starting. The attack led to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, headed by former High Court Justice Virginia Bell, which heard from more than 340 witnesses over 62 days. Ms Geller was among the wounded and died almost 12 months after the attack.
What to Watch
- A funeral and memorial service for Ms Geller, due to be held on Monday.
- Commissioner Bell's final report, expected on December 18, moved back four days to avoid clashing with terror attack memorial events.
- The proceedings against Naveed Akram, who remains before the courts charged with terrorism and murder offences.
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- SupportedThe Bondi attack’s death toll has risen to 16 after a 90-year-old victim died.Just In: “The death toll from the terror attack has since risen to 16.”
- SupportedEva Geller, aged 90, was seriously wounded in the attack and died almost 12 months later.Just In: “A 90-year-old woman shot during the Bondi Beach terror attack has died almost 12 months later. Eva Geller was seriously injured during the shooting”
- SupportedThe shooting was at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach’s Archer Park on December 14, 2025.Just In: “the shooting, which occurred at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach's Archer Park on December 14, 2025.”
- SupportedIt is understood Eva Geller died last night.Just In: “It is understood she died last night.”
- SupportedA senior community source told the ABC that Geller was in and out of hospital this year because of her extensive wounds from the shooting.Just In: “A senior community source told the ABC Ms Geller was in and out of hospital this year in relation to the extensive wounds she sustained.”
- SupportedA funeral and memorial service for Geller is due on Monday.Just In: “A funeral and memorial service is due to be held on Monday for Ms Geller.”
- SupportedFifteen people, including a child, were killed at the Jewish festival in Archer Park.Just In: “Fifteen people, including 10-year-old Matilda, were killed when two gunmen opened fire at the Jewish festival.”
- SupportedNaveed Akram remains before the courts, charged with terrorism and murder offences.Just In: “Shooter Naveed Akram remains before the courts charged with terrorism and murder offences”
- SupportedNaveed Akram’s father, Sajid Akram, was shot dead at the scene.Just In: “his father Sajid Akram was shot dead at the scene.”
- SupportedThe Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion heard from more than 340 witnesses over 62 days.Just In: “the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, called in the wake of the attack, heard from more than 340 witnesses over 62 days.”
- SupportedThe commission was headed by former High Court Justice Virginia Bell.Just In: “Headed by former High Court Justice Virginia Bell”
- SupportedBell is expected to deliver the commission’s final report on December 18, four days later than planned, to avoid distracting from attack memorial events.Just In: “Commissioner Bell is expected to deliver her final report on December 18, instead of four days prior to avoid distracting from terror attack memorial events.”