New Dashcam Footage Reveals Heroic Intervention During Bondi Beach Attack

New dashcam footage has emerged showing the courageous attempts of bystanders to prevent the terror attack at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach last Sunday, providing critical insights into the initial moments of the incident.

The video, captured from a moving vehicle, documents a man in a purple shirt confronting one of the attackers, identified as Sajid Akram, beside a Hyundai Elantra hatchback. In the footage, the bystander can be seen wrestling a firearm away from Akram while another person appears to assist in the intervention.

As the recording vehicle passes the scene, the footage switches to a rear-view dashcam angle, revealing a black and white flag draped across the Hyundai’s windscreen. BBC Monitoring’s jihadist media correspondent Mina al-Lami has identified this as the “Uqab” banner, a symbol commonly associated with jihadist groups, particularly the so-called Islamic State (IS).

The authenticity of the footage has been verified, with analysts detecting no signs of artificial intelligence manipulation in the video.

In a tragic turn of events, the final moments of the footage show the man in the purple shirt being shot by the attacker. This sequence aligns with longer video recordings that have documented the majority of the attack as it unfolded at the popular Sydney beach location.

Australian media outlets have identified the two brave bystanders as Boris and Sofia Gurman. The concluding aerial shot in the footage shows their bodies lying next to the vehicle, victims of their attempt to prevent what authorities are now investigating as a terrorist incident.

The person who uploaded the dashcam footage expressed concern that mainstream media coverage had “not fully reported on this courage” demonstrated by the couple, highlighting their selfless actions in the face of danger.

The attack at Bondi Beach has shocked Australia and the international community, particularly as it targeted a religious celebration. The Hanukkah event, a significant Jewish holiday gathering, turned into a scene of violence that has raised concerns about extremism and religiously motivated attacks in Australia.

Law enforcement officials have intensified their investigation into the incident, examining potential links to extremist groups and the attacker’s motivation. The presence of the jihadist flag suggests possible ideological connections that authorities are working to verify.

This attack comes amid rising global concerns about lone-wolf terrorism and faith-based violence. Security measures around religious events and community gatherings across Australia have been enhanced in response to the incident.

The courage displayed by the Gurmans and other bystanders who attempted to intervene has been widely praised by community leaders and officials. Their actions, captured in this newly emerged footage, demonstrate extraordinary bravery in the face of imminent danger.

For Sydney’s Jewish community, the attack during Hanukkah—a celebration of light and resilience—has been particularly painful. Community organizations have organized vigils and support services for those affected by the violence.

As investigations continue, authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant while emphasizing that such isolated incidents should not undermine Australia’s multicultural fabric and community cohesion.

The full circumstances surrounding the attack continue to be examined by Australian security agencies as they work to prevent similar incidents in the future.