Joao Da Silva
Reporting from Bondi Beach

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Hundreds of people gathered at a memorial for the victims of the attack in Sydney earlier today, to mark more than 48 hours since the deadly attack happened.

Members of a Jewish youth group, Bnei Akiva, were joined by the crowd as they sang traditional and religious songs.

It was a heartwarming end to a day of mourning here in Bondi Beach, which brought friends and relatives of the victims, religious leaders, politicians, and members of the wider public together in song and in prayer to remember those who perished and to support a grieving community.

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A woman whose 86-year-old father was injured in the Bondi Beach attack says she believes his girlfriend saved his life.

Victoria Teplitsky told Reuters news agency her dad, Semyon, was shot in the leg and he "would have bled out" had it not been for his girlfriend, who tied her belt around his leg to stem the bleeding.

She says her dad is in "good spirits" following the attack, but he is also "very angry".

"Angry that this happened, that this was allowed to happen in Australia, the country that he took his children to to be safe, to be away from antisemitism, to be away from Jew hatred", she adds.

As we've been reporting, Australian and Filipino authorities are investigating a trip the two alleged gunmen took to the South East Asian country last month.

Here's what we know about their journey to the Philippines, which is over 3,000 miles (4,800km) from Sydney's Bondi Beach:

• Father and son Sajid and Navid Akram travelled to the Philippines on 1 November and left on 28 November, according to the country's immigration bureau
• Sajid, 50, used an Indian passport, while Naveed, 24, used an Australian one
• They declared the southern city of Davao as their final destination in the country and their return flight to Australia was for Sydney
• Davao is a sprawling metropolis on the east of the Philippines' main southern island, Mindanao -Islamist militants have been known to operate in impoverished parts of central and south-western Mindanao
• The National Security Council says it is now investigating the pair's possible links with terrorist groups in the Philippines
• Earlier, the Philippine military said it could not immediately confirm reports that the two had "military-style training" while they were in the country
• Separately, Australian authorities have said the reasons and the purpose of the trip is "under investigation"

Virma Simonette
Reporting from Manila

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Philippines foreign affairs minister Maria Theresa Lazaro and her Australian counterpart, Penny Wong, have agreed to “keep each other closely informed” of any developments related to the investigation into the Bondi Beach shooting.

As a reminder, the alleged gunmen travelled to the Philippines last month. The purpose of their trip is still under investigation, Australian authorities have said.

“I spoke with Australian Foreign Minister Wong by phone today to convey my sincere condolences on the Bondi Beach tragedy," Lazaro said in a text message sent to the media.

"The Philippines stands firmly in solidarity with Australia and underscores strong PHL–AUS co-operation in security and law enforcement matters."

“We reaffirm our support for efforts that protect communities from intolerance, hatred, and violence,” she added.

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Further details have begun to emerge about the 15 people who were killed by gunmen in one of Australia's deadliest attacks in Sydney on Sunday.

Here's a look at what we've learned in the last few hours:

Three new victims named: The family of Boris and Sofia Gurman has released a statement confirming the couple's deaths. Footage of the pair shared online appear to show them wrestling with one of the alleged gunmen and taking the gun from him before falling to the ground. A third victim, Edith Brutman, was also commemorated during a memorial.

Injured victims still recovering: Twenty-two people remain in hospital following Sunday’s attack with nine patients in critical condition, a spokesperson for New South Wales said.

Alleged gunman wakes from coma: Australian media is reporting that one of the alleged gunmen who was injured during the attack, Naveed Akram, is now conscious in hospital. His father, the other alleged gunman, was found dead at the scene.

Philippines trip under investigation: Attention has now turned to a trip the pair made to the Philippines last month. It has previously been reported that they visited the country to receive "military-style training", but police said the purpose of the trip is still "under investigation".

We've heard more from a spokesperson for New South Wales Health, who says two more patients have been discharged from hospital in the last few hours.

As of 20:00 local time (09:00 GMT), NSW Health reports that:

• Twenty-two patients are still receiving care in hospitals across Sydney
• Of these, six are in a critical but stable condition - an increase from our previous update
• And a further three are in a critical condition

As a reminder, one of the alleged gunmen was found dead at the scene of the attack, while a second was taken to hospital with injuries. It is not clear whether he is included in this latest update.

A couple killed in the Bondi Beach shooting tried to stop one of the alleged attackers by grabbing his gun, dashcam footage shows.

Boris Gurman, 69, and his wife Sofia, 61 - who we reported on earlier - courageously stepped in to try and protect others before being shot themselves, their family say.

A video of the incident shows Boris Gurman, who was retired, wrestling with one of the alleged gunmen and taking the weapon off him, before they both fall onto the road.

Gurman then gets up and appears to hit the suspected attacker with the gun. The attacker is then thought to have got another gun which he used to kill them.

The couple, who were married for 34 years, "were devoted to their family and to each other", a statement says, with the family adding "their absence has left an immeasurable void".

"In recent days, we have become aware of footage showing Boris, with Sofia by his side, courageously attempting to disarm an attacker in an effort to protect others.

"While nothing can lessen the pain of losing Boris and Sofia, we feel an overwhelming sense of pride in their bravery and selflessness.

"This encapsulates who Boris and Sofia were - people who instinctively and selflessly tried to help others. We are deeply grateful for the love, compassion and support that has been shown to our family during this unimaginable time."

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Katie Silver
Reporting from Bondi Beach

It was a beautiful day on Bondi Beach before the attack, with hundreds of people enjoying the nice weather, says Amit Moas, who attended the Hanukkah celebrations on Sunday.

He and his partner, Zoe, were walking back to the park when they heard the unmistakable sound of gunfire.

"I've been in the army - I know exactly how it sounds," Moas tells BBC News Channel. He's lived in Australia for 40 years, but previously, he was a military medic in Israel.

He says when he saw the two gunmen on the bridge overlooking the park, he turned back to hide in a toilet on the other side. His partner was separated from her daughter and started to panic and cry.

It was "unbelievable to see", Moas says.

"Here in Bondi Beach, it's like the heart, the soul of Australia," Moas says. "It's surreal."

Australian Prime Minister Albanese has just finished meeting Jewish leaders in the community, alongside Governor-General Sam Mostyn.

The pair gathered to "stand in solidarity with Jewish Australians and every Australian affected by the antisemitic terror in Bondi", Albanese writes in a social media post.

"Australia is hurting, but we will not be divided by hate or violence," Albanese adds.

"We will confront the darkness with light. Together."

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At least 15 people have been confirmed dead after Sunday's shooting attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney.

Here's what we know so far:

Matilda, 10: The Harmony Russian School of Sydney confirmed that she was one of its students, and her aunt told ABC News that Matilda's sister - who was with her at the time of the shooting - is struggling to come to terms with her loss.

Rabbi Eli Schlanger, 41: The British-born father of five was one of the key organisers of the Hanukkah event at the beach.

Dan Elkayam: A French national who was a keen footballer. He had moved to Australia last year, according to his LinkedIn profile.

Alexander Kleytman: A Holocaust survivor who came to Australia from Ukraine. Chabad wrote on X that Kleytman died shielding his wife from the gunman's bullets.

Peter Meagher: A former police officer, Meagher was working as a freelance photographer at the Hanukkah event when he was killed, his rugby club confirmed.

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Reuven Morrison: Migrated to Australia from the former Soviet Union in the 1970s as a teenager.

Rabbi Yaakov Levitan: Served as secretary of the Sydney Beth Din – a rabbinical court – and worked at the BINA Center, which describes itself as a centre of Jewish learning.

Tibor Weitzen, 78: Was at the event with his wife and grandchildren when he was killed trying to shield a family friend, according to Chabad.

Marika Pogany, 82: The Sydney Morning Herald reported that Pogany was an avid volunteer and a member of Sydney's Harbour View Bridge Club.

Boris and Sofia Gurman: Identified by local media as a couple killed during the early stages of the attack.

Edith Brutman, whose name has previously not been reported, was read out during a memorial earlier.

• Our news story will be kept updated with any developments, and has more on tributes paid to victims of the attack

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A victim of the Bondi Beach shooting threw bricks at the attacker before being shot dead, his daughter has told CBS News.

"From my sources and understanding, he had jumped up the second the shooting started," Sheina Gutnick said while describing the brave actions her father Reuven Morrison carried out on Sunday.

Gutnick said she believes her 62-year-old father tried to "unjam the gun" wrestled off the shooter by fruit seller Ahmed al Ahmed, "to try and attempt shooting" at the gunman.

On Sunday, Gutnick was attending Hanukkah celebrations in Melbourne when she heard of the shooting in Sydney. She immediately called her father and mother, who were at Bondi Beach that day.

"[He put] his own life at risk to save his fellow Jewish community members," Gutnick said while reflecting on her father's actions.

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Boris and Sofia Gurman have now been named as two of the 15 victims who were killed during the Bondi Beach attack, local Australian media outlets report.

Details of the 15 people who were killed have gradually begun to emerge in the 48 hours since the attack - including a 10-year-old girl named Matilda, and Holocaust survivor Alexander Kleytman.

We've gathered the details we know about the victims in our news article.

Virma Simonette
Reporting from Manila

We can bring you a bit more from the Philippines now, which comes after Australian police confirmed they were investigating a trip taken by the two alleged gunmen to the South East Asian country last month.

National Security Council assistant director general and spokesman Cornelio Valencia said the council is checking the suspects' possible links with terrorist groups in the Philippines.

Valencia said they are also checking their specific activities while in the country.

He said Philippine authorities are co-ordinating with their Australian counterparts on the matter.

Over the last couple of days, people have been gathering at the Bondi Pavilion where flowers have been laid to honour the victims.

Here are some of the latest images we've had through.

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Australian media, including the Sydney Morning Herald, is reporting that the second alleged gunman, Naveed Akram, has woken from his coma and is conscious in hospital.

9News reported that he is speaking with police.

As a reminder, there were two alleged gunmen linked to Sunday's attack. Sajid Akram - Naveed's father - was found dead at the scene, police say.

The BBC has approached the police for comment.

Katie Silver
Reporting from Bondi Beach

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The crowd has swelled to thousands down at Bondi Pavilion to mark 48 hours since the deadliest attack in Australia's recent history.

18:47 local time (07:47 GMT) represents two days since the incident took place.

Rabbis have been leading the crowd in songs and prayer as the sun sets on Bondi Beach.

They have been preparing to light a large menorah. The crowd is filled with many Jewish people and Bondi locals - many in tears.

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The names of the 15 victims who were killed Sunday at Sydney's Bondi Beach have just been read out at a memorial marking the deadly attack.

Edith Brutman, whose name has previously not been reported, was read out during the memorial.

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Over A$2 million has been raised for the “true Australian hero” who was filmed wrestling a gun from one of the attackers in the Bondi Beach mass shooting.

Video verified by the BBC showed Ahmed al Ahmed, 43, charging at one of the gunmen and seizing his weapon.

A GoFundMe page, external set up to support Ahmed has raised over A$2,150,000 (US$1,427,000: £1,068,000) in the aftermath of the shooting.

Ahmed, who was born and raised in Syria, was shot twice during the attack and has since undergone surgery for his wounds.

The fruit shop owner and father of two has been visited in hospital by both Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and New South Wales Premier Chris Minns, who have praised his "incredible bravery" during the attack.

Flowers have also been left outside the shop owned by Ahmed. One bunch is addressed to “the Bondi hero”.

Helen Sullivan
Senior Journalist, reporting from Bondi Beach

I live a five-minute walk from where the attacks happened. The park where it took place is where my mothers' group met for the first time, the playground one my daughter often visits.

It is likely we would have been at our local Bondi Beach that day, but we were away on holiday. We got back the next day.

I walked down to the Pavilion at 20:30 local time, and noticed a few candles burning in windows – a way people had been encouraged to show their support for Jewish Australians.

It was a cold night, windy and a little drizzly. On weeknight like this, it is often fairly empty down there. But now it was full of people coming to lay flowers, meet, or stand for a while.

What struck me was that while it was so full, it was very quiet. Occasionally there was the sound of crying, or sniffing. Soft talking, some gentle laughter. Some people responded with silence, others by trying to keep spirits up.

At one point I noticed people in the crowd looking at men in high-vis jackets bearing the name Zaka, the Israeli search and recovery team. The men were slipping Hanukkah geld – gold chocolate coins that are among the many traditions of the holiday – into some peoples' hands.

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Helen Sullivan
Senior Journalist, reporting from Bondi Beach

A small stand has been set up at the memorial site, where doughnuts are being handed out and Rabbi Yitzchok Barber and others offer mourners the chance to pray.

Rabbi Barber was born in Bondi more than 60 years ago.

"Life is short. We are in the hands of God. We have to pray, and we have to stick together. And light will always beat darkness," he tells me. "The darkness hurts. It really hurts." He has lost personal friends in the attack, he says.

He calls one of the life guards from the TV show Bondi Rescue, Anthony Harries-Carroll, over to him to demonstrate the prayer ritual.

He begins to wrap tefillin, narrow black straps attached to a small black box, around Harries-Carroll's arm, explaining, "we put it on the hand, the hand represents action. We put the box near the heart, it represents emotion".

He takes a second tefillin and places the box on Harries-Carroll's head, explaining that it represents intellect.