Australian gun laws
Trump Condemns Radical Islamic Terrorism at White House Hanukkah Event Following Deadly Sydney Antisemitic Attack
Dec 17, 2025 11:12 am CST
President Donald Trump expressed solidarity with Australia and condemned radical Islamic terrorism during a White House Hanukkah celebration following an IS-inspired attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach that killed 15 people. The incident has prompted Australian officials to consider strengthening the country's gun laws in what would be the most significant firearms reform since 1996.
Sydney Bondi Beach Shooting Tragedy: Echoes of Australia's Port Arthur Massacre and the Transformation of National Gun Laws
Dec 14, 2025 08:37 pm CST
The recent mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach during a Jewish gathering has claimed 11 lives, reviving memories of Australia's deadliest mass murder - the 1996 Port Arthur massacre that killed 35 people. This tragedy led to landmark gun control reforms under Prime Minister John Howard, including a nationwide ban on automatic and semiautomatic weapons, strict licensing requirements, and a successful gun buyback program that removed over 650,000 firearms from circulation.