terrorism in Australia
Sydney Bondi Beach Attack Motivated by ISIS Ideology, Confirms PM Albanese
Dec 16, 2025 10:02 am CST
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirms the deadly mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach that claimed 15 lives during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration was motivated by Islamic State ideology. The father-son attackers, Sajid and Naveed Akram, opened fire on beachgoers, with authorities classifying it as an antisemitic terrorist act. Intelligence agencies had previously monitored the younger attacker due to concerning associations.
Hero Refugee Who Prevented Further Bloodshed in Sydney's Bondi Beach Attack Faces Uncertain Immigration Status
Dec 15, 2025 08:21 pm CST
A Middle Eastern refugee demonstrated extraordinary courage during a terrorist attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach by disarming a shooter, potentially saving numerous lives. Despite his heroic actions and having an Australian family, he remains on a temporary visa with no clear path to permanent residency after nearly a decade in the country. The attack, which killed 15 people, has been classified as an antisemitic terrorist incident targeting a Hanukkah celebration.
Deadly Antisemitic Attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach: Father-Son Gunmen Kill 15 at Jewish Hanukkah Celebration
Dec 15, 2025 03:39 pm CST
A father and son carried out Australia's deadliest shooting in decades, killing 15 people and injuring 42 at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach. The attackers, 50-year-old Sajid Akram and his 24-year-old son Naveed, deliberately targeted the Jewish community event. Australian officials confirmed the shooting was an act of antisemitism and terrorism, with Prime Minister Albanese vowing to "stamp out antisemitism" as world leaders offered condolences and support.
Deadly Antisemitic Attack at Bondi Beach: Father and Son Kill 15 at Jewish Hanukkah Celebration in Australia
Dec 15, 2025 03:39 pm CST
A father and son of Pakistani origin conducted Australia's deadliest mass shooting in decades, targeting a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach. The attack killed 15 people including Rabbi Eli Schlanger and injured 42 others, prompting global condemnation as an act of antisemitism and terrorism. Prime Minister Albanese vowed to stand with the Jewish community and combat rising antisemitism in Australia.
Former England Cricket Captain Michael Vaughan Recalls Terrifying Experience Near Bondi Beach Terror Attack
Dec 15, 2025 03:19 pm CST
Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan shares his harrowing experience of being just meters away from the Bondi Beach terror attack in Sydney that targeted a Jewish celebration. Vaughan describes the lockdown situation, his family's close call, and reflects on how the community is responding to this tragic event that claimed 15 lives.