Shooters in Bondi Trained for Attack in Australia (Police)
The Australian Prime Minister pledged to tighten laws against hate speech after the Bondi attack.
SUMMARY
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pledged to tighten laws against hate speech and extremism following a shooting attack at a Jewish celebration on Bondi Beach that killed 15 and injured dozens. The suspects trained with firearms and recorded videos condemning "Zionists" and showing links to the Islamic State. Albanese apologized to the Jewish community and affirmed protection of their religious and social rights.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Australian Prime Minister pledged to tighten laws against hate speech and extremism.
- 15 people killed and dozens injured in a shooting attack at Bondi Beach.
- Suspects trained with firearms and recorded videos condemning "Zionists."
- Prime Minister apologized to the Jewish community and affirmed protection of their rights.
CORE SUBJECT
Bondi shooting attack and its legal and political repercussions
Meanwhile, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pledged to tighten laws against hate speech and extremism, offering his apology to the Jewish community in the country.
Australian authorities accuse Naveed Akram and his father Sajid of opening fire during a Jewish celebration at Bondi Beach on December 14, resulting in 15 deaths and dozens injured. Police shot Sajid Akram (50 years old) during the assault, while Naveed (24 years old) was injured. Police announced his transfer from the hospital to prison on Monday.
Police documents revealed that the accused "trained with firearms" in rural New South Wales before the attack. Photos were published showing the two suspects firing rifles and moving in a manner described by police as "tactical."
Additionally, police reported that the two men recorded a video condemning "Zionists" before carrying out their attack.
They appeared in a video found on one of their phones, sitting in front of an Islamic State flag, reciting verses from the Quran, then discussing "their motives behind the Bondi attack."
The documents also stated that Sajid and Naveed Akram conducted a reconnaissance trip to Bondi Beach days before their attack.
Australia observed a moment of silence on Sunday at 6:47 p.m. (07:47 GMT) to mark one week since the attack.
Albanese vowed to adopt stricter laws regarding hate speech.
On Monday, the Prime Minister said, "We will not allow terrorists inspired by the Islamic State to win. We will not let them divide our community, and we will overcome this together."
He added, "As Prime Minister, I feel the weight of responsibility for the atrocity committed during my term, and I am sorry for what the Jewish community and our country as a whole have experienced," emphasizing that "the government will work daily to protect Australian Jews, to safeguard their fundamental right as Australians to be proud of who they are, to practice their religious rituals, to educate their children, and to fully engage in Australian society."
KEYWORDS
MENTIONED ENTITIES 6
Anthony Albanese
👤 Person_MaleAustralian Prime Minister
Naveed Akram
👤 Person_MaleAccused shooter in Bondi attack
Sajid Akram
👤 Person_MaleNaveed Akram's father and accused in Bondi attack
Bondi Beach
📍 Location_CityLocation of the attack in Australia
Islamic State
🏛️ OrganizationTerrorist organization linked to the attack
Australian Police
🏛️ OrganizationAuthority investigating the attack and arresting suspects
NOTABLE QUOTES 2
"We will not allow terrorists inspired by the Islamic State to win. We will not let them divide our community, and we will overcome this together."
Context: Australian Prime Minister's statement on the attack and extremism
"As Prime Minister, I feel the weight of responsibility for the atrocity committed during my term, and I am sorry for what the Jewish community and our country as a whole have experienced."
Context: Official apology to the Jewish community after the attack