Australian PM says 'Islamic State ideology' drove Bondi Beach gunmen
Summary
A father and son, motivated by Islamic State ideology, carried out a mass shooting at Bondi Beach, killing 15 and injuring dozens, prompting calls for stricter gun laws in Australia.
Key Points
- A father and son motivated by Islamic State ideology carried out a mass shooting at Bondi Beach, killing 15 people and injuring dozens.
- The gunmen, Sajid Akram and his son Naveed, traveled to the Philippines before the attack, possibly meeting Islamist extremists.
- Naveed Akram had been known to Australian intelligence since 2019 but was not deemed an imminent threat.
- Australian leaders agreed to tighten gun laws following the attack, reviving debates on gun control and antisemitism.
