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Bondi Beach Attackers Filmed Manifesto Fueling Outrage
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- Australian police say the Bondi Beach shooting suspects filmed a manifesto filled with antisemitic and Islamic State themes.
- The accused, Sajid Akram and Naveed Akram, allegedly planned the attack for months and used firearms and failed explosives.
- Prime Minister Albanese was booed at a memorial, while opposition leader Sussan Ley received cheers for criticizing current government policies.
Authorities in Australia report the father and son responsible for the Bondi Beach attack filmed a video expressing antisemitic views and support for Islamic State ideologies.
Sajid Akram, 50, and his son Naveed Akram, 24, allegedly prepared the attack over several months, with only Naveed surviving and now facing murder and terrorism charges.
Police referenced a video found on Naveed Akram’s phone that “displayed the pair’s political and religious views and appear to summarise their justification for the Bondi terrorist attack.”
According to investigators, the video showed the men “condemning the acts of Zionists” while adhering to extremist ideology linked to Islamic State.
“There is evidence that the Accused and his father meticulously planned this terrorist attack for many months,” police allege.
Some footage from October depicted the suspects firing weapons and behaving tactically in a wooded area.
Both attackers attempted to use improvised explosive devices, but authorities say these failed to detonate as intended.
This incident has led to increased concerns over rising antisemitism in Australia, with Jewish leaders criticizing the government’s lack of action.
Naveed Akram is seen in official documents conducting firearms training ahead of the Bondi Beach attack during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration.
The December 14 attack resulted in the deaths of 15 people and left dozens injured.
The father died during the incident, while the son, recovering from critical injuries, now faces prosecution.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was met with boos at a vigil attended by roughly 10,000 people, while Sussan Ley, leader of the opposition, received cheers after pledging to reverse recognition of a Palestinian state.
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