Public inquiry launches investigation into antisemitism surrounding Bondi attack
Public inquiry launched to investigate antisemitism linked to Bondi Beach attack.
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Bondi Beach December Attack
Multiple charges filed against Naveed Akram in connection with December 14 antisemitic attack on Bondi beach that killed 15 people. Public inquiry opened focusing on antisemitism in Australia. Attack inspired by ISIS ideology with no external organizational support.
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2026-08-18 to 2026-11-15 · UTC publication dates
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December 14 attack on Hanukkah celebration at Bondi beach kills 15 people
Naveed Akram and his father Sajid opened fire during a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi beach near Sydney on December 14. The attack killed 15 people, making it the deadliest attack in Australia in three decades. Sajid Akram died during the attack.
Public inquiry into Bondi attack opens with focus on antisemitism in Australia
Public hearings began on Monday to investigate the Bondi beach attack. Retired judge Virginia Bell, presiding over the inquiry, opened proceedings noting a sharp rise in antisemitism in Australia linked to Middle East events. Conclusions from the inquiry are expected in December.
Bondi attack inspired by Islamic State ideology, authorities confirm
According to Australian authorities, the Bondi beach attack was inspired by Islamic State ideology. However, both men had no external assistance and were not part of any terrorist organization. Naveed Akram had been subject to an Australian intelligence investigation in 2019 for his links to ISIS.
Naveed Akram faces 19 additional charges in Bondi beach attack investigation
Naveed Akram, the 24-year-old accused of killing 15 people in an antisemitic attack on Bondi beach, faces 19 new charges including attempted murder with intent to kill and use of a firearm to resist arrest. These charges were added to his existing charges of terrorism, murder, multiple attempted murders, and explosives offenses.
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Suspect Faces Additional Charges in Ideologically-Motivated Beach Attack
Suspect charged in IS-inspired Bondi Beach attack that killed 15 people at Hanukkah event.