Albanese: Bondi Beach Attack Driven by 'Islamic State Ideology'

• PM Albanese stated the Bondi Beach attackers, Sajid and Naveed Akram, were motivated by "Islamic State ideology."
• The father-son duo opened fire on Jewish crowds celebrating Hanukkah, killing 15 and wounding dozens.
• Naveed Akram was known to Australian intelligence in 2019 but was not deemed an imminent threat.
• Australia plans to tighten gun laws following the attack, which also reignited concerns about antisemitism.
• Israeli PM Netanyahu linked the attack to Australia's recognition of Palestinian statehood, while an Israeli official warned of targeted attacks on Jews.

Why It Matters: Bondi Beach attack's Islamic State link signals rising extremism and security challenges.