Police inspect at the scene of a shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney on December 15, 2025. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP)
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Bondi Beach Attack: ASIO Knew Attacker, Missed Warnings Questioned

  • Bondi Beach shooting, Australia's deadliest mass attack in decades, prompts questions about missed warning signs and preventability.
  • The attackers were identified as Sajid Akram (50, killed by police) and his son Naveed Akram (24, arrested).
  • ASIO confirmed one attacker, Naveed Akram, was known to the agency and previously investigated for links to an Islamic State cell, but not deemed an immediate threat.
  • Concerns were raised about the speed of the police response and conflicting reports on whether authorities had prior intelligence.
  • The attack highlights rising antisemitism in Australia, a trend previously flagged by ASIO, with calls for stronger action.

Why It Matters: Australia faces tough questions on intelligence failures and rising antisemitism after the shooting.

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