Bondi Beach Attack: ASIO Knew Attacker, Missed Warnings Questioned

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Moneycontrol•15-12-2025, 20:14
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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