Belongings of members of the Jewish community are seen at the scene of a shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney on December 15, 2025. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP)
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Moneycontrol16-12-2025, 14:38

Bondi Beach Terror: ISIS-Inspired Father-Son Duo's Radicalization, Philippines Trip Probed

  • Mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach left 15 dead, identified as a terrorist act.
  • Father-son duo, Sajid and Naveed Akram, named as alleged perpetrators inspired by Islamic State.
  • Extremist material, including ISIS flags, was found in the attackers' vehicle.
  • Naveed Akram had past links to a pro-Islamic State network and controversial cleric Wisam Haddad.
  • Authorities are investigating the Akrams' recent trip to the Philippines for potential extremist connections.

Why It Matters: This story reveals how foreign radicalization can fuel domestic terrorism.

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