Bondi Beach Terror: ISIS Praises Deadly Attack, Australian PM Vows Crackdown

• ISIS called the Sydney Bondi Beach mass shooting, which killed 15 people, a 'matter of pride' but did not claim responsibility.
• The attack was carried out by a father-son duo, Sajid Akram (killed) and Naveed Akram (injured, charged with 59 offenses including murder and terrorism).
• Australian authorities believe the attack was inspired by Islamic State ideology.
• Sajid Akram, originally from Hyderabad, India, migrated to Australia in 1998.
• Australian PM Anthony Albanese announced a crackdown on hate speech and extremist propaganda, considering new laws.

Why It Matters: ISIS praised the deadly Bondi Beach shooting, which authorities link to Islamic State ideology, prompting a government crackdown.