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21-12-2025
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a review into the country's police and national intelligence agencies following a terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, where 15 people were killed. The attack, which was declared a terrorist incident, was carried out by two gunmen, a father and son, who were inspired by Islamic State ideology. The government has also announced plans to tighten gun controls, while the New South Wales premier is pushing to crack down on hate speech. A national day of reflection is being held on Sunday, with a minute's silence observed at 18:47 (07:47 GMT) - the time when the attack began.
Entities: Anthony Albanese, Bondi Beach, Sydney, Islamic State, Naveed Akram • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-12-2025
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a gun buyback plan less than a week after a terrorist attack at Bondi Beach, where 15 people were killed. The attack was carried out by Sajid Akram and his son Naveed, who were inspired by ISIS ideology. The government plans to pay gun owners to surrender surplus, newly banned, and illegal firearms, and will split the cost with state and territorial administrations. The move is seen as a step towards tightening gun laws, which were previously relaxed, allowing Sajid Akram to own six high-powered rifles. The attack has sparked widespread outrage and calls for stricter gun control. A national day of reflection is planned for Sunday to honor the victims.
Entities: Anthony Albanese, Sajid Akram, Naveed Akram, Bondi Beach, Sydney • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-12-2025
Hundreds gathered in Sydney to mourn the youngest victim, 10-year-old Matilda, of a terrorist attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, which killed 15 people. American Rabbi Leibel Lazaroff, 20, was among those wounded and is recovering in a Sydney hospital after being shot multiple times while trying to help a wounded police officer. Lazaroff's parents, who lead the Chabad Jewish Center at Texas A&M University, flew to Sydney and shared their son's story of bravery during the attack.
Entities: Matilda, Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia, Leibel Lazaroff • Tone: emotional • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-12-2025
Eli Sharabi, a former Hamas hostage who spent 491 days in captivity, warned Australian leaders about the dangers of rising antisemitism months before a deadly shooting at Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah event. Sharabi met with Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and Foreign Minister Penny Wong in June and urged them to speak out against antisemitism, warning that a hate crime would occur if they didn't. The attack at Bondi Beach left at least 15 dead and dozens wounded, and Sharabi said it reminded him of the persecution of European Jews in the 1940s. Sharabi, who lost his wife and two daughters in the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, has been advocating for the release of remaining hostages and has spoken to Jewish communities and world leaders about his experience.
Entities: Eli Sharabi, Hamas, Australia, Bondi Beach, Richard Marles • Tone: emotional • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-12-2025
The article discusses the impact of a recent terrorist attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, on the Jewish community. The attack, which killed 15 people, has heightened fears and a sense of vulnerability among Australian Jews, who have experienced a rise in antisemitic incidents since the Hamas-led attack on Israel in October 2023. The community is struggling to balance their Jewish identity with the fear of being targeted. Many are criticizing the government for not doing enough to address the rise in antisemitism and improve security measures.
Entities: Rebecca Di Veroli, Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia, Jewish community • Tone: emotional • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-12-2025
A vigil was held at Bondi Beach to mark one week since a terrorist attack that killed 15 people. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was booed upon arrival, while former Prime Minister John Howard received cheers. The event featured a minute's silence, speeches, and the lighting of a candle. Speakers, including David Ossip, president of the New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies, called for a royal commission into the attack and praised the bravery of Ahmed Al-Ahmed, who disarmed one of the gunmen. The NSW government announced plans to ban the phrase 'globalise the intifada' in a crackdown on 'hateful' rhetoric.
Entities: Anthony Albanese, John Howard, David Ossip, Bondi Beach, New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies • Tone: emotional • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
