Australian PM apologises over Bondi attack, calls for tougher hate laws
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologized to the Jewish community on December 22, 2025, following the Bondi Beach attack on December 14th that killed 15 people at a Hanukkah ceremony. The attack, which authorities are investigating as an act of terrorism, involved suspects Sajid Akram and his son Naveed, who police believe were inspired by ISIL (ISIS). Sajid was killed by police, while Naveed is hospitalized and charged with multiple offenses, including murder and terrorism. Albanese pledged to protect Jewish Australians and announced plans for stricter hate speech laws and gun legislation in response to the nation's deadliest mass shooting in decades. Police investigations revealed the suspects meticulously planned the attack for months, including firearms training, and recorded videos condemning "Zionists."
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