Bondi Beach suspects filmed antisemitic video manifesto, Australian investigators say

Australian authorities are investigating the Bondi Beach shooting as a terrorist attack carried out by Sajid Akram and his son, Naveed Akram. A video manifesto found on Naveed's phone reveals the pair's antisemitic views and adherence to an ideology linked to Islamic State. The video, filmed partly in October, shows them condemning Zionists and practicing tactical movements with shotguns. The pair allegedly planned the attack for months, including the use of improvised explosive devices that failed to detonate. The December 14th attack resulted in 15 deaths. Sajid Akram was killed during the attack, and Naveed, who survived, faces murder and terrorism charges. The incident has heightened concerns about rising antisemitism in Australia, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was met with boos at a vigil for the victims.

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