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Australia Enacts Tougher Gun Laws After Deadly Hanukkah Attack

12/16/2025

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced stricter gun laws after a Sydney Hanukkah attack that killed at least 15.
The attack was carried out by Sajid and Naveed Akram, a father-son duo with ties to the Islamic State (ISIS).
Albanese faced criticism for linking the attack to right-wing extremism.
Naveed Akram had previously been investigated by Australian authorities for ties to ISIS.

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced stricter gun laws after a Sydney Hanukkah attack that killed at least 15.
The attack was carried out by Sajid and Naveed Akram, a father-son duo with ties to the Islamic State (ISIS).
Albanese faced criticism for linking the attack to right-wing extremism.
Naveed Akram had previously been investigated by Australian authorities for ties to ISIS.