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Mass Shooting Tied to IS-Linked Training in Philippines

12/16/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Sajid Akram and Naveed Akram traveled to the Philippines for military-style training before the Bondi Beach mass shooting, which killed 15 during a Hanukkah celebration.
Naveed Akram was linked to Australia’s pro-Islamic State network and under ASIO scrutiny since 2019, but was not deemed a current threat.
Investigators found two IS flags in their car while probing ties to jihadist groups.
Neither Akram was on a terrorism watchlist.

History

Historical Context

The Bondi Beach mass shooting on December 14, 2025, targeted a Jewish community event, killing 15 people and injuring 42. This incident reflects rising domestic terrorism concerns in Australia, particularly since the Gaza war began in October 2023. The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation had monitored Naveed Akram since 2019, highlighting ongoing threats from radicalized individuals linked to extremist groups like ISIS.

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Story summary

Sajid Akram and Naveed Akram traveled to the Philippines for military-style training before the Bondi Beach mass shooting, which killed 15 during a Hanukkah celebration.
Naveed Akram was linked to Australia’s pro-Islamic State network and under ASIO scrutiny since 2019, but was not deemed a current threat.
Investigators found two IS flags in their car while probing ties to jihadist groups.
Neither Akram was on a terrorism watchlist.

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