Bondi Beach Terror Suspect Charged with 59 Offenses, Including 15 Murders in Antisemitic Attack
Naveed Akram faces 59 charges, including 15 murders and a terrorist act, for the antisemitic Bondi Beach shooting during Hanukkah, killing 15 and injuring many.
Overview
Naveed Akram, 24, faces 59 charges, including 15 counts of murder and a terrorist act, for the antisemitic mass shooting at Bondi Beach targeting Jews celebrating Hanukkah.
The attack, designated as an ISIS-inspired terrorist incident, resulted in 15 fatalities and left over 20 people injured, with some still receiving hospital treatment across Sydney.
Naveed Akram and his father, Sajid Akram, perpetrated the attack, with Sajid killed by police. Improvised explosive devices were found, and Sajid legally obtained the weapons used.
Naveed Akram was charged after waking from a coma and did not apply for bail. His next court appearance is April 8, with the case adjourned until April 2026.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the NSW government are pushing for stricter gun control measures and have pledged to eradicate antisemitism in response to the incident.
Analysis
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FAQ
Prosecutors cite the discovery of ISIS flags and improvised explosive devices at the scene and allege the attack was ideologically driven; authorities have described the incident as ISIS-inspired in charging documents and public statements.
Naveed Akram faces 59 charges, including 15 counts of murder and a terrorism-related offence; he was charged after waking from a coma, did not apply for bail, and his next court appearance is scheduled for April 8 with the case adjourned until April 2026.
Naveed’s father, Sajid Akram, participated in the attack and was killed by police during the incident; investigators reported finding improvised explosive devices and that Sajid had legally obtained the weapons used in the attack.
Fifteen people were killed in the attack and more than 20 were injured; some victims remain hospitalized across Sydney receiving treatment following the incident.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the New South Wales government have pushed for stricter gun-control measures and pledged efforts to eradicate antisemitism in response to the Bondi Beach attack, according to public statements reported after the incident.
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