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Summary:

A shooting at a Hanukkah festival on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, on December 14, 2025, resulted in 15 deaths and over 40 injuries. The alleged gunmen were identified as Sajid Akram and his son, Naveed Akram. Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) previously investigated Naveed Akram in 2019 for potential links to the Islamic State group. Investigators reportedly found ISIS flags in the gunman’s car and believe the two men pledged allegiance to ISIS.

News Article:

Bondi Beach Shooting: One Gunman Previously Investigated for ISIS Links

Sydney, Australia – December 15, 2025 – The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) investigated one of the alleged gunmen involved in yesterday’s deadly shooting at a Hanukkah festival on Bondi Beach for potential connections to the Islamic State group six years ago, according to reports.

The attack, which occurred on Sunday, December 14, 2025, resulted in the deaths of 15 people and injuries to over 40 others. Authorities have identified the alleged gunmen as Sajid Akram, 50, who was killed in a shootout with police, and his son, Naveed Akram, 24, who is currently hospitalized in critical condition under police guard.

Public broadcaster ABC, citing a senior official involved in the counter-terrorism operation investigating the attack, reported that ASIO investigated Naveed Akram in 2019. He was believed to be closely linked to an Islamic State member arrested and convicted of preparing a terrorist act in Australia.

Counter-terrorism detectives reportedly believe that both Akrams pledged allegiance to Islamic State. Officials told ABC that two ISIS flags were discovered inside the gunmen’s vehicle.

ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess acknowledged that one of the gunmen was known to the agency, but was “not in an immediate threat perspective.” He added that a review of the events leading up to the shooting would be conducted.

While New South Wales police have declined to comment on the ABC report, ASIO has stated that it does not comment on individuals or ongoing investigations. The investigation into the Bondi Beach shooting is ongoing.

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