Naveed Akram, the 24-year-old survivor of Sunday’s horrific mass shooting at Bondi Beach, has been formally charged with 59 offences, including 15 counts of murder and one count of committing a terrorist act.
The charges follow the deadliest shooting in Australia since 1996, which targeted a Hanukkah celebration and claimed the lives of two rabbis, a 10-year-old girl, and a Holocaust survivor. Akram, currently recovering from critical injuries sustained during the attack, faced his first court hearing from his hospital bedside as police waited for his medication to subside to ensure he understood the gravity of the legal proceedings.
Charges have now been laid on the alleged Bondi terrorist attacker 24-year-old, Naveed Akram. There are 59 in total, including 15 counts of murder, and one count of committing a terrorist act.
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His father, 50-year-old Sajid Akram, was killed by police at the scene. Investigations remain focused on a suspicious three-week trip the father-son duo took to Davao, Philippines, in November, which authorities suspect was for military-style training. As the Jewish community mourns the “unspeakable loss” of Rabbi Eli Schlanger, who was farewelled in a massive funeral on Wednesday, 17 victims remain hospitalized across Sydney.
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who faces criticism from some community leaders over his handling of rising antisemitism, has defended his government’s record while acknowledging the profound national trauma. The case has been adjourned until April 2026, as Australia struggles to reconcile with an attack police say was driven by Islamic State ideology. The recovery for the survivors and the broader city will take years.
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