Australian police say Bondi Beach attackers inspired by ISIL
Summary
Australian police report that two men carried out a deadly shooting at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach, inspired by the ISIL group. The attackers, a father and son, killed 15 people and injured 25 more. Police are investigating a related trip the suspects took to the Philippines before the attack.Key Facts
- Two men attacked a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach, killing 15 people.
- The attackers were inspired by the ISIL group, according to police.
- The suspects were a father named Sajid Akram and his son Naveed Akram.
- Sajid Akram died from police gunfire, and Naveed Akram is in critical condition.
- Homemade ISIL flags and an explosive device were found in their vehicle.
- The police are looking into the attackers' recent trip to the Philippines.
- This shooting is the deadliest mass shooting in Australia in almost 30 years.
- ISIL-linked groups are active in parts of the Philippines, despite losing strength in recent years.
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