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Bondi Gunmen Motivated by Islamic State, Says Australian PM

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Dec 16, 2025
The Bondi Beach shooting raises alarms as links to ISIS emerge, posing significant implications for ongoing protests. Conversations delve into the attackers' travels for training and the bravery of bystanders recorded in dramatic footage. UK media's controversial connections between pro-Palestine activism and violence spark heated debate. Meanwhile, discussions shift to global political tensions as MI6 warns of a more dangerous world, while tech advancements are said to challenge post-war institutions. Lastly, Trump shakes things up with his $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC.
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INSIGHT

Bondi Attack Linked To ISIS Training

  • The Bondi Beach shooters appear linked to ISIS with flags found and travel to Mindanao for militant-style training.
  • Aaron Bastani and Kieran Andrieu stress this undermines claims tying the attack to pro-Palestine protests.
ANECDOTE

Heroic Dashcam Confrontation Captured

  • Dashcam shows Boris Gurman tackling a shooter and disarming him during the Bondi massacre.
  • Drone footage then shows the couple later found among the 15 victims, illustrating heroic but tragic intervention.
INSIGHT

UK Media Redirects Blame To Pro-Palestine Chants

  • UK media shifted focus from an Islamist attack in Australia to blaming pro-Palestine chants like 'From the river to the sea'.
  • Hosts criticize this as narcissistic and politically opportunistic misdirection.
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