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Sydney gunmen identified as father and son, reportedly possessed ISIS flag

The Times of Israel reports: “The gunmen in the terror attack that targeted a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, killing at least 15, have been identified by authorities as Naveed Akram, 24, and his father Sajid, 50. The son was investigated in 2019 — reportedly over ties to ISIS — but was cleared after six months, officials said.

The two men’s identities and histories were publicized as Australia, its Jewish community and the wider Jewish world continued to grapple with the fallout from the attack, which was one of Australia’s bloodiest shootings in history and the deadliest antisemitic massacre outside Israel since October 7, 2023.

According to Australia’s ABC outlet, both gunmen are believed to have pledged allegiance to the ISIS terror group.

An official from the country’s Joint Counter Terrorism Team told the outlet that an ISIS flag had been found in their car close to the attack, and police said Sunday that an improvised explosive device was found in a car linked to one of the attackers…”

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