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Jewish leaders condemned a Sydney Morning Herald cartoon by Cathy Wilcox that depicted a conspiracy involving Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, accusing it of promoting anti-Semitic tropes and hate, with the Zionist Federation of Australia comparing it to Nazi propaganda.
New South Wales has passed a bill to strengthen firearm laws, restrict protests, and ban terrorist symbols following the Bondi Beach massacre, amid protests by pro-Palestinian groups claiming the laws threaten free speech. The legislation includes limits on firearm capacity, new restrictions on protest activities, and measures to combat terrorist symbols, with ongoing debates and legal challenges from activist groups.
A police officer, Cesar Barraza, is praised for his heroic action in shooting and ending the Bondi Beach massacre, where attackers with rifles and shotguns killed at least 15 people. The attack, believed to be inspired by ISIS, was stopped by Barraza from about 45 meters away with a handgun, highlighting police bravery and raising questions about preparedness and equipment. The incident marks Australia's worst mass shooting in nearly 30 years.
Two suspects involved in the Bondi Beach massacre in Sydney traveled to Davao, Philippines, last month, raising concerns about ISIS-related activities in the region, although their exact actions remain unclear.