Alleged New Year’s Eve Terror Plot Targeted ‘Logistics Centers’ In Los Angeles Area, Official Sayshttps://t.co/RJ0Y7yqUCF https://t.co/UT27zKcDZl ...

For viewers who are watching their screens, they were actually just showing a moment ago surveillance footage. Um they had actually been able to film them. Here it is right here on your screen.Testing these bombs out in the Mojave Desert. Uh I understand we were just made aware at this press conference. It was after this video was taken that those arrests were made.And the authorities that just provided this briefing do believe that they have everyone who was involved in custody. ...

In direct response to the president's order, the attorney general issued a memo to our offices implementing and mobilizing federal law enforcement to prioritize and uh counter domestic terrorism and political violence investigations. As a result of those directives, we built this case. Both my office and the FBI have invested substantial resources into investigating and charging these organizations.And if anyone does not believe that members of these groups are organized, sophisticated, and extremely violen ...

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Gun Law Reform & Review - The government is considering tougher gun laws, including limits on the number of guns individuals can license and a review of licenses over time due to changing circumstances and potential radicalization [1][2] - The government aims to empower agencies to examine further actions in this area, potentially toughening existing gun laws modeled after the Howard government's reforms [3] - A key focus is on reviewing gun licensing conditions, potentially updating legislation, and addressing gaps and loopholes to ensure responsible gun ownership [5][6][8] Specific Case & Security Concerns - The father of the perpetrator owned six weapons legally, raising questions about current gun ownership limits and whether existing rules were followed [9][10] - The perpetrator was previously known to ASIO for involvement with Islamic State in 2019, highlighting potential issues with reviewing license conditions and identifying red flags [11] - Intelligence and policing communities are investigating associates and online chatter to prevent further attacks, while also addressing potential security gaps [13][14] Terrorism Designation & Investigative Powers - Designating the incident as a terror attack grants police more legislative power to investigate connections, track financial information, and interview potential associates [15][16]

Two gunmen opened fire during a Hanukkah event on December 14th at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. It was the country's worst mass shooting in nearly 30 years. >> Of shootings are extremely unusual in Australia.There's very strict gun laws here. In one video shown by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, an apparent bystander could be seen running up to the gunman and wrestling the firearm from him. >> One of the offenders has also been killed and one is in custody.This attack was designed to target Sy ...

A father and son were blamed for killing 15 people in Australia’s deadliest terror attack, opening fire on members of the Jewish community who had gathered to celebrate the start of Hanukkah at Sydney’s Bondi Beach https://t.co/qj9di9D3Fn ...

Breaking news. Just moments ago, the Australian health minister reports the death toll has risen risen rather in the Sydney terror attack. At least 16 are dead.That includes a child. One suspect is in custody. Another was killed and police removed several improvised explosive devices from a nearby vehicle they say is linked to one of the shooters.In Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had harsh words for Australian leaders >> about four months ago. I sent Prime Minister Albanese of uh Australia a lett ...

Since the start of the war in Gaza in 2023 Australia has seen a spate of antisemitic incidents, including arson attacks on synagogues. Muslim groups condemned Sunday’s terrorist attack in Sydney https://t.co/aEwgV5yhpq ...

And and Rob, I want to get back to the situation that we're seeing unfold in Bondi Beach. Um, if you can give our viewers a little bit of background on what has played out here. We know that there were at least 11 people that were killed by a gunman who targeted a Jewish celebration.Um the the rise of anti-semitism around the country is something uh that we talk about often on this show, but it also is a global problem in in this kind of environment. Um I mean, how do police even prevent something like this ...