Accused Bondi beach killer appears in Sydney court for first hearing

France 24
by FRANCE 24
February 16, 2026
Accused Bondi beach killer appears in Sydney court for first hearing
Accused Bondi Beach killer Naveed Akram appeared in a Sydney court via video link on Monday for his first hearing, after authorities said he and his father carried out a December attack on a Jewish Hanukkah celebration. Akram faces terrorism and 15 murder charges. His father was shot by police.
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Originally published on France 24 on 2/16/2026