Pahalgam Terror Attack Ignored, Same Jihad Now Reaches Australia: Arab Expert Calls for Action Against Pakistan

The recent terror attack at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach, which has claimed at least 15 lives, has reignited a global debate on Islamist extremism and alleged Pakistan-backed jihadist ideology. The attack occurred during a public gathering to celebrate the Jewish festival of Hanukkah, intensifying concerns over the sharp rise in anti-Jewish violence in several parts of the world.

According to New South Wales Police, two attackers—identified as a father and son of Pakistani origin—opened fire at the crowded beachfront. One of the attackers was killed in a police encounter, while the other remains critically injured. Nearly 30 people, including two police officers, were wounded in the attack.

The incident has drawn strong international reactions. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the Australian government of failing to adequately protect the Jewish community, citing a disturbing increase in antisemitic attacks across the country. Australia’s earlier policies of open migration are also being questioned amid concerns over internal security and radicalization.

Arab geopolitical expert Amjad Taha has directly linked the Bondi Beach attack to what he described as a Pakistan-backed jihadist ideology. In a widely shared social media post, Taha recalled that he was present in Bondi Beach shortly before the attack and drew parallels with earlier incidents of terrorism in India.

“Months ago, India faced Pakistan-supported Islamic jihadist terrorism in Kashmir, but the world chose to ignore it,” Taha wrote. “Now the same ideology has reached Austria and Bondi Beach, targeting the Jewish community with deadly consequences.”

Taha further alleged that Pakistan has recently supplied weapons to Sudan’s Muslim Brotherhood-linked forces, which have been accused of causing over 80,000 deaths. Calling for global accountability, he stated that tolerance toward extremism has only emboldened terror networks.

“Antisemitism is no longer limited to fringe hatred. In many places, it is protected, excused, and even encouraged—whether in the East or in Australia,” he said. “Since October 7, the warning signs were clear. When hatred is ignored, it grows. When terrorism is excused, it multiplies. What we are witnessing today is the result.”

The Bondi Beach attack has once again highlighted the global nature of extremist violence and raised urgent questions about international responsibility, counter-terrorism cooperation, and the need to confront state-supported radical ideologies before they claim more innocent lives.