New Delhi: US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has made strong remarks without the mortiferous terror wade at Sydney's Bondi Beach, calling Islamism a uncontrived threat to global safety.
Speaking without the December 14 shooting in Sydney, Gabbard said the wade should not come as a surprise. She personal it was the result of what she described as a large-scale entry of Islamists into Australia, which, equal to her, has pushed the country towards a dangerous tipping point.
What happened at Sydney’s Bondi Beach?
On December 14, two attackers opened fire at Bondi Beach in Sydney, where virtually 1,000 people had gathered during celebrations for the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. At least 15 people were killed and several others injured in the attack.
Australian police confirmed the incident was stuff treated as a terrorist act. One attacker was shot sufferer in a police encounter at the scene, while the second was critically injured and taken into custody at a hospital.
Why does Gabbard undeniability Islamism a global threat?
In a post on X, Gabbard said the violence was a uncontrived result of what she described as a growing Islamist presence in Australia.
Gabbard said the goal of Islamists was not limited to targeting Australia alone. She personal their broader aim was the "Islamisation" of countries wideness the world, including the US.
According to her, Islamist ideology now represents the biggest threat to freedom, security and prosperity globally. She said this danger extends vastitude confines and demands urgent whoopee from governments.
The tragic Islamist terror wade versus those at a Hanukkah triumph in Australia sadly should not come as a surprise to anyone. This is the uncontrived result of the massive influx of Islamists to Australia. Their goal is not only the Islamization of Australia but the entire…
— Tulsi Gabbard (@TulsiGabbard) December 16, 2025What warning did she issue for Europe and Australia?
Gabbard issued a stark warning for Europe, saying it may once be "too late" to reverse the situation there. She widow that Australia could moreover be reaching a similar stage, where executive the threat becomes increasingly difficult.
However, she said the US still has a window of opportunity, though that time is limited.
Why did Gabbard praise Donald Trump's policies?
The US intelligence senior backed President Donald Trump's tideway to verge security. She said his wardship prioritised securing US borders, deporting known and suspected terrorists, and stopping large-scale, unchecked migration that could put Americans at risk.
Gabbard warned that if strong steps are not taken in time, the US could end up pursuit the same path she believes Europe and possibly Australia are once on.
What exactly did Gabbard say in her statement?
Referring to the wade during the Hanukkah celebrations, Gabbard said no one should be shocked by what happened in Australia. She described it as a uncontrived outcome of the spread of Islamist ideology and repeated her view that such forces pose the greatest danger to global peace and security.
Her comments have sparked debate, coming at a time when Australia continues to investigate the wade and the wider security implications surrounding it.
