December 23, 2025 – Israel Headlines

1Australian state set to pass tougher gun laws after Bondi attack

Story gist: New South Wales plans to pass tougher gun laws following the Bondi attack. Activist groups will challenge NSW protest laws on free speech grounds, as pro-Gaza demonstrators chanted ‘globalise the intifada’ at victims’ vigils.
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Activist groups to challenge NSW protest laws on right to free speech grounds
— The Guardian
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Australian state set to pass tougher gun laws after Bondi attack
— Reuters
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Pro-Gaza ghouls’ insult to victims as they chant ‘globalise the intifada’
— The Australian
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Bias summary: Left-leaning Guardian highlights activist challenges to NSW protest laws, emphasizing free speech protections. Center Reuters neutrally reports the state’s tougher gun laws post-Bondi attack, focusing on policy facts. Right-leaning Australian uses inflammatory tone calling pro-Gaza protesters ‘ghouls’ for disrespecting victims with ‘globalise the intifada’ chants, stressing outrage over activism.

2Israel approves closure of IDF-controlled Army Radio

Story gist: Israel’s government approved the closure of the IDF-controlled Army Radio station after 75 years of operation.
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Israeli government approves controversial closure of Army Radio after 75 years
— CNN
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Israel: Netanyahu to shut down respected army radio station
— DW
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Israel approves closure of IDF-controlled Army Radio
— The Jerusalem Post
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Bias summary: Left-leaning CNN frames the closure as ‘controversial,’ emphasizing its 75-year history to evoke loss. Center outlet DW calls the station ‘respected’ and attributes the decision directly to Netanyahu via ‘shut down.’ Right-leaning Jerusalem Post uses neutral language, stressing ‘IDF-controlled’ ownership without qualifiers on reputation or controversy, implying routine administrative action.

3Netanyahu to discuss Iran, next phase of Gaza plan with Trump

Story gist: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to meet former U.S. President Donald Trump. Netanyahu will discuss Iran and the next phase of the Gaza plan.
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Netanyahu plans to brief Trump on possible new Iran strikes
— NBC News
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Netanyahu to discuss Iran, next phase of Gaza plan with Trump
— Reuters
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning NBC frames Netanyahu briefing Trump on ‘possible new Iran strikes,’ emphasizing potential military escalation against Iran. Center Reuters uses neutral language on discussions of Iran and Gaza plan phases. Right-leaning coverage absent, omitting perspectives likely highlighting U.S.-Israel alliance strengths or Trump-Netanyahu rapport.

4How investigators pieced together the plot to target Bondi

Story gist: A man accused of attacks in Bondi allegedly made pipe bombs and underwent firearms training in the weeks prior. Investigators pieced together the plot targeting Bondi.
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Pipe bombs and firearms training: what the man accused of the Bondi attacks allegedly did in the weeks before
— The Guardian
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How investigators pieced together the plot to target Bondi
— Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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‘Missing piece’: Expert on Bondi terror attack
— News.com.au
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Bias summary: Left-leaning Guardian details the accused’s alleged preparations with pipe bombs and firearms training, emphasizing specifics of actions. Center ABC neutrally outlines investigators’ process in assembling the plot. Right-leaning News.com.au labels it a ‘terror attack’ and spotlights an expert on a ‘missing piece,’ stressing terrorism and unresolved elements.

5The Islamic State Is ‘Back.’ In Reality, It Never Went Away

Story gist: Media reports highlight ongoing Islamic State activities in hotspots including Bondi Beach in Australia, Africa, and Syria. A terror attack in Australia prompts discussions of persistent ISIS presence and global networks.
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From Bondi Beach to Africa and Back to Syria: Where Are Islamic State Hotspots Today?
— Haaretz
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The Islamic State Is ‘Back.’ In Reality, It Never Went Away
— World Politics Review
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Australia terror attack exposes ISIS resurgence as experts warn of global jihadist networks
— Fox News
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Bias summary: Left-leaning Haaretz maps global ISIS hotspots from Australia to Syria in an inquisitive tone, emphasizing locations. Center World Politics Review corrects the ‘back’ narrative, stating ISIS never departed, with analytical framing. Right-leaning Fox News stresses the Australia terror attack exposing resurgence and expert warnings on jihadist networks, using urgent security emphasis.