Australia: Pro-Jihad Sympathiser Linked to Bondi Beach Incident Arrested with Weapons and Extremist Flags

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An Australian man who allegedly glorified the perpetrators of the antisemitic Bondi Beach massacre on social media has been taken into custody after police uncovered a cache of weapons, ammunition, and extremist material at his home.

Martin Thomas Glynn, a 39-year-old resident of Perth, was arrested on Tuesday following a police raid that revealed six rifles, nearly 4,000 rounds of ammunition, and flags linked to designated terrorist organisations Hamas and Hezbollah. Authorities said the discovery raised immediate alarm due to the volume of weaponry and the ideological material found alongside it.

According to prosecutors, officers also seized handwritten notebooks containing references to Adolf Hitler and the Holocaust, as well as a disturbing “shopping list” detailing items allegedly intended for the manufacture of explosives. These revelations were presented during a court hearing on Wednesday, NBC News reported.

The arrest follows Glynn’s alleged online praise for the father-and-son attackers involved in the Bondi Beach massacre, a terror incident that shocked Australia and left multiple people dead and injured. In one Instagram post cited in court, Glynn allegedly declared, “I just want to say that I, Martin Glynn, 100 per cent support the New South Wales shooters,” a statement authorities described as deeply concerning.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese strongly condemned the incident, reiterating the government’s zero-tolerance stance on hate-driven violence. “There is no place in Australia for antisemitism, hate and violent ideologies,” Albanese said in a statement posted on Instagram. He also praised Western Australia Police for swiftly identifying the threat and acting decisively to prevent potential harm.

The Bondi Beach attack itself resulted in extensive casualties. Naveed, one of the accused attackers, has been charged with 59 offences, including 15 counts of murder, 40 counts of causing harm with intent to murder relating to wounded survivors, and one count of committing a terrorist act. His father, who legally owned six rifles and shotguns, was shot dead by police at the scene while the attack was still unfolding.

Authorities further told the court that Glynn allegedly expressed “no sympathy for any casualties” in another social media post, justifying his views by referencing Palestinian deaths during Israel’s military campaign in Gaza following Hamas’ October 7, 2023, massacre in Israel.

Appearing in court without legal representation, Glynn denied being a violent extremist, claiming instead that he was merely a “doomsday prepper.” He insisted he had no intention of harming anyone and argued that his possession of extremist flags was not ideological, stating that he kept “around 50 different types” of flags stored in a box at his home.

Glynn also told the court that his views had become increasingly radical and outspoken in the aftermath of the Israel-Hamas conflict, though he maintained that his actions did not translate into violent intent. Authorities, however, continue to view the combination of weapons, extremist propaganda, and online rhetoric as a serious public safety concern.

The case has reignited debate in Australia over rising antisemitism, online radicalisation, and the risks posed by individuals who openly glorify terrorist violence while amassing weapons, even when claiming lawful ownership or benign intent.

(This Article was originally published by Jihad Watch)