Under Siege: Hostages Taken in Central Sydney

The transcript covers a developing siege situation at the Lindt Cafe in Sydney's central business district, involving hostages and gunmen reportedly linked to ISIS. The area, including the Channel 7 building, has been evacuated, and a no-fly zone is in place. The situation is reminiscent of previous terror raids in Australia, which thwarted a plot in Sydney. Live updates show tactical police on the scene, with media coverage highlighting the unfolding events.

Where did the siege incident take place?

• Lindt Cafe in Martin Place

• Reserve Bank of Australia

• Sydney Opera House

• Bondi Beach

What was displayed prominently during the siege?

• A banner of peace

• A flag linked to ISIS

• A protest sign

• A national flag

What was the response to the suspicious package at the Opera House?

• The package was removed

• It was confirmed as safe

• The area was evacuated

• It was ignored

What previous event is linked to the current siege?

• A political protest

• A series of terror raids

• A natural disaster

• A sports event

What is the role of the police during the siege?

• They are conducting a press conference

• They are negotiating with the gunmen

• They are evacuating nearby buildings

• They are monitoring the situation with tactical units