Ahmed al Ahmed, a 43-year-old fruit shop owner and father of two, has been identified as the bystander who heroically disarmed one of the Bondi Beach attackers. Video footage verified by the BBC shows Mr. Ahmed tackling the gunman and seizing his weapon, sustaining bullet wounds to his arm and hand in the process, and is currently recovering in hospital after surgery. The shooting, which occurred during a Hanukkah celebration and has been declared a terrorist incident targeting the Jewish community, resulted in fifteen fatalities and dozens injured. Police have confirmed the attackers were a father and son, with the father dead at the scene and the son in critical condition.
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After the attack on Sydney, Netanyahu’s immediate response was to point the finger at Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and it’s a move that has sparked considerable debate. The core of Netanyahu’s criticism rests on a letter sent to Albanese in August, where he reportedly warned the Australian government about its policies, claiming they were fostering antisemitism within the country. This assertion, made in the wake of a horrific incident, is understandably generating strong reactions, particularly given the timing and context. It is important to note that many people are understandably hurt by Netanyahu’s commentary, in light of the tragedy.
The immediate reaction from various corners is one of condemnation, with many criticizing Netanyahu’s comments as insensitive and opportunistic.… Continue reading
A senior law enforcement official has identified Naveed Akram, from Sydney’s south-west, as one of the alleged shooters in the Bondi Beach attacks. Police raided Akram’s home in Bonnyrigg on Sunday evening. The attacks, which occurred during the first night of Hanukkah, resulted in at least 12 fatalities. Authorities confirmed that one gunman was killed and another was critically injured and in custody, though it remains unclear which was Akram. According to NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon, one of the shooters was known to authorities, but was not considered a person of interest.
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