A horrific terror attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney on Sunday, December 14, has left the world shaken. At least 15 people were killed and dozens more injured when two gunmen opened fire on families gathered for Hanukkah celebrations.
Among the victims were a 10-year-old girl, a Holocaust survivor, a British rabbi, a retired New South Wales police officer, and a French national. The suspected attackers, described as a father-and-son duo, have been identified as 50-year-old Sajid Akram and 24-year-old Naveed Akram. Sajid was declared dead at the scene, while Naveed remains in critical condition.
Australian authorities have confirmed that the attackers acted alone, motivated by extremism, and were not part of a larger cell, though both were previously interviewed by security services in 2019.
Ahmed al Ahmed: A Courageous Civilian
Amid the chaos, Ahmed al Ahmed emerged as a hero. The 43-year-old, originally from Syria, was in the area for coffee when the attack began. Initially taking cover behind parked cars, Ahmed sprang into action, leaping onto one of the gunmen’s backs in a tense struggle over the firearm.
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