At least 16 people are dead, including one of the gunmen, and 42 others are injured (among them two police officers) in a terrorist attack in Bondi, Australia that authorities say was designed to target the Jewish community.
The two gunmen, a father and son of Pakistani origin, opened fire on December 14, 2025, at the 'Chanukah by the Sea' event, killing at least 16, including two rabbis and a 10-year-old girl. New South Wales police labeled it a terrorist attack targeting the Jewish community, with an ISIS flag found in the attackers' car; one gunman died at the scene, the other critically injured. Syrian-born Muslim immigrant Ahmed al-Ahmed's brave intervention likely saved lives, earning praise from NSW Premier Chris Minns as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the antisemitic 'act of pure evil' and called for unity amid rising tensions.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised Ahmed Al Ahmed for his heroic efforts to disarm a gunman during the terror attack at Bondi Beach. The Prime Minister described Ahmed as a "hero" for his quick thinking and bravery under fire. Ahmed Al Ahmed, a 43-year-old shop owner, came forward in the moment of extraordinary courage to stop a terrorist attack during a Hanukkah gathering. Despite sustaining two gunshot wounds, Ahmad, who is originally from the Syrian city of Idlib, remains under medical care and is now a household name in Australia. His actions have been recognized internationally, highlighting the impact of individual courage during mass casualty events, reported Firstpost, a Canadian news organization.
Arsen Ostrovsky, one of the Zionists who spent the past two years justifying Israel’s genocide and supporting Israel’s bombing hospitals in Gaza, was injured in yesterday's attack. It turns out that the "selfie man" Arsen Ostrovsky was able to take a selfie of himself after getting shot in the head. Let me get this straight, you have just been shot at and your immediate reaction is to whip out your phone and take a selfie? What a scumbag!
By the way, Ostrovsky says his family moved to Australia just two weeks ago with the goal of helping combat rising antisemitism. Ostrovsky is International Human Rights lawyer who happened to block me on his Twitter and Facebook accounts while debating the Israeli genocide in Gaza. He was a lucky dog!
Also, according to Google’s technical data, six days before the Sydney shooting operation, the name Naveed Akram was searched in the United States and Israel. This search activity suggests a potential connection to the incident although it is not explicitly confirmed as the cause. The odd of this attack was a false flag like 9/11, the Lavon Affair, the attack on USS Liberty, and Epstein victims say there are tapes of Donald Trump and other world leaders having sex with 'many girls' recorded by Jeffrey Epstein, remains to be seen.
Crime Minister Netanyahu falsely claimed that the man who stopped the shooter was Jewish. Since when did Netanyahu and his ilk ever care about anyone but themselves? He doesn't care about antisemitism in Australia. In fact, he still believes that the IDF does not target civilians in Gaza despite the fact his top military leaders just confessed that over 83% of the people killed in Gaza are civilians.
My favorite lie told by Netanyahu was in 2015, when he said, "Hitler did not want to exterminate Jews. It was the Mufti of Jerusalem, Haj Amin al-Housseini, who planted the idea of extermination of European Jewry in Adolf Hitler's mind." The truth is, no one in our modern world has done more damage to Jews and Judaism than Benjamin Netanyahu.
Footage has emerged showing Narellan Cemetery in southwestern Sydney desecrated with pig heads and other animal remains following the Bondi massacre. Community leaders have condemned the desecration, warning it causes further pain, anger and division.
Ahmed Al Ahmed, the bystander who confronted an attacker during the Bondi Beach mass shooting, is recovering in a Sydney hospital after undergoing surgery. The 43-year-old father of two and local fruit shop owner was shot while intervening to stop further violence. His family says he remains in stable condition and will require ongoing treatment. Authorities and community leaders have widely praised his actions, crediting his courage with saving lives.
Biased media intimate headlines about the shooting read, "Muslim Terrorists kill 11 at Jewish festival on Australia's Bondi Beach." More honest and objective reporting would have read, "A Muslim hero stops Bondi mass shooting." When an Australian man, Brenton Tarrent, then aged 28, killed 51 people and injured 89 more, during Friday prayer in Christchurch, New Zealand, no one in the media gave a damn then what his religion is or called him a "Christian terrorist." The same goes about the genocide in Gaza, no none blames the Jewish faith behind it.
The NSW premier Chris Minns tweeted, “Our heart bleeds for Australia’s Jewish community tonight. I can only imagine the pain that they’re feeling right now to see their loved ones killed as they celebrate this ancient holiday.”
Humanity has no color, race, or religion.
The Quran said in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:32): "Whoever saves a life, it will be as if they saved all of humanity". This verse is often cited to highlight the sanctity of human life and the immense value placed on preventing harm to any individual, regardless of their background. This is Islam and Ahmad is a true Muslim. An outstanding act of courage! He should be honored and acknowledged for his outstanding act of courage. A Go Fund Me has already been set up and it has set pretty record of over one $1 already as of last night!
In fact, I should add here that the name Ahmad is mentioned once in the Quran, specifically in Surah As-Saff (61:6), where Jesus refers to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon them both) as having a name that is Ahmad. This verse highlights the significance of the name Ahmad in the context of the Quran.
I wish Ahmad, the two police officers, and the other injured Jewish victims a speedy recovery. Ahmad is asking for your sublocations don't forget him as well as the other victims.
Mahmoud El-Youseph is a Palestinian freelance writer and retired U.S. Air Force veteran. He writes on U.S. foreign policy, Middle East affairs, and justice. Email: elyousseph6@yahoo.com
"Reach out for those who ignored you, give to the one who deprived, and forgive those who oppressed you." ~ Prophet Mohammad (Peace be upon him)
