Ahmed el Ahmed, a Muslim who arrived from Syria nearly 20 years ago, disarmed one of the suspected gunmen, who officials said were inspired by ISIS.
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Bondi Suspects Were in Southern Philippines, Where ISIS Is Active
It remains unclear what the two men did there last month.
Here’s the latest.
The two men who killed 15 people on Sunday were driven by “Islamic State ideology,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told Australia’s public broadcaster.
Albanese Vows to Toughen Gun Laws After Deadly Bondi Shooting
The police said on Monday that they expected to bring criminal charges against the surviving suspect, who is in a coma after being shot by the police.
After Bondi Beach Attack, Australia Is Urged to Act Faster Against Antisemitism
Jillian Segal, the country’s special envoy to combat antisemitism, said the deadly incident was shocking but not surprising amid a rise in violence targeting the Jewish community.
Australian Leaders Promise to Tighten Gun Laws After Bondi Beach Attack
The prime minister’s office said officials agreed that Australia needed “immediate” reform, including new restrictions on who is allowed to own firearms.
Ahmed el Ahmed, Who Tackled One of the Bondi Beach Gunmen, Is Recovering in a Hospital
Video of Ahmed el Ahmed disarming one of the gunmen has gone viral, and officials around the world have hailed his bravery.
How the Bondi Beach Shooting Unfolded at a Hanukkah Celebration
Two men toting long guns opened fire on hundreds of people who were celebrating Hanukkah on Bondi Beach in Sydney, the core of the Australian city’s Jewish community.
Some Australian Jews Accuse the Government of Failing to Heed Warnings
A troubling rise in antisemitic attacks and incidents in recent years have left some feeling anger after the kind of deadly attack they felt was sure to happen.