https://bsky.app/profile/bnonews.com/post/3m7ws7si2q22l Just to try to highlight something somewhat positive... A bystander Ahmed al Ahmed, father of two, disarmed one of the gunmen. The shooter...
Just to try to highlight something somewhat positive... A bystander Ahmed al Ahmed, father of two, disarmed one of the gunmen. The shooter later retreated back to the second shooter and rearmed himself but this was all time that he wasn't firing, and the second gunman redirected his fire.
ETA: per the link below he was injured and is undergoing surgery for his injuries.
For me, this is a reminder of how interconnected Jews all over the world are. I wouldn't call myself particularly well connected, but I'm in a few WhatsApp groups and people were talking about...
For me, this is a reminder of how interconnected Jews all over the world are. I wouldn't call myself particularly well connected, but I'm in a few WhatsApp groups and people were talking about personal connections to people who were injured (to ask for prayers, typically with a full Hebrew name)
All of them were on the East coast of the US, and 3 people in a small group chat had a personal connection to someone there today.
New South Wales Police say 11 people have been killed in a shooting at Bondi Beach targeting the Jewish community, with 29 taken to hospital - including a child
An event being held at the beach to mark the start of Hanukkah had more than 1,000 in attendance, police say
A rescue bomb disposal unit has also been deployed after police found a vehicle which they believe has several improvised explosive devices
The death toll has risen to 15 now--if someone with title editing privileges could update that, it would be appreciated. Names of the victims that have been released so far: Senseless tragedy.
Names of the victims that have been released so far:
Tributes have been paid to some of the victims of Sunday's shooting. At least 15 people have been confirmed dead, but not all have been named:
Matilda: The 10-year-old - the youngest victim - has been described by one of her former teachers as "a bright, joyful, and spirited child who brought light to everyone around her"
Eli Schlanger: The British-born rabbi, 41, was one of the organisers of the event. The father-of-five is remembered by his cousin as a "caring, loving person who would do anything to help another person"
Peter "Marzo" Meagher: A retired detective sergeant - who had served for 40 years in the NSW Police Force - was working as a freelance photographer at the event. He was "much loved", his rugby club said
Alexander Kleytman: A Holocaust survivor, he had been attending the Hanukkah celebrations with his children and grandchildren, according to the Jewish organisation Chabad. It said he died shielding his wife
Dan Elkayam: A French national, he was described as an "extremely talented and popular" football player by his club in Sydney. A friend said he was "always smiling, so friendly and loved by everyone"
Tibor Weizen: The 78-year-old was a "beloved" member of the Bondi Chabad Synagogue, according to the organisation. Chabad said he was killed trying to shield a family friend
Marika Pogany: The 82-year-old was remembered as "a terrific person, excellent bridge player, and an even better friend," by her bridge club, the Sydney Morning Herald reported
Rabbi Yaakov Levitan: He was the secretary of the Sydney Beth Din, a Jewish religious institution, according to Chabad, which described him as a "popular coordinator" of its activities in Sydney
Reuven Morrison: A longtime Melbourne resident who had migrated to Australia from the former Soviet Union in the 1970s, Chabad said he was "a successful businessman whose main goal was to give away his earnings to charities dear to his heart"
Two other victims were Boris Gurman (retired mechanic) and Sofia Gurman (postal worker), a married couple who willingly gave their lives trying to disarm one of the gunmen. Although they didn't...
Two other victims were Boris Gurman (retired mechanic) and Sofia Gurman (postal worker), a married couple who willingly gave their lives trying to disarm one of the gunmen. Although they didn't succeed, they did slow the gunman down and likely saved a number of lives.
Additional info: Gift link Live Updates: Police Say They Plan to Charge Suspect in Hanukkah Shooting in Sydney Two unnamed attackers - father and son. The father was killed, the son is injured but...
Two unnamed attackers - father and son. The father was killed, the son is injured but likely to survive and will be charged. The father was a shooting club member with a hunting license giving him the right to possess a long arm weapon. He owned six guns.
There were two improvised explosive devices that were disabled. The son was "known" to police but not in any way that made them suspect a terrorist attack.
The hero who tackled one of the gunmen is having surgery for his injuries.
The prime minister stated they will be reviewing the gun clubs and hunting licenses laws. The head of NSW wants guns to be harder to import.
I don't know anything about Australian politics, so this is a knee jerk reaction to a single quote, but it's nice to see a bare-minimum reasonable response to an event like this.
The prime minister stated they will be reviewing the gun clubs and hunting licenses laws. The head of NSW wants guns to be harder to import.
I don't know anything about Australian politics, so this is a knee jerk reaction to a single quote, but it's nice to see a bare-minimum reasonable response to an event like this.
Australia have a history of taking action to control guns after mass shootings, I'm relieved to see that attitude hasn't changed due to the political winds of that last decade.
Australia have a history of taking action to control guns after mass shootings, I'm relieved to see that attitude hasn't changed due to the political winds of that last decade.
This is the largest mass shooting here in something like 30 years, which was a massacre bad enough that the conservative government of the time pushed through sweeping gun control reforms against...
This is the largest mass shooting here in something like 30 years, which was a massacre bad enough that the conservative government of the time pushed through sweeping gun control reforms against the objection of much of their own party.
There's a certain level of national pride and accomplishment that our gun control laws have largely been effective and that this is the sort of thing that really shouldn't happen here. I think the fact that we had previously gone through this big controversial national conversation about the issue decades ago kind of helps.
An event like this acts as a stark reminder that there's still work to be done and loopholes to be plugged.
https://bsky.app/profile/bnonews.com/post/3m7ws7si2q22l
Just to try to highlight something somewhat positive... A bystander Ahmed al Ahmed, father of two, disarmed one of the gunmen. The shooter later retreated back to the second shooter and rearmed himself but this was all time that he wasn't firing, and the second gunman redirected his fire.
ETA: per the link below he was injured and is undergoing surgery for his injuries.
For me, this is a reminder of how interconnected Jews all over the world are. I wouldn't call myself particularly well connected, but I'm in a few WhatsApp groups and people were talking about personal connections to people who were injured (to ask for prayers, typically with a full Hebrew name)
All of them were on the East coast of the US, and 3 people in a small group chat had a personal connection to someone there today.
The death toll has risen to 15 now--if someone with title editing privileges could update that, it would be appreciated.
Names of the victims that have been released so far:
Senseless tragedy.
Two other victims were Boris Gurman (retired mechanic) and Sofia Gurman (postal worker), a married couple who willingly gave their lives trying to disarm one of the gunmen. Although they didn't succeed, they did slow the gunman down and likely saved a number of lives.
Additional info: Gift link
Live Updates: Police Say They Plan to Charge Suspect in Hanukkah Shooting in Sydney
Two unnamed attackers - father and son. The father was killed, the son is injured but likely to survive and will be charged. The father was a shooting club member with a hunting license giving him the right to possess a long arm weapon. He owned six guns.
There were two improvised explosive devices that were disabled. The son was "known" to police but not in any way that made them suspect a terrorist attack.
The hero who tackled one of the gunmen is having surgery for his injuries.
The prime minister stated they will be reviewing the gun clubs and hunting licenses laws. The head of NSW wants guns to be harder to import.
I don't know anything about Australian politics, so this is a knee jerk reaction to a single quote, but it's nice to see a bare-minimum reasonable response to an event like this.
Australia have a history of taking action to control guns after mass shootings, I'm relieved to see that attitude hasn't changed due to the political winds of that last decade.
This is the largest mass shooting here in something like 30 years, which was a massacre bad enough that the conservative government of the time pushed through sweeping gun control reforms against the objection of much of their own party.
There's a certain level of national pride and accomplishment that our gun control laws have largely been effective and that this is the sort of thing that really shouldn't happen here. I think the fact that we had previously gone through this big controversial national conversation about the issue decades ago kind of helps.
An event like this acts as a stark reminder that there's still work to be done and loopholes to be plugged.