Australian PM Anthony Albanese announces bravery awards for heroes of Bondi Beach terror attack

Ahmed al Ahmed (in white) seen disarming one of the assailants. PIC COURTESY/X/@Osinttechnical

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced plans on Thursday for a national bravery award to recognise civilians and first responders who were quick to act during the antisemitic terror attack that left 15 dead and has cast a heavy shadow over the nation's holiday season.

Albanese said he plans to establish a special honours system for those who placed themselves in harm's way to help during the attack on a beachside Hanukkah celebration, like Ahmed al Ahmed, a Syrian-Australian Muslim who disarmed one of the assailants before being wounded himself.

The proposed honours would recognise those who are nominated and recommended for bravery or meritorious awards under the existing Australian Honours and Awards system for their actions during and after the attack.

Sajid Akram, who was killed by police during the December 14 attack, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram are accused of perpetrating Australia's worst massacre since 1996.

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