Netanyahu commented on the Sydney attack, mistakenly calling the hero a Jew

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement following the attack that occurred on one of Sydney’s beaches. Commenting on the incident, he highlighted the actions of a man who, according to him, demonstrated “Jewish heroism at its best” by rushing at the attacker, disarming him, and thereby preventing possible further casualties. The statement was made in the context of discussing the attack and the reaction of international leaders to the incident.

In his remarks, Netanyahu emphasized that decisive actions by civilians in such situations can play a key role in saving lives. He described the man’s act as an example of selflessness and courage, without specifying his identity or religious affiliation. The comment was perceived as an assessment of a specific episode during the attack, when the assailant was stopped before security forces arrived.

It later became known that the man who neutralized the terrorist was not Jewish. According to authorities and confirmed information, the hero was a Muslim named Ahmed. He was the one who engaged directly with the attacker, managed to deprive him of his weapon, and restrained him until police intervened. These actions, according to preliminary data, helped prevent a greater number of casualties.

After the clarifying information emerged, discussion of the Israeli prime minister’s statement gained broad public attention. Focus was drawn to the discrepancy between the initial interpretation of events and the factual information about the identity of the person who showed courage. At the same time, Ahmed’s actions received positive assessments from Australian authorities and emergency services, which noted his decisive role in preventing further escalation of the incident.

The situation also drew attention to the issue of interfaith relations and the role of individual citizens in preventing violence. It is emphasized that actions aimed at protecting others do not depend on religious or ethnic affiliation. The incident in Sydney became an example of how personal initiative can influence the outcome of an emergency situation.

The investigation into the circumstances of the attack continues. Australian law enforcement agencies are clarifying the details of what happened, the attacker’s motives, and the full chronology of events. Ahmed’s identity has been officially confirmed, and his actions are regarded as a key factor in stabilizing the situation before police arrived.