Photos of Photos of Rabbi Eli Schlanger with IDF soldiers soldiers have been widely shared online following his death in the Bondi Beach attack. The Chabad emissary had documented trips to Israel during the Gaza campaign, according to his own posts. The most powerful story: Muslim hero Ahmed al Ahmed tackled a gunman and saved Jewish lives. NSW Premier called him a "genuine hero." The Palestinian Authority and Iran condemned the attack, expressing "unequivocal rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism." Israeli PM Netanyahu used the tragedy to criticize Australia's consideration of Palestinian statehood. Critics argue his reasoning doesn't align with reality—over 140 countries recognize Palestine without such violence. Police say 15 victims were killed. Authorities have not linked the rabbi's Israel support to the attack motive; the investigation remains ongoing.
