Overview
- Ahmed al‑Ahmed arrived in the United States for specialist care and was escorted on arrival by FBI personnel, according to posts he shared from Los Angeles.
- He visited the Rebbe’s Ohel in New York with Rabbi Yehoram Ulman and is scheduled to be honored at the Colel Chabad gala, reflecting cross‑community gratitude for his actions.
- Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke granted Israeli bystander Gefen Bitton permanent residency during a hospital visit, giving him access to ongoing support as he recovers from multiple surgeries.
- Hospitals report six patients remain admitted following the December 14 Islamic State‑inspired attack that killed 15 and wounded dozens at the Bondi Hanukkah event.
- Naveed Akram remains in custody facing 59 charges, including 15 counts of murder, as mourners continue farewells such as the funeral for victim Peter Meagher.