Australian police have stated that the two men accused of the Bondi Beach antisemitic terror attack acted alone and were not part of a wider terrorist network, despite the discovery of homemade Islamic State flags in one suspect's vehicle. The attack, which occurred during the Jewish festival Hanukkah, left fifteen people dead and dozens injured. Ahmed al Ahmed, hailed as a hero, described how he intervened to stop one of the gunmen, risking his own life to protect others. Authorities found no evidence the suspects received training abroad, and Sydney is planning a public commemoration for the victims, with officials urging the community to show resilience and defiance by participating in New Year's Eve events.