Bondi Beach Massacre: Son's Shocking Alleged ID, IDF Links Exposed as Hoax | Australia
False social posts claimed suspect Naveed Akram, one of the Bondi Beach shooters, was ex-IDF soldier “David Cohen.” A Facebook profile of Cohen is viral. | World News
A devastating attack on a Jewish celebration at Bondi Beach in Australia has left 16 people dead and over 40 injured. The December 14 attack was carried out by a father-son duo, Sajid Akram, 50, and Naveed Akram, 24. Authorities have confirmed that the attack was motivated by antisemitism. Sajid Akram was killed at the scene, while Naveed Akram was critically injured and taken into custody.
According to reports, Naveed Akram had been on the radar of Australia's security agency (ASIO) for alleged ties to an Islamic State-linked cell. However, a bizarre claim circulating on social media suggests that Naveed Akram, whose real name is allegedly David Cohen, was a former IDF soldier. This claim has been thoroughly debunked by authorities, as there is no evidence of any link between the perpetrators and the Israeli Defence Forces.
A Facebook profile allegedly belonging to David Cohen has been shared online, with a photo of Naveed Akram. However, this is a clear case of misinformation, and authorities have not confirmed any connection between Naveed Akram and the IDF. Additionally, a Google Trends screenshot claiming to show Naveed Akram's name being searched in Tel Aviv on the day of the shooting has also been exposed as a hoax.
The investigation into the attack is ongoing, with police finding improvised explosive devices in a vehicle linked to the suspects. The father, Sajid Akram, held a valid firearms license and had six registered guns, which were used in the attack. As the investigation continues, authorities are working to uncover the motives behind this tragic event and bring those responsible to justice.