Two arrested in Sydney after fake gun pointed at synagogue; Gaza official's health deteriorates in detention

Two men have been arrested and charged in Sydney after allegedly pointing a fake gun at Jewish worshipers outside a Chabad synagogue in Double Bay. Police responded quickly after the incident occurred around midday Saturday, tracking the suspects' vehicle and confiscating an imitation pistol. The suspects, aged 22 and 25, are reportedly French nationals working as Uber Eats drivers, according to the synagogue's rabbi. He reassured congregants that there was no ongoing threat and that the fake firearm was determined to be a water gun. The incident occurred in an area not far from Bondi Beach, which experienced a mass shooting in December.

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I want to reassure everyone that our CSG security team and NSW Police responded quickly and professionally. There is no ongoing threat, and we will keep the community informed should there be any further updates.

In a separate development, the health of Gaza hospital chief Hussam Abu Safiya, who is also a Hamas officer, has reportedly worsened significantly while in Israeli detention. Physicians for Human Rights claims his life is in immediate danger following a visit by his lawyer to the Rakefet interrogation facility. The lawyer stated that Abu Safiya sustained severe injuries to his head, eyes, ears, and neck, and appeared extremely weak and frightened. He was transferred to the facility on June 24.

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