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Bondi Survivor Forgives Gunman: 'It's About Me'
2 Feb
Summary
- Survivor Ya'akov Tetleroyd offered forgiveness to his father's attacker.
- He was shot in the elbow at the Bondi Beach terror attack.
- Ya'akov finds parallels with Danny Abdallah, who forgave those who killed his children.
A survivor of the Bondi Beach terror attack has chosen to forgive the individuals responsible for the violence that claimed his father's life and nearly cost him an arm. Ya'akov Tetleroyd, who was shot in the elbow during the December 14th incident, stated his forgiveness is a 'selfish thing' that aids his own healing process by releasing anger and resentment.
His father, Boris Tetleroyd, a 68-year-old, tragically died in the attack. Ya'akov learned of his father's death days after being placed in an induced coma. He shared that his father was a 'decent human being and a proud Jew.'
Ya'akov found common ground and support with Sydney father Danny Abdallah. Mr. Abdallah and his wife previously gained international attention for forgiving the driver who killed their three children and niece in 2020. Mr. Abdallah emphasized that forgiveness is a choice, made to protect oneself and family.
