Julian McMahon was born and raised in Australia before moving to the United States to become a TV and movie star, stealing fans’ hearts around the globe. Upon finding success with roles in Nip/Tuck, Charmed and FBI, Julian’s acting career soared, which likely made his parents proud. Julian was the son of late former Australian Prime Minister, Sir William McMahon, and Sonia Rachel, Lady McMahon, both of whom died before Julian’s shocking death in 2025.
Below, learn about Julian’s early life and family.
Who Was Julian McMahon’s Father, Sir William McMahon?
Julian’s father, Sir William, a.k.a Billy McMahon, was a politician and served as Australia’s 20th prime minister. The Sydney native served in the Liberal Party of Australia as its leader and previously worked in ministerial positions for 20 years. William held the longest continuous political service in Australian history.
Before becoming a politician, William served in the Australian Army. He earned the rank of captain, follow by major, and he served in World War II.
Julian’s father died in March 1988 in his sleep at the age of 80.
Who Was Julian McMahon’s Mother, Sonia McMahon?
Sonia was a philanthropist and socialite, who is remembered for promoting charitable fundraisers and various organizations that supported the community. She was also on the board of the Sydney Children’s Hospital.
Before marrying William in 1965, Sonia worked as an occupational therapist. The couple had a 25-year age gap, and they stayed together through the end of William’s life.
Lady Sonia died at the age of 77 in April 2010 following a battle with cancer. She had been living with melanoma before she died, according to The Sydney Morning Herald. Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that grows quickly and can be fatal.
Like his mother, Julian also died of cancer, though it’s still unclear what type of cancer he had.
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Julian McMahon’s Childhood & Family Background
Julian was born in Sydney and was raised alongside his sisters, Melinda and Deborah. He attended the same private all-boys school that his father went to: Sydney Grammar School.
Initially, Julian wasn’t interested in acting and had actually dreamed of being a rugby player and becoming an army cadet, he told Female.com in a past interview. He attended the University of Sydney to briefly study law, then the University of Wollongong to study economics before leaving to begin a modeling career.
During a separate interview with the Herald Sun in January 2018, Julian opened up about his childhood and being raised by a politician.
“So, it wasn’t that extreme (in the McMahon house), but my parents were still working out how to parent,” Julian noted. “My Dad, for example, he was born in 1908 — that’s a very different time to what it was when he was raising me. He must have gone through a strange misunderstanding of how you were parented in 1908 versus how you parent in 1972; it would have been so conflicting.”
Did Julian McMahon Have Kids?
Yes, Julian was a father to one child, his daughter, Madison McMahon. He shared Madison with his ex-wife Brooke Burns.
Who Is Julian McMahon’s Wife?
Julian married his wife, Kelly McMahon, in 2014. The couple kept their life together away from the public eye, but Kelly accompanied him to a few events and premieres over the years.
Prior to his marriage with Kelly, Julian was married to his ex-wife Brooke from 1999 to 2001, and they welcomed their daughter, Madison, in June 2000, according to Wake Forest University Athletics.
Before marrying Brooke, Julian was married to his first wife, Dannii Minogue, from 1994 to 1995. Dannii is the younger sister of Kylie Minogue.
Maintaining harmony on a flight can be challenging. Aeroplanes are infamous for their cramped conditions, with limited space to stretch out and relax.
When combined with the prospect of being surrounded by strangers for several hours, it’s enough to make anyone stressed before the plane even takes off. Add in the potential for fellow passengers to exhibit poor etiquette, turning the journey into an excruciating experience.
However, one woman was left feeling “shaken up” after a recent flight where she was confronted by another passenger who took umbrage at her using one of the standard features available to all on board.
The disgruntled passenger insisted that she couldn’t recline her seat – despite it being an overnight flight where most passengers were keen to get some sleep.
In a Reddit post, the woman detailed how she attempted to recline her seat in order to sleep, only for her chair to “pop back upright” as the woman seated behind her was “shoving it forward” to prevent her from reclining.
Eventually, the woman managed to recline her seat, but this incensed the other passenger who accused her of reclining “too far back”.
She penned: “I tried to recline my seat, and it popped back upright. I tried again and realised the lady behind me was shoving my seat forward. I tried again, and she yelled at me that I couldn’t recline my seat.
“I was very shaken up by the interaction, so I just stayed upright for like 10 minutes until I could see a flight attendant nearby. I was able to quickly recline and have my chair click into place so she couldn’t shove it forward.
“She raised her voice at me again, and I told her everyone on the whole plane gets to recline their seat. She said I was reclining too far back, though I told her my seat was in the same position as the person sitting in front of me.”
The woman recounted how the confrontation left her feeling “so uncomfortable” and deprived her of rest during the flight.
Additionally, she pointed out that the disgruntled woman was “petite” and should not have been inconvenienced by the reclined seat, especially since a taller man seated next to them also advised the complainer to “calm down”.
The incident sparked an outpouring of sympathy from online commenters who understood both perspectives of the argument.
Some acknowledged that the situation is a “doomed situation” given the limited legroom on planes, which makes it hard for passengers to be comfortable when seats are reclined, but affirmed the right of each passenger to choose to recline their seat.
One commenter remarked: “It’s such a doomed situation all around. [With] some people, you are literally crushing their legs, and it’s horrifically uncomfortable to sit fully upright if you nod off. Aeroplane hell.”
Another weighed in, suggesting: “Airlines are responsible for our conflict. Either give all of us more room or remove the reclining seat option.”
And a third shared their support, posting: “If the seats are able to recline, people are going to recline in them… it’s a pretty simple concept. Sorry you had to deal with that passenger, but I’m glad you kept your seat reclined.”
What’s the right way to use genAI in a job search, including creating an application and resume? “GenAI is best used as a support tool in the job search process and not as a replacement for your personal insight and experience. It can help with identifying relevant keywords, structuring your resume, and drafting content, but the final product should include the human touch. Most employers can recognize AI-generated responses, so the better way to connect is by genuinely expressing your character and interest in the role and company.
“As more applicants rely on AI to help generate materials, personalization is more important than ever. Employers want to see how you’ve applied your skills in real-world scenarios: the systems you’ve built, the teams you’ve led, the solutions you’ve brought, and the skills you’re continuing to build. They’re looking for traits that can’t always be captured by a generic, AI-polished resume. Use genAI to help with structure and clarity, but make sure your own contributions and voice come through.”
Are people relying too much on AI for job searches now and, if so, why is that bad? “There needs to be a thoughtful balance when using AI throughout the job search process. While genAI is becoming a common tool for applicants, human interaction remains essential. Building professional connections or leveraging referrals continues to be one of the most effective ways to land a role.
Currently, you can get the Amazon Echo Spot for $45, down from $80. The 44 percent discount brings the smart alarm clock to a new all-time low. The deal is available on each of the color options, Black, Glacier White and Ocean Blue.
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Amazon launched the new Echo Spot in 2024, five years after it canned an initial iteration. It’s not too different than its predecessor, though its front is split between a screen and a speaker. Amazon also got rid of its camera, which made some people uncomfortable for a bedside table device. Of course, it offers Alexa integration so you can use the voice assistant for everything from getting the time to playing music. That includes controlling smart home devices as well, and you can even pick up the Echo Spot bundled with an Amazon Basics smart light bulb for an extra $5.
Elsewhere in the Amazon devices ecosystem, more smart speakers have received discounts. The Echo Dot is 36 percent off and down to $32, while the Echo Pop is 45 percent off and down to $22 for Prime members only. Neither of those are record-low prices, but they are the best discounts we’ve seen in 2025 so far.
Jurassic World Rebirth is now playing in theaters, and Gareth Edwards’ installment in the massive franchise takes the series in a slightly new direction, ditching the planet-changing events of Jurassic World Dominion to tell a smaller-scale story involving a team of mercenaries and a stranded family on an island that is home to an abandoned research facility. Among the usual dinosaurs that fans have come to expect in these films is a new assortment of mutated hybrids that cause plenty of problems for our cast of characters. The main threat is the monstrous Distortus-Rex, which nearly kills one of the main characters towards the end of the film. As it turns out, that was Edwards’ original intention all along.
While speaking with USA Today about the film, Edwards discussed the ending of Jurassic World Rebirth, particularly the scene in which Duncan Kincaid (Mahershala Ali) lures the D-Rex away from Zora (Scarlett Johansson), Henry (Jonathan Bailey), and the Delgado family. Audiences are led to believe that Duncan is dead in a tragically edited final sacrifice scene, only for it to be revealed that Duncan made it out when he lights another flare, with the team picking him up on their boat before the movie ends. Edwards would tell the magazine that “My first gut feeling was to kill him, and that’s what I tried to do.” Edwards had shot the scene so that Duncan would not make it out.
What if the T-Rex was even scarier? ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ seeks to answer that question with a truly monstrous mutation.
The filmmaker would go on to say, “The director’s cut had him dying, and I played it to the studio, and they said, ‘Is there any version where we could just see him living?'” Studio notes have long been blamed for the outcome of high-profile disasters, such as Joss Whedon’s version of Justice League. Thankfully, that wouldn’t be the case for Rebirth, as Edwards would relent and change Duncan’s fate, which would actually work in the movie’s favor.
‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Almost Featured Some Intense Dinosaur Fights
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As with most great discoveries for a good scene in a movie, Edwards would find in the editing process that Duncan’s survival would help to subvert expectations, explaining that “Because it’s written and filmed for him to die, all the little tropes and subconscious things you would do to (set that up) are happening in the movie, So then, weirdly, I think it’s a surprise when he lives, because we’ve played all the cards you play when someone’s about to have their last moment.” The fact that Edwards didn’t change anything around the setup would prove to make Duncan’s survival effective for audiences.
The director relented, hilariously admitting that “It was one of those occasions where sometimes the studio knows what they’re on about.” It’s very rare that we hear about a filmmaker who actually appreciated a studio note, making Jurassic World Rebirth that much more of an interesting production. The interview with USA Today would also reveal that there was a version of the ending where the T-Rex would kill the D-Rex, until Edwards was convinced by his visual effects supervisor that the fact he didn’t go that route (like most other Jurassic films have) is what makes Rebirth special.
While it would have been fun to see Dinosaurs fight, it’s commendable that Edwards and the production team were well aware of the tired tropes that have dominated the franchise and seemed to avoid them in the service of a better story. Jurassic World Rebirth might not have been as well-received critically as some might have hoped, but it still feels like a step in the right direction for a franchise that has lost its way. Hopefully, Edwards can return to this world in a future installment.
The crime drama Ozark follows the Byrde family’s journey from their relatively small money-laundering business to running a criminal enterprise in Missouri. Ozark has often been compared to Breaking Bad, but it deals with a very different kind of criminal world. While Breaking Bad shows the descent of one man, Ozark shows more of the family’s will to survive.
The characters in Ozark begin the show as comparatively small-time criminals. Financial advisor Marty Byrde (Jason Bateman) launders money for a drug cartel, but his life changes when they murder his partner. Thinking quickly, Marty claims that he can launder $500 million in five years if he moves to the Ozarks. Ozark lasted for four seasons, with reviewers wondering if Marty’s gamble would eventually pay off.
While Ozark came to a proper but somewhat open-ended finish, the audience was divided over the final episodes of the show. The fates of Ozark‘s main characters often felt unfair, with some getting away with major crimes and other fan-favorite characters being wronged. That said, upon re-watching the show, it is actually a perfect ending.
Ozark’s Ending Got A Mixed Response, But It Was Perfect For The Netflix Show
Ozark Avoided The Controversial Ending The Sopranos Gave Us
The four seasons of Ozark increase the threat against the Byrde family until it seems that there are only three plausible choices left for their fate. It appeared that the Byrde family was destined for escape, prison, or death. The final episode, “A Hard Way To Go,” answered this question, but it got a very mixed response from viewers.
Netflix’s Ozark replacement show has now spent the past two weeks as the #1 English show on Netflix’s global streaming charts with 11.6 million views.
Ozark‘s ending is not as over-dramatic or explosive as that of Breaking Bad, and it stays consistent with the tone of the show. It is more realistic than the ending of many crime shows, which often prioritize fan service over realism, and the message that riches can shield one from criminal consequences is more true to real life than many would admit.
Additionally, Netflix shows are often gritty and unflinching, without seeing a neat, happy ending as necessary. By the end of Ozark, the Byrde family has become virtually untouchable, and Jonah’s (Skylar Gaertner) shocking twist sees him finally choose to join his family’s criminal empire. This corrupt but grounded finale was ultimately perfect for the Netflix show, despite dividing its viewers.
The Ozark finale is the lowest-rated episode of the show, with 6.7/10 on IMDb.
In contrast, The Sopranos has one of the most controversial finales of all time, with its protagonist seemingly being murdered, but no confirmation as the screen cuts to black. This unexpected and unsatisfying conclusion also divided its fanbase and overshadowed the rest of the show, which was otherwise a masterpiece. Ozark‘s ending looked set to mirror the Sopranos finale, but one detail was changed.
Ozark avoided The Sopranos‘ finale mistake by taking away the ambiguity. When the family returns home to find Mel Sattem (Adam Rothenberg) waiting for them with enough evidence to take them down, Jonah appears with a shotgun. While the screen cuts to black, the sound of the gun going off is then heard, implying that Jonah shot Mel dead.
Ruth’s Fate Was Tragic, But It Was The Only Way Her Story Could Have Ended
Ruth’s Ending Was The Best In Ozark
Ruth is arguably Ozark‘s most popular character, and Julia Garner won two Emmy Awards for her performance. Ruth suffers the most throughout the show as a result of working for the Byrdes, including losing everything she loves. Despite this, the Byrdes allow her to die at the hands of the cartel.
Ozark was Netflix’s grisly answer to Breaking Bad, but Marty and Wendy completely flipped Walt and Skyler’s dynamic from the original series.
When the new cartel boss, Camila Elizzondro (Verónica Falcón), learns that Ruth is the one who killed Javi (Alfonso Herrera), she ambushes Ruth on her way home and shoots her in revenge. This ending is tragic, as Ruth appeared to be free at last, with two legitimate jobs and an expunged criminal record. That said, it was the only way her story could have ended.
Ruth’s death felt unfair to many, as she had been built up to be a tragic antihero. However, her death underlines one of the main themes of the show, which is that power protects its own. Ruth’s final fate was a challenge for Ozark‘s creators, but it broke the “Langmore family curse” that she claimed would get her.
Ruth might die in the Ozark finale, but she goes out on her own terms.
Ruth Langmore’s story has a recurring theme in that she is destined to suffer from the Langmore family curse, that everyone in the Langmore family would either end up dead or a failure. Ruth’s family grew from a long line of abuse, pain, and crime, and her story arc is the best in Ozark as she fights to escape this.
Ruth might die in the Ozark finale, but she goes out on her own terms. After building a life for herself with career prospects, a newfound confidence, and future plans, she is far from a failure. Ruth’s ending is devastating, but it breaks part of the Langmore family curse, making it the best in Ozark.
The Byrdes’ Ending Wasn’t Shocking, But It Made Sense For Their Characters
Jonah Ozark’s Twist Was Perfectly Bleak & Fitting For The Show
While itwas always possible that the Byrde family would be taken down in the final minutes of Ozark, this was not a realistic ending for them, and would not have fit with the tone of the show. Marty and Wendy Byrde (Laura Linney) have one of the best relationships in Ozark, and they are formidable when they combine their best traits.
The fact that the family essentially got away with their crimes by striking a deal with the FBI in exchange for immunity was not surprising. The Byrdes always protected themselves by partnering with anyone they thought could get them what they wanted, and a different ending would not have been true to their characters or the overall series.
Jason Bateman’s Ozark reunion with his Emmy-winning co-star is finally about to happen with the upcoming release of his new Netflix crime thriller.
Meanwhile, Jonah’s transformation throughout Ozark is fascinating and full of suspense right up until the end. He spends most of the show trying desperately to distance himself from his family’s criminal business, while still feeling incredibly protective of them. Jonah sets himself up as their home security in season 3, and this foreshadows the finale twist.
Just as it seemed that Mel could persecute the Byrde family, Jonah arrives to save them at the last possible second. If he had decided to walk away, this would have been a loose end that left his fate ambiguous. By finally choosing to join his family’s criminal life, there is no way back for him, wrapping this storyline up for the finale.
Ozark’s Ending Deserves To Be Reassessed Years Later
There Is Potential For An Ozark Season 5, But It May Look Very Different
Netflix has a habit of canceling shows too soon, creating unsatisfying cliffhangers and unfinished story threads. But Ozark was not canceled, and the show ended on its own terms. The ending might not have given the Byrde family the fate that they deserved, but this does not mean that it was necessarily bad. After three years, Ozark‘s finale deserves another chance.
It might be interesting to see if their past lives catch up with them in another season of Ozark, but this would look very different.
Looking back at Ozark‘s polarizing ending, it is clear that it wraps up the story without being too neat or unrealistic. The acting is fantastic, especially Jason Bateman and Julia Garner, and there are still some surprises and twists. Ozark could never have created an ending that satisfied every viewer, and the finale has been judged too harshly compared to other crime shows.
Ozark Seasons Rotten Tomatoes Audience Ratings
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Year
Score
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2017
92%
2
2018
91%
3
2020
88%
4
2022
71%
While Ozark officially ends with season 4, the family is set to become players in the political world, which will open them up to an entirely new circle, with more opportunities for crime. It might be interesting to see if their past lives catch up with them in another season of Ozark, but this would look very different.
While Ozark is regularly compared to Breaking Bad and The Sopranos, Ozark season 5 would likely focus on the family’s rise to political power. This would almost certainly draw a comparison with House of Cards, which focuses on a corrupt political dynasty. It might be an interesting change, but it is not needed after Ozark‘s finale.
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ high-profile sex trafficking and RICO trial came to a close on Wednesday, prompting a variety of reactions from other musicians, accusers, supporters and social media critics.
Federal prosecutors accused the music mogul of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution in his criminal trial, which began last month in New York. On Wednesday, jurors found Combs, 55, guilty on two counts of the prostitution-related charge but cleared him of the most serious charges: racketeering and sex trafficking.
The split verdict proved a victory for Combs and his legal team, with defense attorney Marc Agnifilo telling Judge Arun Subramanian, “Mr. Combs has been given his life by this jury.”
Rapper 50 Cent — who has trolled Combs on social media since disturbing allegations against the Bad Boy Records founder first surfaced in late 2023 — offered a less formal take on the verdict. “Diddy beat the Feds that boy a bad man!” the pugnacious “In Da Club” artist said on Instagram, in an early version of his post.
50 Cent reacted to the verdict by posting a seemingly AI-generated selfie. “[Combs] beat the RICO,” he said, likening Combs to organized crime boss John Gotti. For the record, Gotti was convicted in 1992 of murder and racketeering.
On Tuesday, 50 Cent seemingly hinted at Combs’ partial victory with another Instagram post. “Diddy just told me to tell Yall don’t worry about him, he gonna hold it down,” he captioned another AI-generated photo.
Singer Cassie (real name Casandra Ventura) received praise from her legal team after Wednesday’s verdict. The “Me & U” artist dated Combs for about 11 years before their split in 2018. In November 2023 she sued Combs, becoming the first accuser to publicly raise allegations of rape, sexual assault and sex trafficking against Combs. During the weeks-long trial, a pregnant Cassie took the stand to testify about her relationship with Combs and the alleged sexual “freak-off” events he orchestrated.
Attorney Douglas Wigdor said in a statement to The Times on Wednesday that his client “paved the way” for Combs’ conviction. Combs faces up to 10 years in prison for each prostitution-related count. He has been in custody since he was indicted last year.
“By coming forward with her experience, Cassie has left an indelible mark on both the entertainment industry and the fight for justice. We must repeat — with no reservation — that we believe and support our client who showed exemplary courage throughout this trial,” Wigdor said. “She displayed unquestionable strength and brought attention to the realities of powerful men in our orbit and the misconduct that has persisted for decades without repercussion.”
Combs’ case “proved that change is long overdue,” added Wigdor, who also said his firm remains committed to “fight on behalf of survivors.”
Lisa Bloom, an attorney representing Danity Kane singer Dawn Richard in her sexual assault lawsuit against Combs, said on Instagram that “today’s split verdict is a disappointment” but noted the criminal case is different from the civil battle.
“We will continue to aggressively fight our case until we obtain full and complete justice for Dawn,” said Bloom.
Outside the courthouse, Combs supporters celebrated the Grammy winner’s partial victory by spraying baby oil on each other, according to video shared by NBC News reporter Matt Lavietes. Authorities notably seized narcotics and more than 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant at Combs’ homes in Miami and Los Angeles during the raids last year.
Several users on social media also expressed confusion and skepticism at the jury’s decision to acquit Combs on charges of sex trafficking. Citing the prostitution-related charges, one critic alleged in a tweet “that is QUITE LITERALLY SEX TRAFFICKING??? hello??”
“Someone [with] a law degree explain to me how that makes sense,” tweeted a second X user.
Former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani also told The Times in an interview prior to Wednesday’s verdict that “the prosecution’s presentation was underwhelming.” He added that the high-profile case was “the most expensive prostitution trial in American history. What a huge win for the defense and a tremendous loss for the prosecution.”
Subramanian decided in a late afternoon hearing on Wednesday that Combs would remain behind bars until his sentencing, citing past violent incidents that his attorney acknowledged during the trial. The rapper was denied release on a $1 million bond. Subramanian suggested a sentencing hearing for Oct. 3, but Combs’ lawyers are seeking an earlier date.
Times staff writers Richard Winton and August Brown contributed to this report.
After 16 years, the long wait is finally over. Oasis returned to the stage on Friday (July 4) to kick off their highly anticipated reunion tour at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.
The show was the first of the Live ‘25 tour, which will run for 41 dates — 19 of which are in the U.K. and Ireland. The group will perform Saturday night (July 5) in Cardiff before heading to Manchester, London, Edinburgh and Dublin; the tour will then run through North America, Asia and Australia and conclude in São Paolo, Brazil, on Nov. 23.
This was the first time Noel Gallagher and brother Liam have been seen in public together since their split in 2009. The band played a 23-song set, which included a number of beloved fan favorites and a pair of deep cuts. Liam quipped to the crowd mid-set, “Was it worth the £40,000 you paid? Yeah, I thought so.”
The band — made up of Noel (guitar, vocals) and Liam (vocals), Gem Archer (guitar), Andy Bell (bass), Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs (guitar) and Joey Waronker (drums) — walked onstage at 8:15 p.m. BST to the sound of “F—in’ in the Bushes” (2000), the traditional opening track they used for almost a decade.
Earlier in the day, they were supported by sets from Cast and Richard Ashcroft, formerly of The Verve. The latter performed Urban Hymns classics such as “Bitter Sweet Symphony” and “Drugs Don’t Work.”
Find the full setlist from night 1 in Cardiff below:
The actor announced his comedy retirement in a recent Instagram video. “Hey, everybody! Just wanted you to hear it from me: I am quitting comedy, but not for nothing,” he said. “It’s been an amazing run, and y’all been amazing and wonderful. But I’m following something bigger. So, you know, thank you so much. I love you, and stay tuned.”
In the caption to the video, Robinson said he’s “working on something huge” as he turns his focus to his “true calling.”
“Hey, guys! Big shoutout to all my small business owners,” he said in that clip. “Hey, you guys got any advice for me while I’m trying to get my business afloat? I hit a few bumps in the road, and I sure would appreciate you guys’ tips.”
And in that Instagram video’s caption, Robinson wrote, “Turns out, having a dream and building a business with your friends are two very different things. I can’t go into detail just yet, but for real, though, any help would be huge.”
Whatever Robinson is doing next, he has the support of celebrity pals.
Robinson is best known for his support role as warehouse foreman Darryl Philbin on The Office — earning five SAG Award nominations with his costars and three individual NAACP Image Awards— and he later starred in the TV comedies Mr. Robinson, Ghosted, and Killing It.
On the film side, Robinson costarred in This Is the End and the Hot Tub Time Machine movies and lent his voice to Shrek Forever After and The Bad Guys. His performance in the 2016 film Morris From America earned him a special jury prize at that year’s Sundance Film Festival.
Of course, there’s a chance Robinson’s retirement announcement is a bit… perhaps to promote some forthcoming screen role!
Two American security workers in Gaza were injured after grenades were thrown during food distribution in Khan Younis, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) has said.
In a statement, the US and Israeli-backed aid group said a targeted terrorist attack was carried out at one of its sites in southern Gazaon Saturday morning.
The two Americans injured “are receiving medical treatment and are in stable condition,” it said, adding that the delivery of aid was “otherwise successful” and that “no local aid workers or civilians were harmed”.
GHF didn’t say exactly when the incident happened but claimed Hamaswas behind the attack, adding: “GHF has repeatedly warned of credible threats from Hamas, including explicit plans to target American personnel, Palestinian aid workers, and the civilians who rely on our sites for food.
“Today’s attack tragically affirms those warnings.”
Later, the aid group posted a picture on social media, which it said showed “fragments of a grenade packed with ball bearings” that was used in the attack.
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Asked by Sky’s US partner network, NBC News, whether the two injured individuals were responsible for handing out aid or were responsible for providing security, GHF said they were “American security workers” and “two American veterans.”
The aid group did not provide specific evidence that Hamas was behind the attack.
The US and Israeli-backed group has been primarily responsible for aid distribution since Israel lifted its 11-week blockade of the Gaza Strip in May.
According to Gaza’s health ministry, 600 Palestinians have been killed while seeking aid from GHF sites as of 3 July, which charities and the UN have branded “death traps”.
Meanwhile, the Associated Press has reported that Israeli-backed American contractors guarding GHF aid centres in Gaza are using live ammunition and stun grenades.
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GHF has vehemently denied the accusations, adding that it investigated AP’s allegations and found them to be “categorically false”.
Israel’s military added that it fires only warning shots and is investigating reports of civilian harm.
It denies deliberately shooting at any innocent civilians and says it’s examining how to reduce “friction with the population” in the areas surrounding the distribution centres.
