Bystander videos accessed by media show how the final minutes of the Bondi Beach attack unfolded. (IMAGE: @sniffsonX/X)
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News1816-12-2025, 10:42

Ahmed Al Ahmed: Bondi Beach Hero Disarms Gunman, Sparks $2M GoFundMe

  • A terror attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach left 16 dead and dozens injured.
  • Ahmed Al Ahmed, dubbed the "Bondi Beach Hero," disarmed a gunman, saving numerous lives.
  • Australian PM Anthony Albanese praised Ahmed for his bravery, calling him an "Australian hero."
  • A GoFundMe campaign for Ahmed raised over $2 million, with calls for him to receive the Cross of Valour.
  • Sydneysiders queued to donate blood for the injured following the attack.

Why It Matters: It highlights extraordinary bravery and community unity during a crisis.

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