Ahmed Al Ahmed: Bondi Beach Hero Disarmed Shooter, Shot Twice

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Firstpost•15-12-2025, 12:35
Ahmed Al Ahmed: Bondi Beach Hero Disarmed Shooter, Shot Twice
- •Ahmed Al Ahmed, a Syrian migrant and tobacco shop owner, disarmed a shooter at a Hanukkah gathering at Bondi Beach.
- •During the heroic act, Ahmed suffered two gunshot wounds and is currently recovering in the hospital.
- •He is being hailed as a hero in Australia and internationally, receiving praise from leaders like PM Albanese and former US President Trump.
- •A crowdfunding campaign for Ahmed has raised over $290,000, including a $100,000 donation from US billionaire Bill Ackman.
- •Ahmed, who had no prior firearms experience, tackled the gunman after witnessing the attack while on a coffee outing.
Why It Matters: An ordinary man's heroic act during a terror attack saved lives and inspired global unity.
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