Ahmed al Ahmed won praise for his heroic efforts to disarm a gunman during the terror attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach. (Image: X)
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Firstpost15-12-2025, 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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