Bill Ackman donated 100000 dollars to Ahmed al Ahmed, who bravely disarmed Sajid Akram during the Bondi Hanukkah shooting that killed 15. Ahmed is hospitalized after being shot. (Image: X)
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News1815-12-2025, 17:24

Bill Ackman Donates $100K to Bondi Hero Ahmed al Ahmed After Disarming Gunman

  • American billionaire Bill Ackman pledged a reward for Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who disarmed a gunman during a deadly shooting at a Hanukkah event in Bondi.
  • Ahmed al Ahmed, a 43-year-old fruit shop owner, risked his life to disarm one of the alleged gunmen, Sajid Akram, who was later shot dead by police.
  • The shooting at the Bondi Hanukkah event resulted in 15 deaths and dozens injured, with alleged gunmen Sajid and Naveed Akram opening fire.
  • Ackman made a $99,999 donation to a GoFundMe campaign for Ahmed, who is currently hospitalized with gunshot wounds to his arm and hand.

Why It Matters: It underscores the power of individual bravery and cross-cultural unity during crisis.

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