Shocking footage of how this HERO saved multiple lives today on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia 🙏🏻#bondibeach pic.twitter.com/ssH8A24uOp
— MAGA Kitty (@SaveUSAKitty) December 14, 2025
The video of a civilian risking his life to disarm one of the Bondi Beach shooters had taken the internet by storm. The man had become an instant internet sensation, winning hearts worldwide for his selfless act and unparalleled courage as he ambushed the gunman from behind and forcefully took the loaded gun from him.
The identity of the "Bondi Beach Hero" was debated for a while before he was officially identified by Australian authorities. Many on social media initially hailed him as a Jewish man who stepped up to protect his fellow citizens before Benjamin Netanyahu himself "saluted" the "brave Muslim man" who "stopped the terrorists from killing innocent" people.
Who is ‘Bondi Beach hero’ Ahmed al Ahmed?
The man who tackled the attacker amidst the horrendous hate crime and grabbed his weapon away from him was 43-year-old Ahmed al Ahmed, a fruit seller who happened to be in the area.
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Having lost one of his guns to Ahmed, the shooter was forced to join his companion on the bridge. As the attacker retreated, Ahmed wasted no time to place the gun against a tree and raise his hands to ensure the law enforcement didn't mistake him for a villain, reports said.
He had no previous experience with firearms and was forced to intervene as his conscience didn't let him walk away. Ahmed al Ahmed suffered bullet injuries in the incident and remains hospitalised, waiting for surgery. His kin reportedly told Australian press that they don't know much about his condition apart from the fact that his surgery is scheduled for the night.
Ahmed is native to Sydney's Sutherland Shire.
The attack occurred around 6:45 pm local time at Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah celebration attended by around 1,000 people.
