{"id":2696,"date":"2025-12-16T17:55:57","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T17:55:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/menufiyat.net\/mvp\/?p=2696"},"modified":"2025-12-16T17:55:57","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T17:55:57","slug":"more-than-1-3-million-raised-for-hero-who-stopped-gunman-at-bondi-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/menufiyat.net\/sirbenet\/more-than-1-3-million-raised-for-hero-who-stopped-gunman-at-bondi-beach\/","title":{"rendered":"More Than $1.3 Million Raised for Hero Who Stopped Gunman at Bondi Beach"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A horrific terror attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney on Sunday, December 14, has left the world shaken. At least 15 people were killed and dozens more injured when two gunmen opened fire on families gathered for Hanukkah celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the victims were a 10-year-old girl, a Holocaust survivor, a British rabbi, a retired New South Wales police officer, and a French national. The suspected attackers, described as a father-and-son duo, have been identified as 50-year-old Sajid Akram and 24-year-old Naveed Akram. Sajid was declared dead at the scene, while Naveed remains in critical condition.<br>Australian authorities have confirmed that the attackers acted alone, motivated by extremism, and were not part of a larger cell, though both were previously interviewed by security services in 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ahmed al Ahmed: A Courageous Civilian<br>Amid the chaos, Ahmed al Ahmed emerged as a hero. The 43-year-old, originally from Syria, was in the area for coffee when the attack began. Initially taking cover behind parked cars, Ahmed sprang into action, leaping onto one of the gunmen\u2019s backs in a tense struggle over the firearm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Continue reading on next page\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udc40\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa An Australian bystander tackling one of the shooters in Sidney, disarming him, and then shooting him with his own shotgun.<br><br>Brave man. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6LTOXUhsRg\">pic.twitter.com\/6LTOXUhsRg<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Molo44 \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 (@MoloWarMonitor) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MoloWarMonitor\/status\/2000133383972647268?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 14, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Captured on video, his fearless intervention disarmed the suspect, likely saving countless lives. Ahmed sustained gunshot wounds to his arm and hand during the confrontation and is now recovering in hospital. His actions have drawn global attention, including praise from President Donald Trump, who called Ahmed \u201ca very brave person\u2026 who saved a lot of lives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ahmed\u2019s heroism has inspired overwhelming support. A GoFundMe campaign to assist him has already raised over $1.3 million, with contributions including $99,000 from billionaire investor Bill Ackman. The campaign highlights Ahmed\u2019s courage:\u201cIn a moment of chaos and danger, he stepped forward without hesitation. His actions were selfless, instinctive, and undeniably heroic, taken without regard for his own safety. Early reports indicate he was shot twice in the process while protecting others.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ahmed\u2019s family has praised his bravery. His cousin Mustafa told 7News Australia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHe is a hero, 100 percent he is a hero. He has two shots, one in his arm and one in his hand.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ahmed\u2019s father added:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhen he did what he did, he wasn\u2019t thinking about the background of the people he\u2019s saving. He doesn\u2019t discriminate between one nationality and another. Especially here in Australia, there\u2019s no difference between one citizen and another.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New South Wales Premier Chris Minns visited Ahmed in the hospital, calling him a \u201creal-life hero\u201d whose courage \u201cno doubt saved countless lives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ahmed al Ahmed\u2019s fearless actions in the face of extreme danger stand as a powerful example of selflessness and courage, showing the profound impact one person can have in protecting the lives of many.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Ahmed is a real-life hero. Last night, his incredible bravery no doubt saved countless lives when he disarmed a terrorist at enormous personal risk.<br><br>It was an honour to spend time with him just now and to pass on the thanks of people across NSW. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3xNBW8vxvZ\">pic.twitter.com\/3xNBW8vxvZ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Chris Minns (@ChrisMinnsMP) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChrisMinnsMP\/status\/2000492718431375442?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 15, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Celebrate everyday heroes: Share Ahmed\u2019s story and tag someone who inspires courage in your life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A horrific terror attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney on Sunday, December 14, has left the world shaken. 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