At least 16 people have been killed in a mass shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Australia’s Sydney on Sunday. Furthermore, at least 40 injured have been taken to hospitals across Sydney, as stated by New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon. One of the two shooters involved in the firing incident is also among the dead, according to reports. While the second suspect has been identified as Naveed Akram.
However, the lives that were saved are now grateful to one brave person named Ahmed al Ahmed, a common man! Being hailed as ‘Bondi Beach hero’, 43-year-old Ahmed al Ahmed is a fruit seller by profession who was passing through the area when the terror attack began.
Ahmed’s video confronting terrorist viral
The shooting began around 6:47 p.m. local time near a park where a “Chanukah by the Sea” event was taking place. The incident lasted for about 10 minutes, with bystanders and police responding heroically. Improvised explosive devices were also found in the attackers’ car but failed to detonate.
As it can be seen in a now viral video, an assailant was shooting visitors at Bondi beach indiscriminately from behind a tree. Suddenly, Ahmed appeared from behind at the right time and grabbed the assailant’s gun. The assailant, realising that he was being cornered, fled. 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, as per media reports.
However, at that very moment, Ahmed was injured by another assailant’s gun. He is currently receiving treatment in the hospital. From the moment the scene of the murder on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, went viral on social media, fruit vendor Ahmed Al Ahmed is being hailed as a hero. Many lives were saved in Sydney thanks to Ahmed’s quick decision making and bravery.
Ahmed has never held a gun in his life
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised Ahmed for what he did during the horrific terror attack on Bondi Beach on Sunday. A man named Mustafa, who identified himself as Ahmed’s cousin, told the media, “He (Ahmed) is now in the hospital. We just want him to get better. He’s a hero to us now.”
Ahmed’s family told the Australian media that Ahmed has never held a gun in his life. He was passing by at the time of the incident. Suddenly, he ran after hearing the sound of gunfire. Ahmed went to stop the assailants after seeing them shooting at the crowd. He underwent surgery at the hospital on Sunday night.
A video of Ahmed, 43, showing his bravery in stopping the assailants has gone viral on social media. The 57-second video shows the assailant standing behind a tree and firing one shot after another with a long gun. He was wearing black clothes. There were cars parked behind the tree. Ahmed suddenly walked towards the gunman with bare hands from behind the car. The gunman did not see him as he coming from behind. Ahmed grabbed him from behind and snatched the gun. He struggled with the gunman for some time. Later, the assailant fled. Ahmed also pointed his gun at him as the assailant fled. But he did not shoot. After that, Ahmed was hit by two bullets.
Bondi Beach terror attack
On Sunday, December 14, 2025, a mass shooting targeting the Jewish community at a Hanukkah event occurred at Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia. The attack resulted in the deaths of 15 people and injured over 40 others. On Monday, the death toll climbed to 16.
The 15 victims ranged in age from 10 to 87 years old and included a British-born rabbi and a Holocaust survivor. Two police officers were also among the dozens injured. The attack has been officially declared an act of terrorism and antisemitism by the Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, and NSW Police Commissioner. Reports indicate the attackers pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group, and IS flags were found in their car.
The perpetrators were identified as a father and son duo: Sajid Akram, 50, and Naveed Akram, 24. Sajid Akram was shot and killed by police at the scene, while Naveed Akram is in critical condition in the hospital under police guard. The older man was a licensed firearms holder for recreational hunting, which allowed him to possess the firearms used in the attack.
PM Modi condemns terror attack in Australia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned the ‘ghastly terrorist attack’ which he said targeted people celebrating the first day of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. “On behalf of the people of India, I extend my sincere condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. We stand in solidarity with the people of Australia in this hour of grief. India has zero tolerance towards terrorism and supports the fight against all forms and manifestations of terrorism,” PM Modi wrote on X.
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