Bondi Beach Attack ‘hero’ ahmed al ahmed speaks in 1st interview – nationally
The man who wrestled a weapon away from the suspect in a gun attack on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia on Sunday has been identified as Ahmed Al Ahmed, and is being hailed as a hero by Australian leaders and many others around the world.
Viral footage of the altercation shows Ahmed, an Australian-born father and two girls, appearing from the back of a car before running towards his alleged accomplice as gunshots rang out in the background.
After a brief argument, Ahmedi was able to take the weapon from the suspect’s hands and turn the gun on him, forcing the attacker to retreat.
Ahmed was then shot several times by a second attacker and is recovering in surgery at a Sydney hospital, Reuters reported on Monday.
In an interview on Monday, Al Ahmed Med told reporters from his hospital bed, “What can I say? I went through a difficult time [that] Only God knows “before asking for prayers and sending good messages to the people of Australia in the midst of destruction.
As of Monday afternoon, Al Ahmed’s fundraising campaign has raised more than AUS$1.7 million) with 30,000 donations from around the world. Billionaire businessman Bill Ackman donated $99,999, according to the Gofundme page.
“This Gofundme was created to show our gratitude and support for someone who showed incredible courage when it mattered most,” the page, run by Car Hub Australia and YouTuber Zachery Dereniowski, said.
Ahmed, who moved from Syria to Austria in 2006, according to the New York Times, was praised by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albani, who said Ahmed’s courage saved lives.
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“What we saw in the last 24 hours was the worst of humanity in the Terrorist Act. But we also saw an example of the best of humanity in Ahmed Al Ahmed running into danger,” State Swardcaster told ABC News.
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns, who shared a photo of Ahmed’s hospital bed visit, also praised him for his bravery.
“There is no doubt that many lives would have been lost if not for Ahmed’s selfless courage. Thank you,” he wrote.
Similarly, Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke noted Ahmed’s courage.
“All Australians stood up to that incident – the police who were there stood together and fought the attackers, the first responders stood together against those attackers,” Burke said, risking.
US President Donald Trump called Ahmed “A very brave man” who saved many lives.
King Charles III, in a statement addressed to those involved in this attack, sent his efforts and praised his efforts and praised the efforts of the emergency services and members of the public who were prevented from the greatest shock and tragedy. “
Ahmed’s father, Mohamed Fateh Al Ahmed, told an Australian broadcaster in an interview that his son is “a hero.”
“He worked for the police, he has a passion for protecting people.”
“When he saw people lying on the ground with blood, his conscience immediately prompted him to attack one of the terrorists and remove his weapon,” said Fathhh of Mohamed.
Ahmed was having coffee with a friend near the beach when he heard gunshots, his parents added.
“He didn’t think about the backgrounds of the people he saved, the people who died on the street… he doesn’t discriminate between different nationalities.”
Members of the community gathered at St George’s Hospital, where Ahmed was treated, to drop off gifts and express their gratitude.
Misha and Veronica Pochuev left flowers for their seven-year-old daughter, Miroslava.
“My husband is Russian, my father is Jewish, my grandfather is Muslim. This is not only about Bondi, this is from everyone,” said Veronica, according to the opposition.
Yomna Touni, 43, stayed at the hospital for hours to help on behalf of the Muslim charity that was raising money for Ahmed.
“The aim is to raise as much money as possible for his speedy recovery,” he said, Reuters reported.
The attack was condemned around the world by Jewish and Muslim organizations, who also thanked Ahmed for his heroic actions.
“We respect the courage of Ahmed Al Ahmed, who was watching the danger to protect those underground. A lesson, shared, when Canadians are targeted together in the celebration of terrorists,” he warned Canadians do not pay for such attacks.
In another post, the Canadian Muslim National Council specifically targeted Canadian and Australian Jews.
“In the Canadian Jewish community, you know that as a Muslim Grod in Australia who reported that he intervened to degrade the reputation of this murderous, anti-Semitic, and incarcerated attack on X.
Similarly, the National Council of Imams of Australia wrote: “The Council of Imams NSW and the Australian Muslim community unequivocally condemn the horrific abuse of bondi.”
“Our hearts, our prayers are with these victims, their families, and all those who witnessed or were affected by this serious attack. We express our pain and sincere support to all those who are grieving,” it continued.
“This is a moment for all Australians, including the Australian Muslim community, to stand together in unity, compassion, and solidarity, against violence,” said a statement for all Australians, “said the statement.
– via files from reuters
