The civilian who heroically intervened to stop one of the gunmen during the terror attack at the Hanukkah event on Bondi Beach in Sydney has been identified as Ahmed al Ahmed, 43. His brave actions came at a high personal cost, as he was severely injured during the encounter.
Hero’s Action and Injuries
Ahmed al Ahmed is credited with disarming one of the two assailants, an act that prevented further loss of life at the crowded event.
• Hero Identified: The man is confirmed as Ahmed al Ahmed, 43.
• Wounds: Al Ahmed was shot twice by the second shooter, who was firing from a bridge. He suffered two gunshot wounds in the incident.
• Current Status: He is currently undergoing surgery to treat his injuries. His actions led to the second gunman being incapacitated and taken into police custody, while the first attacker was shot and killed by police.
Attack Status and Investigation
The attack, which has been officially declared a terrorist incident, tragically resulted in 12 people killed (including 11 victims and one gunman) and 29 injured.
• IED Threat: Police continue to investigate the presence of an improvised explosive device (IED) found in a vehicle linked to one of the suspects.
• Attacker Identified: One of the assailants has been identified by Australian media as Naveed Akram, a migrant of Pakistani origin.
• International Probe: Israeli intelligence is reportedly examining the possibility of Iranian-backed groups, such as Hezbollah, being involved in the highly targeted attack on the Jewish community.
