Millions are pledged to a Syrian Australian man who stopped a gunman and became a national hero

Ahmed al Ahmed, a Syrian-Australian tobacco shop owner, has become a national hero in Australia, with an online fundraiser for him raising millions of dollars.
Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Jewish donors help raise $1.3M for Ahmed al Ahmed, the Muslim man who disarmed a Bondi Beach attacker

A crowdfunding campaign to support Ahmed al Ahmed, the Muslim fruit seller shot after disarming one of the men who was attacking a Hanukkah event in Sydney, generated $1.3 in its first day — with the largest donation coming from the American Jewish billionaire Bill Ackman.

Heroic Bondi Bystander’s Immigrant Background Is a Balm for Some Australians

Ahmed el Ahmed, a Muslim who arrived from Syria nearly 20 years ago, disarmed one of the suspected gunmen, who officials said were inspired by ISIS.
Tyla

Hero Ahmed al-Ahmed gives poignant explanation on why he risked life to stop Bondi gunman

Ahmed al-Ahmed has been commended following his heroic efforts during the the Bondi Beach shooting on Sunday (14 December).

Parents of Man Who Disarmed Sydney Shooter Speak Out About Son's Courage: 'My Son Is a Hero'

The parents of Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who disarmed one of the gunmen involved in the mass shooting at a Hanukkah event on Australia's Bondi Beach, are speaking out about their son's bravery. Ahmed, 43,

Syrian-Born Australian Who Tackled Bondi Gunman Hailed as Hero

Video of Ahmed el Ahmed disarming one of the gunmen has gone viral, and officials around the world have hailed his bravery.
Al-Monitor

Ahmed al-Ahmed, Syrian Australian who fought off Hanukkah attackers, recovering from surgery

Ahmed is recovering from surgery after being injured while tackling one of the shooters during an attack on a Jewish gathering in Australia, as he receives an outpouring of support for his actions.
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