A video circulating on social media captures the terrifying moments of the Bondi Beach attack in Sydney that killed 12 on Sunday. The clip captures the chaos as shots were fired at civilians who were gathered were for celebration of Hanukkah festival. In the footage, an unarmed man, is seen confronting one of the attackers. His quick action in tackling the gunman has earned widespread praise, with netizens calling him brave and his act “heroic.”
Who is Ahmed Al Ahmed?
The man has been identified as 43-year-old fruit seller Ahmed Al Ahmed. The video shows him initially taking cover behind parked cars before rushing towards the gunman from behind, grabbing him by the neck, disarming him, and pinning him down to the ground. His prompt action amid the shooting is believed to have saved numerous lives. According to Local outlet 7News, who identified the man as local fruit seller reported that he suffered two gunshot wounds during the attack. His cousin, Mustapha, who spoke to the outlet, said, “He’s in hospital and we don’t know exactly what’s going on inside…We do hope he will be fine. He’s a hero 100 per cent.”
BREAKING: Video shows the moment a civilian disarming a Bondi Beach shooter pic.twitter.com/0IbMIeNE5N
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At least 12 people were killed in a shooting attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach during Hanukkah celebrations. One of the gunmen was killed during the incident, while the other remains in serious condition in hospital. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declared the attack a terrorist incident, noting that it specifically targeted people celebrating the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. He described the incident as an act of evil antisemitism and terrorism that has struck at the heart of the nation.
US offers support to Australia
Meanwhile, FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that the United States is actively coordinating with Australian authorities in the wake of the deadly attack. The remarks underline the strong ongoing cooperation between the two countries in addressing acts of terrorism and ensuring public safety. Patel noted that US agencies are providing the requested assistance to their Australian counterparts as investigations continue.
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