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'Hero' who wrestled gun from Bondi shooter named as Ahmed al Ahmed

Ahmed al Ahmed, a 43-year-old fruit shop owner, disarmed a gunman during the attack that killed 15 and injured over 40 at a Jewish Hanukkah event, officials said.

  • Ahmed Al Ahmed, a fruit shop owner, is recovering in hospital after surgery for bullet wounds to his arm and hand, according to his family speaking to 7News Australia.
  • The police have declared the Bondi Beach attack a terrorist incident aimed at the Jewish community.
  • Video footage shows Ahmed Al Ahmed disarming a gunman during a Hanukkah celebration, earning him international praise.
  • Mustafa, Ahmed's cousin, informed 7News Australia that the doctor says Ahmed is OK, despite his hospitalization.
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Ahmed al Ahmed is Syrian, 43 years old and owns a fruit shop: he is receiving many praises

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In less than 24 hours, nearly one and a half million dollars have been raised through more than 25,000 participants who want to help Bondi's "hero," Ahmed al Ahmed.

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