| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Mass shooting during Hanukkah celebration ("Chanukah by the Sea") at Bondi Beach, Sydney, on December 14, 2025. Declared a targeted antisemitic terrorist attack. |
| Casualties | At least 15 killed (including a child), dozens injured. Two gunmen (father and son); one killed by police, one critically injured. |
| Hero's Name | Ahmed al-Ahmed (also reported as Ahmed el Ahmed or Ahmed al Ahmed) |
| Age & Background | 43-year-old father of two; owns a fruit shop in Sydney's Sutherland Shire. No known firearms or military training. Was visiting the beach. |
| Actions | From cover behind a car, rushed and tackled one gunman from behind. Wrestled away the rifle during struggle. Briefly aimed it at the retreating gunman. Then lowered weapon and raised hands to signal to police. |
| Injuries | Shot twice (arm and hand/shoulder); underwent surgery, recovering in hospital. |
| Impact | Stopped one gunman from further shooting; credited with saving many lives. |
| Praise | Hailed as "genuine hero" by NSW Premier Chris Minns and PM Anthony Albanese. Widely admired internationally. |
Ahmed al-Ahmed is a Maronite Christian originally from Lebanon.
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