Overview
- Ahmed al Ahmed describes wrestling a shooter to the ground during the Hanukkah attack at Bondi Beach, saying he leapt in to save innocent people.
- He was shot in the arm and hand and hospitalized, and he is receiving further treatment in New York according to new reporting.
- Police identified the attackers as Sajid Akram and his son Naveed, said they were influenced by ISIS ideology, and confirmed one was killed at the scene.
- An online fundraiser surpassed two million dollars, and Ahmed says the money will cover medical care and help people in need.
- Leaders praised his actions, he was honored at a Sydney cricket match, and the Australian government says it plans to grant visas to his family.