Overview
- Al-Ahmed said on Instagram that his health had declined again, citing sudden swelling in his hand and severe pain that forced him to cancel meetings.
- He traveled to the United States for specialist care and has already undergone multiple surgeries for gunshot wounds sustained in December.
- During the trip he appeared on U.S. television, was honored at the Colel Chabad Gala where Bill Ackman presented a gold menorah, and met Australian ambassador Kevin Rudd.
- He was filmed disarming one of the attackers during the Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting and was shot multiple times while confronting the gunmen.
- Police say the attack left 15 people dead; Sajid Akram was shot dead by officers at the scene and his son, Naveed Akram, has been charged with 59 offenses including 15 counts of murder.