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Donations for Bondi Beach Hero Top A$1.3 Million After Ackman Gift

The Syrian-Australian who disarmed a gunman is recovering from surgery for multiple gunshot wounds that may cost him the use of his arm.

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A menorah is projected onto the Sydney Opera House sails after a shooting during a Jewish holiday celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, Dec. 15, 2025.

Overview

  • Police identified the alleged attackers as father and son Sajid Akram, 50, and Naveed Akram, 24; the father was killed at the scene and the son is under police guard in hospital and expected to be charged.
  • The attack targeted a Hanukkah gathering near Bondi Beach, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens in one of Australia’s deadliest mass shootings in decades.
  • A verified GoFundMe for Ahmed al Ahmed surpassed A$1.3 million by Monday, with some reports saying it neared A$1.5 million after a roughly $100,000 donation from Bill Ackman.
  • Ahmed’s family and lawyer say he suffered four to five gunshot wounds and underwent surgery, with doctors fearing serious, possibly lasting, damage to his left arm; the NSW premier visited him and the prime minister credited him with saving lives.
  • Investigators are examining motive and reported extremist ties, while the prime minister said there is no evidence for media claims of an ISIS cell link.