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flag Sydney businessman Ahmed Al Ahmed survived being shot five times while stopping a terrorist attack at Bondi’s Chanukah by the Sea, saving lives despite lasting injuries.

flag Ahmed Al Ahmed, a 44-year-old Sydney businessman, survived being shot five times during a December 14, 2025, terrorist attack at Bondi’s Chanukah by the Sea, where 15 were killed and 40 injured. flag He tackled gunman Sajid Akram after hearing screams, disarming him despite being shot in the shoulder, with two bullets still lodged and lasting nerve damage in his left hand. flag Though he remains in pain and uncertain about his hand’s recovery, Al Ahmed said he would make the same choice again, driven by a sense of duty and gratitude for Australia. flag His actions earned widespread recognition, sparking a $2.5 million fundraiser and inspiring global admiration.

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