{"id":320007,"date":"2025-12-15T08:31:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T08:31:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thetruthseeker.co.uk\/?p=320007"},"modified":"2025-12-17T09:08:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T09:08:11","slug":"australia-hails-muslim-hero-ahmed-al-ahmed-who-disarmed-gunman-in-sydney-attack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thetruthseeker.co.uk\/?p=320007","title":{"rendered":"Australia hails Muslim \u2018hero\u2019 Ahmed al Ahmed who disarmed gunman in Sydney attack"},"content":{"rendered":"

Press TV \u2013 Dec 2025<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Australian authorities and media have praised a Muslim bystander who intervened during a deadly shooting at a Jewish holiday event in Sydney, disarming one of the attackers and potentially saving numerous lives.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Australian media have identified the man as Ahmed al Ahmed, a 43-year-old Sydney local and father of two who owns a fruit shop in the suburb of Sutherland.<\/p>\n

Video footage widely circulated on social media shows a man approaching an armed attacker from behind in a car park, tackling him, wrestling a rifle or shotgun from his hands, and neutralizing the threat.<\/p>\n

The footage later shows the disarmed assailant retreating while the bystander places the weapon on the ground.<\/p>\n

The shooting occurred during a Jewish holiday event on Sunday and resulted in at least 15 fatalities, according to initial reports.<\/p>\n

One suspected attacker was killed at the scene, while another was left in critical condition. Police said they were investigating whether a third gunman may have been involved.<\/p>\n

According to Ahmed\u2019s cousin, Mustafa, who spoke to 7News<\/em> from the hospital, Ahmed was shot twice during the incident and was scheduled to undergo surgery on Sunday night.<\/p>\n

Mustafa said Ahmed had no experience with firearms and described his condition as stable.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s in hospital, and we don\u2019t know exactly what\u2019s going on inside,\u201d Mustafa said. \u201cWe do hope he will be fine. He\u2019s a hero 100 percent.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mustafa also confirmed to Al Araby TV that Ahmed is a Muslim of Syrian origin from the city of Idlib. He said that he spoke to Ahmed after the incident, who told him, \u201cAllah Almighty gave me the courage.”<\/p>\n

Australian leaders from across the political spectrum commended the bystander\u2019s actions.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s the most unbelievable scene I\u2019ve ever seen,\u201d Chris Minns, the premier of New South Wales state, said. \u201cA man walking up to a gunman who had fired on the community and single-handedly disarming him, putting his own life at risk to save the lives of countless other people.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThat man is a genuine hero, and I\u2019ve got no doubt that there are many, many people alive tonight as a result of his bravery,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also praised the civilian response during the attack.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese Australians are heroes and their bravery has saved lives,\u201d Albanese said, noting that some people had \u201crun towards danger in order to help others.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Sydney Morning Herald<\/em> referred to Ahmed as \u201ca hero who saved many lives,\u201d while social media users echoed similar sentiments, with many describing his actions as selfless and courageous.<\/p>\n

Al-Ahmed\u2019s actions have even gained international plaudits.<\/p>\n

New York City comptroller Brad Lander praised al-Ahmed\u2019s \u201cextraordinary courage.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cA Muslim, 43-year-old father of two, who bravely risked his life to save his neighbors celebrating Hanukkah,\u201d Lander wrote on social media. \u201cPraying for his full and speedy recovery. And so deeply inspired by his example.\u201d<\/p>\n

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