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Australia: Bondi Hero Describes How He Disarmed One of the Terrorists – 'I Jumped on His Back, I Hit Him'

Published December 29, 2025, 09:13
Australia: Bondi Hero Describes How He Disarmed One of the Terrorists – 'I Jumped on His Back, I Hit Him'

Ahmed al Ahmed, an Australian of Syrian origin, is being hailed as a hero in Australia for his act of disarming one of the terrorists during the deadly attack in Sydney, which claimed the lives of 15 people. In an interview with CBS, al Ahmed stated that his only concern was to save lives and that he did not hesitate to risk himself to disarm the terrorist. He described the dramatic moments, how he jumped on the back of the perpetrator and forced him to drop his weapon. Al Ahmed expressed his sorrow for the lives lost but said he was satisfied that he had managed to save others. He emphasized that he felt a supernatural force driving him to act, as he did not want to see people being killed or begging for help. The act of al Ahmed has touched Australia and has been recognized by the government and the public. His story is an example of courage and self-sacrifice.