A deadly terror attack at Sydney\u2019s Bondi Beach on December 14 left at least 15 people dead and<\/p>\n\n\n\n
dozens injured as families gathered for a Hanukkah celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While the world mourned, attention turned to a civilian hero, Ahmed al Ahmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As chaos unfolded, Ahmed confronted one of the gunmen and disarmed him, actions that authorities say saved many lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Former U.S. President Donald Trump praised him, calling Ahmed \u201ca very brave person actually who went and<\/p>\n\n\n\n
attacked frontally one of the shooters and saved a lot of lives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ahmed, a 43-year-old father of two, was injured during the struggle and remains hospitalized but is recovering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His cousin said, \u201cHe is a hero, 100 percent he is a hero.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns echoed the sentiment, writing,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAhmed is a real-life hero,\u201d crediting his courage with preventing further loss of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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