The Daily Populous Monday December 15th, 2025 evening edition
Authored by thenightly.com.au and submitted by rohanad1986

Over $700,000 has been raised for the heroic father who risked his life to tackle and disarm one of the Bondi Beach shooters during the chaos of Sunday’s terror attack targeting the Jewish community.

Ahmed al Ahmed, a 43-year-old fruit shop owner from Sutherland, is understood to have been shot twice and was rushed to hospital where he remains.

Vision of Mr al Ahmed wrestling the weapon away and then turning it on the gunman, forcing him to retreat has been beamed around the world and drawn global praise.

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Mr al Ahmed’s extraordinary actions were beamed around the world. Credit: The Nightly

His extraordinary actions have been one of the few shining lights in a dark day for Australia and inspired people to open their hearts and wallets to help him as he recovers.

A GoFundMe set up to show Australian’s gratitude and support “for someone who demonstrated incredible courage when it mattered most”. Within hours it has already raised $703,000 as of 3.50pm AEDST.

CarHub Australia, which established the fund, said in a statement to support the fundraiser that Mr al Ahmed’s actions prevented the loss of countless more lives.

“In a moment of chaos and danger, he stepped forward without hesitation. His actions were selfless, instinctive, and undeniably heroic, taken without regard for his own safety. Early reports indicate he was shot twice in the process while protecting others.”

The company kicked off the fund for the father of two young children, aged five and six, by donating $50,000.

“No one expects to be a hero, but when the moment came, he was. Any contribution, big or small, is a powerful way to say thank you.”

Ahmed al Ahmed showed incredible courage. Credit: Unknown / Supplied

Speaking outside St George Hospital, Ahmed’s cousin Mustafa told 7NEWS he was doing OK but hadn’t had any surgeries yet.

“I hope he will be fine. I saw him last night. He was alright but we’re waiting to see what the doctor (says). I can’t give you any updates until I see him,” he said.

Mustafa said his cousin’s actions were heroic and selfless.

“Absolutely he’s a hero. Absolutely, because maybe he (will) lose his life to save other people,” he said.

DarthKittens on December 15th, 2025 at 11:11 UTC »

Apparently when he heard about the fund he asked for it to be given to the victims families

tazzietiger66 on December 15th, 2025 at 09:03 UTC »

over 1 million now

57_Eucalyptusbreath on December 15th, 2025 at 07:05 UTC »

Love that people are getting behind this hero and supporting him.