Mr Ahmed, hailed as a hero, recounted the harrowing moment he tackled a gunman during a mass shooting at a Hanukkah event in Bondi Beach. Despite being shot several times, Mr Ahmed's courageous actions are credited with saving many lives, as the attack left fifteen dead and forty injured. The incident, declared a terrorist attack targeting the Jewish community, saw one gunman killed by police and another charged with multiple counts of murder and terrorism-related offences. In recognition of his bravery, Mr Ahmed received widespread praise from national leaders and a substantial community-raised fund while recovering in hospital.