A courageous act by a Muslim man has prevented a potentially deadly attack during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, international media reported on Sunday.
According to reports, two armed individuals opened fire from an elevated position during the Jewish festival, while a large crowd had gathered on the beach for the holiday and weekend festivities.
Chaos ensued as people scrambled to escape the gunfire.
Amid the panic, 43-year-old Ahmed Al Ahmed, an Australian citizen, hid behind a vehicle before confronting the gunmen.
Risking his life, he successfully subdued one of the attackers, preventing significant casualties.
Ahmed, a father of two who sells fruit near the beach, was hit by two bullets in his arm during the struggle and was immediately taken to a nearby hospital.
Doctors have confirmed that his injuries are non-life-threatening and his condition is stable.
His brave intervention has drawn global attention, with media outlets and social media users praising Ahmed Al Ahmed as a hero for his selfless act.