"Extraordinary footage of the civilian's actions began circulating on social media on Sunday, shortly after two men, later identified as a father and son, started shooting into a crowd gathered to celebrate the first day of Hanukkah. The massacre has left at least 16 people dead in the worst terrorist attack in Australia's history. In the mobile-phone video, which has not been verified by Bloomberg News, one of the attackers is standing near a tree and firing."
"Local media named the bystander as Ahmed el Ahmed, a 43-year-old father-of-two from south Sydney. He was shot twice and is being treated in the hospital, according to reports. He was also soon lauded for his feat. Trump said at the White House that Ahmed had saved many lives and expressed "great respect" for him. In Sydney, New South Wales Premier Chris Minns went further, describing Ahmed's wrestle with the shooter as "the most unbelievable scene I've ever seen.""
A civilian tackled and disarmed one of the Bondi Beach shooters after two men opened fire into a crowd celebrating the first day of Hanukkah, leaving at least 16 people dead. Mobile-phone footage circulated showing one attacker firing near a tree and a crouched man emerging from behind a parked car to wrest the weapon away. Local media identified the bystander as Ahmed el Ahmed, a 43-year-old father of two who was shot twice and is hospitalized. World leaders, including US President Donald Trump and Australian officials Chris Minns and Anthony Albanese, praised the bravery of Ahmed and other rescuers. Hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman announced a reward program for community heroes.
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