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Bondi Beach hero Ahmed Al-Ahmed honored at NYC Chabad gala, calls selfless act disarming shooter his ‘duty as a human being’

Par :Jennifer Bain · Zoe Hussain

8 janvier 2026 à 13:03

"I do my duty. I'm helping and saving ... It felt like my duty as a human being. Helping, keeping people safe," Al-Ahmed told The Post.

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Bill Ackman shaking hands with Ahmed al-Ahmed at the NYC Colel Chabad Awards Gala dinner.

Ahmed al-Ahmed, wearing a yarmulke and arm sling, at the NYC Colel Chabad Awards Gala dinner.

Ahmed al-Ahmed, wearing a blue yarmulke and arm sling, covers his face with his hand as he is honored at the NYC Colel Chabad Awards Gala dinner.

The Syrian refugee, 43, was shot five times when a father-son terrorist duo opened fire at a Bondi Beach event marking the first night of Hanukkah.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets with Ahmed Al-Ahmed in the hospital after the Bondi Beach terrorist attack on Dec. 16, 2025.

Bill Ackman presents Ahmed al-Ahmed with the "Light Will Win" award, a menorah in a clear case.

Al-Ahmed was met by a standing ovation at the gala.

Al-Ahmed was met by a standing ovation at the gala.

Ahmed Al Ahmed wearing a coat over a suit and tie, with his arm in a sling, leaving The Glasshouse.