The Muslim hero Ahmed al-Ahmed, who disarmed one of the terrorists during the Bondi Beach massacre, was awarded a menorah for his selfless courage by a group of Jewish philanthropists at the Colel Chabad gala event.
A powerful evening none of us will forget at the Colel Chabad dinner, honoring true heroes.
Ahmed Al Ahmed, a Muslim Australian who wrestled the Bondi Beach terrorist, was embraced by Rabbi Ulman of Sydney, whose son-in-law was murdered at the Menorah lighting.
Rabbi Ulman… pic.twitter.com/zOZTKhxvIf
— Yaacov Behrman (@ChabadLubavitch) January 8, 2026
Hundreds gathered tonight at the Colel Chabad dinner, where they honored Ahmed Al Ahmed, a Muslim Australian hero, who bravely fought the terrorist during the Chanukah attack on Bondi Beach and saved lives. @BillAckman pic.twitter.com/ml2cBkZMH6
— Yaacov Behrman (@ChabadLubavitch) January 8, 2026
BREAKING: The Bondi terror attack hero Ahmed Al Ahmed has arrived in New York and declared his support for President Trump.
“He’s a hero of the world. I love him. He’s a strong man.”
— Eyal Yakoby (@EYakoby) January 8, 2026