Australia's Prime Minister has visited Bondi hero Ahmed al Ahmed in hospital, after the bystander tried to disarm one of the gunmen in the nation's deadliest gun attack since 1996.
Your heart is strong, PM Anthony Albanese told the father-of-two, later calling him the best of our country.
The fruit shop owner, who was born and raised in Syria, was shot several times in the shoulder after tackling one of the alleged gunmen. Albanese said Mr Ahmed would undergo further surgery on Wednesday.
At least 15 people have been confirmed dead after Sunday's attack in Sydney during an event to mark the first night of Hanukkah.
Police have declared the attack as a terrorist incident targeting the Jewish community.
Albanese commented, He was trying to get a cup of coffee and found himself at a moment where people were being shot in front of him. He decided to take action, and his bravery is an inspiration for all Australians. He is a very humble man.
Ahmed al Ahmed's courage has received nationwide support, including from U.S. President Donald Trump, who commended his bravery. A U.S. billionaire has also donated $99,999 to him, calling him a brave hero.
Footage showed Mr Ahmed hiding behind a parked car before he seized the alleged gunman's weapon and turned it against him, ultimately lowering the gun to show police he was not a threat.
His father told the BBC that Ahmed acted out of sentiment, conscience, and humanity after witnessing the tragedy unfold before him.
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