'Best of our country': Australian PM visits Bondi hero in hospital

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited Ahmed al Ahmed in the hospital after he bravely intervened during a deadly gun attack in Bondi, Sydney on Sunday. Al Ahmed, a fruit shop owner, tackled one of the alleged gunmen, sustaining gunshot wounds to the shoulder. The attack, which occurred during an event marking the first night of Hanukkah, has been declared a terrorist incident targeting the Jewish community, resulting in at least 15 deaths. Albanese praised Al Ahmed as "the best of our country" and an inspiration, highlighting his courage in the face of evil. Al Ahmed's actions have garnered nationwide support, including recognition from US President Donald Trump and a significant donation from a US billionaire.

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"He is a very humble man."

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Police have declared the attack as a terrorist incident targeting the Jewish community.

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At least 15 people have been confirmed dead after Sunday's attack.

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Ahmed al Ahmed tried to disarm one of the gunmen.

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Australia's Prime Minister visited Ahmed al Ahmed in hospital.

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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."He was trying to get a cup of coffee and found himself at a moment where people were being shot in front of him," Albanese said after the bedside visit. "He decided to take action, and his bravery is an inspiration for all Australians. He is a very humble man.""At a moment where we have seen evil perpetrated, he shines out as an example of the strength of humanity," the prime minister added. "We are a brave country. Ahmed al Ahmed represents the best of our country."He later added: "Ahmed, you are an Australian hero."There has been nationwide support for the 43-year-old including from US President Donald Trump who commended his courage, and a US billionaire who donated $99,999 (US$ 65,000; £49,000) to Mr Ahmed, calling him a "brave hero".In the footage, Mr Ahmed is seen hiding behind a parked car before he leaps out.He runs at the alleged gunman and seizes his weapon, before turning the gun round on him. The suspected attacker then begins to retreat.Mr Ahmed then lowers the weapon and raises one hand in the air, appearing to show police he was not one of the attackers.Mr Ahmed's father previously told the BBC that his son was driven to act by his "sentiment, conscience and humanity".He "saw the victims, the blood, women and children lying on the street, and then acted".

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